<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[b. shannon Designs]]></title><description><![CDATA[b. shannon designs is the storefront and studio of jewelry designer Brooke Sutphin. Shop her unique creations or commission a design of your own.]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:28:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bshannondesigns.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Art of Travel Jewelry: How to Sparkle Safely and Stylefully on the Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is something undeniably magical about dressing for travel. Wandering through a historic European city, enjoying a seaside dinner, or stepping into a high-profile business conference all call for that perfect finishing touch. Jewelry has the unique power to elevate a simple travel wardrobe, making you feel instantly put-together and confident. However, packing your favorite pieces can come with a side of anxiety. Will they get tangled? Lost? Damaged? To help you navigate your next...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/the-art-of-travel-jewelry-how-to-sparkle-safely-and-stylefully-onthe-road</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a453b0d9c4d1b405b245915</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:23:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83ce04_df254e11c469424e811b6bc964ad5d26~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_573,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June’s Gem of Quiet Confidence: Pearls]]></title><description><![CDATA[June has two birthstones—pearls and alexandrite—and yes… pearls are the rebels of the gem world. They’re the only birthstone that isn’t mined from the earth. No chisels, no blasting, no drama. Pearls are created by living mollusks, layer by luminous layer, over time. Which makes them technically not a stone, but very much a gem—and arguably the most poetic one. If June were a personality, it would be pearls: soft but strong, understated but unforgettable. Not Your Grandmother’s Pearls (Unless...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/june-s-gem-of-quiet-confidence-pearls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1dad3061de78e3b2153e04</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:03:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83ce04_672485a8aee04000ac7c65fb634f92df~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_480,h_599,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cerulean Moment: Finding Your Signature Blue]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an unforgettable scene in The Devil Wears Prada: a color is dismissed as "just blue," only to learn that the shade—cerulean—is the product of a massive, multi-year, top-down fashion cycle. And now, with the buzz around the highly anticipated sequel, this iconic shade is back, trending just in time for the new film. You may not think that iconic shade has anything to do with you, but that blue is the perfect metaphor for the beautiful complexity of nature’s own fashion statements:...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/the-cerulean-moment-finding-your-signature-blue</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef806715d16921748d308a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:32:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d828e7_6ea89fd4b26545e48de478f43921ba9d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_600,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contemporary Jewelry: Style Without a Rulebook]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a time when jewelry followed strict rules. Gold meant formal. Diamonds meant milestones. Pearls meant a certain age, a certain outfit, a certain expectation. Contemporary jewelry politely ignored all of that—and thank goodness. Today’s designs are less about tradition and more about intention. They aren’t trying to impress history. They’re trying to reflect you . A Very Brief History Contemporary jewelry as we know it began taking shape in the mid-20th century, when designers...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/contemporary-jewelry-style-without-a-rulebook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd4ba9535e7bcd26955f58</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d828e7_c1dbed297296496db3ef109b6c1b88e6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_573,h_481,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[March’s Green Room: Stones That Feel Like a Deep Breath]]></title><description><![CDATA[March has a certain energy . The days stretch, the light softens, and everything feels like it’s quietly deciding to grow again. And fittingly, March belongs to green—the color of renewal, balance, and that calm confidence that doesn’t need to announce itself. Green stones aren’t loud. They’re grounded. They don’t chase trends—they outlast  them. At b.shannon designs , we love green gemstones because they feel wearable in real life. School pickup, client meetings, dinners that turn into...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/march-s-green-room-stones-that-feel-like-a-deep-breath</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a70fa9686f0e042b4f2347</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:35:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d828e7_baa1a04ecb144ccb9d56188f74bbf400~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold-Filled &#38; Gold-Plated Jewelry: Beautiful, Practical, and Made for Real Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a quiet kind of elegance in jewelry that looks timeless but fits beautifully into modern life. Gold-filled and gold-plated pieces do exactly that—they deliver the glow, warmth, and polish of gold without asking you to commit to a second mortgage. And yes, when done well, they truly look like the real thing. When It Looks Like Gold... Because It Is (Mostly) Both gold-filled and gold-plated jewelry use real gold. This isn’t marketing fluff. Gold-filled jewelry features a thick layer of...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/gold-filled-gold-plated-jewelry-beautiful-practical-and-made-for-real-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bedc1ccf6db790cb151c0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:32:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83ce04_42042782ca6b494f8d44eb346c4081e4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vintage Jewelry: Honoring the Past, Designing the Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vintage jewelry holds something modern pieces rarely do—memory. These are the rings, pendants, and stones that carry family stories, quiet milestones, and emotional heritage. Whether inherited, gifted, or rediscovered years later, vintage jewelry arrives with history already built in. Vintage jewelry is much like a classic car. It was built in a different era, by different hands, with different intentions. It doesn’t mean it can’t be driven—it simply means it benefits from knowledgeable care,...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/vintage-jewelry-honoring-the-past-designing-the-futur</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695bef856b2f1f57b2875f00</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:14:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83ce04_723bceca04ab4b6db9f4b1a3f76efcd5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_497,h_481,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcoming the Season of Sparkle]]></title><description><![CDATA[December has a way of slowing us down and reminding us of what really matters—warm lights, meaningful connections, and the beauty of things made with intention. As we settle into this season of reflection and celebration, there’s one thing we want to honor right away: You. Whether you’ve been collecting our pieces for years or simply paused to admire one along your scroll, you’ve played a part in this creative journey. Your support—big or small—keeps the heartbeat of b. shannon designs...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/welcoming-the-season-of-sparkle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6939c3fa8eee262bcc36796f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:07:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d828e7_8311c14b658a4cc68d5ad1f2d15fa346~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_906,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Citrine, Topaz and a Touch of Pink: Lighting Up November]]></title><description><![CDATA[November arrives with a softer kind of brilliance — not the bold radiance of summer, but the warm, glowing light that lives in gratitude, reflection, and quiet celebration. It’s the season when color takes on meaning: golden light, smoky skies, and now, a touch of pink — the color of connection and community. This month, BShannon Designs  celebrates the power of gemstones that capture that glow: Citrine, Topaz,  and now Pink Tourmaline , each chosen for what they symbolize and how they speak...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/the-power-of-citrine-topaz-and-a-touch-of-pink-lighting-up-november</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690b9f5836e5c49ffc6bb328</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:17:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d828e7_dbb878540d5b4fc7abdb328fde8498a2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruby Gemstone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorous ruby! Rubies have enchanted the world for thousands of years, earning their place as one of the most coveted gemstones in...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/ruby-gemstone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68646aaea535475640a8383e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:16:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d828e7_a7953bba5310475280a15904439f1ce8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engagement Rings at b.shannon designs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engagement rings today are more varied than ever. Anything from the traditional solitaire, to colored diamonds and colored gemstones. ...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/engagement-rings-at-b-shannon-designs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680ffa667302aaa8bd8f6380</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:09:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d828e7_fb44c171bfae4f639576a7ea178c5fa9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_879,h_855,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embrace the Shine: Sterling Silver Jewelry and Spring Fashion Choices]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, Spring provides the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe and accessorize...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/embrace-the-shine-sterling-silver-jewelry-and-spring-fashion-choices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67db914477cfb90cdb74077e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:40:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d828e7_16c04619668642d69480993af1c6c059~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Stud Style Earrings are a Must-Have This Spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the weather warms up and spring ushers in vibrant fashion trends, stud-style earrings are emerging as the ultimate accessory for the...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/why-stud-style-earrings-are-a-must-have-this-spring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67cb5428d823096a2bd0431b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:27:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d828e7_e6ac9589d2394f808d0028cd25caaf6d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_682,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Little Sparkles for the Holidays and Beyond!]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are the times for the statement pieces, at parties, and small gatherings with friends and family....then, there are the sweet...]]></description><link>https://www.bshannondesigns.com/post/the-little-sparkles-for-the-holidays-and-beyond</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6759f43ebef919302fcdcb6f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:29:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d81773_4ba7f78798d445dd939e0ac3b277007d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_593,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>b shannon designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemstone Seminar Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for an informative seminar on gemstones at b. shannon designs! 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