b shannon designsApr 112 minBeads, beads, beads!Among perhaps the first ornamentation for humans, the uses of beads are varied, in modern times, just as they were from earlier...
b shannon designsMar 171 minThe Ideal Wedding JewelryThe look is one that will be memorialized in pictures and in your memory for the rest of your married life. When brides ask me about the...
b shannon designsFeb 101 minFebruary: The month of more winter and LOVE!Let's get through the "just a little more winter to go..." and spread some LOVE with some sweet styles to adorn your special someone. Enjoy!
b shannon designsJan 242 minAntique Gaming Marker Designed JewelryI have recently found a love of antique gaming markers. They are made of mother of pearl and were were handcrafted by artisans in China...
b shannon designsDec 9, 20211 minDear Santa...A little wish, something a little sparkly, a little earth toned…. a little wish for something just to make me smile…. Dear Santa, I would...
b shannon designsNov 4, 20211 minSpinel...the Unknown BeautySpinel, referred to as the "great imposter". This natural gemstone has remained largely unknown in the main stream jewelry world. Until...
b shannon designsSep 10, 20211 minPersonal earring fashion: Length!I have noticed a trend that I have always loved for my personal earring fashion. Length. Long. Dangling. As my mother said..."shoulder...
b shannon designsAug 10, 20211 minLove the Rutilated Quartz!Most gemstones are prized for their clarity, but Rutilated Quartz are special because of their inclusions. The quartz itself is usually...
b shannon designsJun 14, 20211 minSummertime SplashThinking summer is finally here! So don't forget your little jewels that add a little sparkle and show just a little effort, without...
b shannon designsMay 5, 20211 minLuxurious LengthWith the warmer summer months coming on...finally! A little luxurious length in the form of jewelry instead of winter scarves is a nice...
b shannon designsApr 1, 20211 minApril's birthstone...diamond.April has the great designation of having diamond as the birthstone for the month. It does have advantages! Diamond is the hardest...
b shannon designsMar 4, 20212 minGold, Gold, Gold!Gold. Warm, rich, valuable, multi-purpose in industry and the arts, gold is one of the oldest metals used by humans. It can be found in...
b shannon designsFeb 3, 20212 minAmethyst AdventuresAs I contemplated the writing of this month's blog on my website, I was considering how to incorporate my latest thoughts on the world...
b shannon designsJan 6, 20212 minOrigin of EarringsAs early as the Bronze Age, earrings were worn. Used by ancient populations as symbols of richness, they also spread among nomad tribes...
b shannon designsDec 3, 20201 minHello All and Here's to the Holidays!I am an optimist by nature. I have a positive outlook on most things, yet, I do not ignore the hard place many people are in during these...
b shannon designsNov 2, 20202 minDressing Down?How long can we keep dressing down? Working form home, staying in more than going out? How long can we keep toning it down...from our...
b shannon designsOct 1, 20201 minRhodolite Garnet, such an underrated gem!One of my favorite gemstones is the Rhodolite garnet. It can be rose pink, purplish-pink, raspberry-red or purplish-red. The most desired...
b shannon designsSep 3, 20201 minQuartz - The Gemstone of Immense VarietyQuartz is one of the most common and varied minerals on earth. Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the earth's continental...
b shannon designsAug 3, 20202 minGreen BlingHave you heard the latest green trend? From green living, to green footprint, to green in fashion to green gems! When someone asks you to...
b shannon designsJul 3, 20203 minA Bounty of Bracelets!I must admit, I love a good bracelet. It could be a link, a cuff, a bangle, woven, or solid. Metal or fabric, charms, gemstones or...