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Are you thinking about popping the question while everyone is popping corks to welcome 2017? New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are popular times to propose. It makes sense. Starting a new year gets people thinking about starting a new life. We make resolutions, so why not take the idea further? Only you know […]
Streets throughout Ireland are twinkling with Christmas lights. From Dublin’s bustling Grafton and Henry Streets to the main streets of tiny villages across the island, the Christmas spirit is bright. Lights shine in arches across the roads. Trees are festooned with garlands. Shop windows show off dazzling displays. Electric candles and signs pleading ‘Santa stop here’ […]
Are you looking for something special for the lady you love? What about Irish jewelry? Iconic symbols such as the Claddagh and the trinity knot reflect the romance of Ireland. Maybe you’re already married or maybe you’re nowhere near ready to consider that step. Are you looking for something special and sparkly to brighten up […]
When you are casting about for a beautiful, meaningful Christmas present for the man in your life, it’s easy to overlook jewelry. We see so much beautiful, delicate jewelry for women that it’s easy to forget there is also plenty of very masculine jewelry for men. Men have always worn jewelry. It isn’t a new […]
Tantalizing topaz is the birthstone for those born in November. Loved by the Russian czars, topaz is a rich, dazzling shade of gold not far off the color of some of the brilliant leaves still clinging to trees. November is the first month of the Celtic year. The Samhain bonfires have burned out and […]
Are you planning to propose to your leading lady? She’s the star of your life, so why not get some ring ideas from some iconic superstars? ShanOre has crafted some dazzling Irish engagement rings that put a Celtic twist on some celebrity styles. Diamonds might be girl’s best friend, but she might like something more […]
Halloween began as Samhain, the New Year’s Eve of the ancient Celts. They believed spirits from the other side of the grave could visit. Celebrate your spooky roots this year with some traditional fun and frights. In ancient Ireland, our ancestors were finishing the harvest now. They were storing food and preparing for winter. They […]
Do your holiday preparation plans involve more than shopping for presents and planning what to do New Year’s Eve? The Christmas season and New Year are popular times to propose. Before you ask THAT question, you should ask some questions about engagement rings. Winter is a romantic time of year. Baby, it is cold outside, […]
Something old and something new. Have you considered that your engagement ring could be both your something old and your something new if it is a new ring mount featuring a treasured stone you already have? While some people are perfectly happy with a plain gold wedding band, have you ever heard a woman say […]
More than a century later, we are no closer to knowing who stole the Irish crown jewels. One man’s life and career were ruined by the theft, but was he an innocent scapegoat or a legendary jewel thief? The prep work preparing for a visit from higher ups at work is stressful for anyone. Colleagues […]
