No matter the day, a token of love is always a good idea! Chase away the winter blues as spring is on the horizon…. it’s always nice to...

After Christmas/Holiday blues... the let down after Christmas doesn't really hit me until after the New Year, though I am happy to get...

Let the sparkles brighten your year! Treats from Speckled Hen Farms Iowa, wine from Covered Bridges Winery and all things bright! Hope to...

Stop by and see us this weekend! b shannon designs will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Friday, November 24th during the Festival of...

The cooler seasons are upon us, and what better way to warm up, than with the warmth of yellow gold? Wear the metal alone, with chains,...

Packing for vacation is rarely easy. No matter if you are going abroad, to your own vacation home, across the country, the beach, or the...

I get many questions regarding how to clean your jewelry. First, I say it is always a good idea to bring your jewelry to a jeweler that...

Just around the corner is Mother's Day... Sunday, May 14th... and she would love something unique! A photo piece of jewelry, a hand...

There is nothing "Black" about this Friday at b. shannon designs! Bright things adorn the cases and will find a home with you or a loved...

Come into b. shannon designs on the Winterset square on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26th, from 10-4pm. Brooke will have new and...

The beautiful pear shaped gemstone. You might tend to think it a bit dated, but I find it to be a limitless source for the most wonderful...

The cool Spring giving way to the humid warmth of an Iowa Summer....well, not sure Iowa really had Spring this year, but we are on our...

Among perhaps the first ornamentation for humans, the uses of beads are varied, in modern times, just as they were from earlier...

The 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...

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!

I have recently found a love of antique gaming markers. They are made of mother of pearl and were were handcrafted by artisans in China...

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...

Spinel, referred to as the "great imposter". This natural gemstone has remained largely unknown in the main stream jewelry world. Until...

I have noticed a trend that I have always loved for my personal earring fashion. Length. Long. Dangling. As my mother said..."shoulder...

Most gemstones are prized for their clarity, but Rutilated Quartz are special because of their inclusions. The quartz itself is usually...