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A 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...
Jul 3, 2020
"Change"
This word could apply to so many things, as "change is what we are inundated with, right now. From a pandemic, to inequality, to the...
Jun 4, 2020


Supporting Local & Thoughts of Those Working Through This Pandemic
Well...here we are. Still in the middle...or is it somewhere on either side...of this pandemic. Believe me, I have thought a lot about...
Apr 30, 2020


Keep Your Jewelry Looking New
Nothing takes the place of bringing your jewelry into the store to have a professional jeweler clean and check stones, settings, and give...
Mar 30, 2020


Black... never been gone.
It seems when I am at a loss for what to wear, no matter the occasion, I turn to the rich and yet casual color of black. When it comes to...
Mar 4, 2020


On Trend and Classic for February
With February and Valentine's Day nearing...it's fun to give and get, and you don't have to spend a lot to get some fun pieces to add to...
Feb 4, 2020


Join Us for Movie Night at the Iowa Theater
Friends and customers of b. shannon designs, please join us on Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00 pm for a pre-Valentine's Day free movie...
Feb 4, 2020


Colored Diamonds... VERY Colorful!
Colored diamonds...I find they are the best of both worlds. They are durable, unlike any other colored stone, and brilliant, unlike any...
Jan 6, 2020


Holiday Happiness...
It's the end of the year, and parties are numerous. It's the perfect excuse for friends to gather, merriment, and thinking of the past...
Dec 5, 2019


Pearls in Winter
In winter, pearls go with everything. From traditional to contemporary, they are the perfect accessory for your winter wearables. Pearls...
Nov 4, 2019


Tassels
Tassels, or shall we say, "Trimmings", are everywhere, from handbags to shoes, to scarves, to clothes....and of course, jewelry! It used...
Oct 4, 2019


BIG IS BACK!
Take just a peak at any fashion magazine and you get the idea.... Big is the theme, in jewelry! I remember when the earrings I wore in...
Sep 4, 2019


In a Rut with Jewelry Fashion?
It's still summer, least we forget, but at this time of year, I start thinking about how we are entering the last phase of summer, and IÂ ...
Aug 5, 2019


Men's Jewelry... It's not all just for the ladies!
Men's jewelry has been seeing a rise in recent years. There was an article in the New York Times recently that said, "Millennials are...
Jul 3, 2019


June's Birthstone, Alexandrite
Alexandrite is a birthstone for June, along with pearl and moonstone. It is also the gem for the 55th wedding anniversary. Described by...
May 31, 2019


Winterset Wine Walk & Mother's Day
It's going to be a beautiful weekend here in Winterset, and we'd love to see you out celebrating with your moms, daughters, aunts,...
May 10, 2019


Lab Grown Diamonds
Lab grown diamonds, not cubic zirconia, not moissanite, not white sapphire, not glass or plastic (among the most common substitutes) have...
Apr 8, 2019


Enamel Jewelry
Powdered glass. That is how it starts, this process of enameling. I made my first enamel jewelry pieces in college. It has been years...
Mar 6, 2019


Love Tokens...
Isn't it nice to have Valentine's Day in February, to help us get through the month! Did you know that in addition to the United States,...
Feb 6, 2019


Warm Up Your Winter with Garnets
January....It's chilly, sometimes absolutely freezing! The holiday rushing is done and really, all I want to do is huddle up and bury...
Jan 9, 2019
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