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...

Thinking summer is finally here! So don't forget your little jewels that add a little sparkle and show just a little effort, without...

With the warmer summer months coming on...finally! A little luxurious length in the form of jewelry instead of winter scarves is a nice...

April has the great designation of having diamond as the birthstone for the month. It does have advantages! Diamond is the hardest...

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...

As I contemplated the writing of this month's blog on my website, I was considering how to incorporate my latest thoughts on the world...

As early as the Bronze Age, earrings were worn. Used by ancient populations as symbols of richness, they also spread among nomad tribes...