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Shannon McShane Contemporary Jewellery Sculptural jewellery for sea lovers, submerged in Irish heritage. Handcrafted & Bespoke fine and semi fine jewellery. Goldsmith•Selkie•Tutor

Made to be loved, Remodelling & Jewellery making tuition.

02/09/2026

Autumn Evening Classes

We still have spaces available for this autumn's evening classes.

Mondays and Thursdays are a mix of beginners level one and level two. Wednesdays are for intermediate with a selection of three levels to grow your skills.

Classes commence Monday 21st September, Wednesday 23rd September and Thursday 24th September. 6.30pm to 9pm with light refreshments to keep you going. It is a fun, friendly and encouraging environment. You will learn new skills and make beautiful pieces of jewellery for you to wear with pride.

All materials are included in the price of your selected course.

If you are not sure which level to book then have a chat with me via direct message or email [email protected]. I'm very happy to help.

There are also a few spaces available on the bangle making workshop Saturday 12th September if you'd like to have a go before committing to a whole course. This workshop is open to all skill levels, so don't be shy!

Head over to https://www.shannonmcshane.co.uk/workshops to book your spot. You can also head to my profile and click on the link to my website directly there.

Hope to see you at the bench soon!


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Flow rings for J...A while back J's lovely mum gifted her a gift voucher from me so the she could either purchase a piec...
12/08/2026

Flow rings for J...

A while back J's lovely mum gifted her a gift voucher from me so the she could either purchase a piece from my collections or put it towards commissioning something bespoke. After a few emails, as J doesn't live locally,J and I had a zoom call to discuss a bespoke piece using her stones and her old silver pieces. She wanted something that was organic, flowing and two rings that could be worn together or on their own. We also decided that her brown tourmaline would look its best being set into gold to show the depth of that gorgeous brown.

So I drew up the Flow design with the idea of rivers flowing, hand carved each ring and the setting for the tourmaline in wax, sent them off the the casters as they are too intricate for my delft clay casting method. Delighted with the castings I got stuck into soldering the gold setting into its ring, I forgot to take photos of this part of the process, but you can see the wax carvings before they were cast.

I can't post videos and photos on the same post on Facebook so will post the videos in the next one....

J was delighted with her sapphire and tourmaline in their new rings. It was a pleasure to work with her.

What do you think of thr Flow design?

Lúnasa with Northblock Bazaar this Friday 7th August from 7pm to 11pm. It is part of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann too...
04/08/2026

Lúnasa with Northblock Bazaar this Friday 7th August from 7pm to 11pm. It is part of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann too!

I'm so excited for this market! I'll be bringing along your favourite pieces and a few new ones. It will be jammed packed with amazing artists, makers, local businesses, delicious food and great music!

Hope to see you there!



McConnell’s Distillery

15/07/2026

Aquamarine is made of two Latin words: aqua, meaning “water,” and marine, meaning “of the sea.” It was once believed that this gemstone would protect sailors and guarantee a safe voyage. Legend has it that aquamarine’s serene blue colour would invoke calming properties of the sea, helping to cool tempers and allow the wearer to remain calm and levelheaded.

Yet sailors aren’t the only ones who thought aquamarine could protect them. People in the Middle Ages believed that wearing aquamarine would prevent them from being poisoned. Ancient Romans would carve a frog into the gem to help turn enemies into friends. Ancient medicines were made from aquamarine powder to help cure a variety of infections, eye ailments, and allergic reactions.

In folklore, aquamarine represented not only the sea, but also the heavens since the sky reflected in the water. It was believed that its reflective properties and symmetry could reveal hidden aspects of reality and things deep within our souls. This made aquamarine a popular stone with healers, mystics, shamans, and prophets.

This beautiful Rippled Swirl Ring with an aquamarine set is off to its forever home. You can also order one for yourself made to your size on my website www.shannonmcshane.com or make a wee appointment to pop into the studio to try it on and have me size you so we get the right fit.

Hope you are all keeping cool in this glorious weather and wearing your factor 50!!

A silver cuff fit for a Mermaid...I had the pleasure of making this piece for one of my lovely aunties by one of my love...
06/07/2026

A silver cuff fit for a Mermaid...

I had the pleasure of making this piece for one of my lovely aunties by one of my lovely uncles(her husband obviously).

My auntie really loved the Rock Surface texture and wanted a stone set onto a wide cuff. We had a chat over coffee in the studio about different stone choices and settled on this gorgeous salt and pepper pear shaped aquamarine. For the design of the setting my auntie gave me free reign. So I suggested to take from a collection I have been working on for a wee while called Turas, this is the Irish word for journey, pronounced 'tuh-russ'. This collection is still in the works, visually it is based on shells and barnacles but its meaning is to mark our life journeys. The little barnacles adorning you are marking life's milestones, special moments and the special people in your life. I felt that this visually and meaningfully worked beautifully with the Rock Surface cuff to mark the special birthday this was commissioned for.

Thinking of commissioning a bespoke pieces for yourself or someone special send an email to [email protected] or click the link in my bio to visit my website and fill in a submission form enquiry.

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Midsummer, Summer Solstice, or Grianstad an tSamhraidh (literally translates to sun stop). The longest day of the year, ...
21/06/2026

Midsummer, Summer Solstice, or Grianstad an tSamhraidh (literally translates to sun stop).

The longest day of the year, celebrating the sun's power, fertility, and life-giving energy of nature. What perfect weather we are having for it!

A beautiful heavy gold Rock Surface ring with three diamonds flush set, I felt it was quite the ring for the Solstice.

Will you be celebrating the Solstice?


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It's World Oceans Day a time to not only celebrate the wonders of the deep but also to remind us of why we need to prote...
08/06/2026

It's World Oceans Day a time to not only celebrate the wonders of the deep but also to remind us of why we need to protect them.

This brooch that I made is inspired by ocean conservationists. A brooch and companion poem to ignite the conversation about how we treat our oceans and the need for change. Seaweed made from precious metal wraps around the lid from a Topps sweet, found discarded amongst the shingle with no thought of consequence. Set behind a perfect shell with a hidden sapphire that represents the value of our oceans that we do not see and the damage that we are doing to it. Without our oceans, we will not exist.

Every effort to reduce, reuse and recycle is made at the bench, in and outside the studio when making the beautiful jewellery you wear to make sure as little impact happens to our beautiful planet and all the wonderful creatures we share it with!

What is your favourite thing about the ocean? Share in the comments...



Sometimes you can't decide what colour you want... we can combine both! Signature Rippled texture in white gold with yel...
06/06/2026

Sometimes you can't decide what colour you want... we can combine both! Signature Rippled texture in white gold with yellow gold edging. A dreamy combination, don't you agree!✨️

Perfect as a wedding ring, but can be worn on any digit on its own or stacked, and by any gender...

Bealtaine (BAWL-tin-uh (Ulster dialect pronunciation))Such a beautiful day to mark the beginning of summer. Bealtaine i...
01/05/2026

Bealtaine (BAWL-tin-uh (Ulster dialect pronunciation))

Such a beautiful day to mark the beginning of summer.

Bealtaine is an ancient celtic festival that marks the time when the earth awakens, and the abundance of nature begins to unfurl in full bloom.

Traditionally, Bealtaine was a time when cattle were driven out to high pastures, making it a festival associated with pastoralism and the renewal of life on the land. This seasonal shift was marked not only by agricultural activities but also by a deep reverence for nature’s cycles. With the first flush of summer, communities would come together to celebrate the fertility of the land and its creatures, giving thanks for the prosperity that would come in the months ahead.

There has been a strong revival of the old celtic festivals and traditions. For some folks, they will travel to festivals to celebrate with other, especially on the Hill of Uisneach, and for some, it's quietly observing nature awaken from its wintery sleep in their gardens or on a meandering nature walk.

This aquamarine ring popped into my head when I was thinking about Bealtaine today. The brightness of the blue aquamarine which is associated with water. The yellow gold setting, the lighting of the fires, and warm golden sunshine. The Rippled band reminding us to look forward to those beautiful summer days spent at the beach, dipping in the sea.

Take a look around you this weekend to see nature awakening... it's rather magical to observe!


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