A cross ring that’s accented with diamonds is sure to catch your eye, allowing it to call to mind your commitment to pray for those in Oklahoma. For instance, the Women’s Diamond Cross Ring wraps a femininely-styled cross around the wearer’s finger and accents it with five small round diamonds that allow it to reflect light and draw your attention. This cross sits simply on a slender band of 14K white gold, and is a fitting accent for any day.

Apples of Gold’s collection of cross rings for women also contains styles that are adorned with a number of colorful, eye-catching gemstones, and the Cross and Heart Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold is a lovely example. A quarter carat oval-shaped tanzanite, 5mm high, sparkles from the center of the cross that adorns this piece; this unique gemstone glimmers with an intriguing purplish-blue hue that gently draws attention to this ring’s symbol of faith. Two hearts are integrated into the graceful cross that holds this stone, as are six accent diamonds. If you prefer a more traditional stone, this style is also available with a sapphire or a ruby in place of the tanzanite.

Wearable reminders to pray aren’t only for women and Apples of Gold carries a range of cross rings for men that serve as symbols of your Savior. For instance, the Diamond Cross Ring in 14K White Gold is a distinctly masculine emblem of faith. Six diamonds form a simple cross that adorns the top of this signet-like ring. This bold shining piece narrows toward the back to give it a more comfortable fit, making it a fitting way to call to mind the need to pray on a daily basis. This classy piece is also available in 14K yellow gold or sterling silver, as well as with white topaz in place of diamonds.

If you’d prefer a cool, cotemporary reminder to pray, try a titanium cross ring, such as the Titanium Maltese Cross Ring. Black Maltese crosses are carved into this sleek style, creating a modern expression of faith. This classy ring is available in your choice of a matte, polished or satin finish, as well as your pick of widths, from 7mm to 10mm.

No matter what style best suits your fashion sense, a cross ring can serve as a classy and effective reminder to keep the people of Oklahoma in prayer. Every time you look at it, you’ll be reminded that, no matter where you are, you can bring their need before God.

The Engraved Hearts Aquamarine Ring in 14K white gold leaves no question about the love that’s in your heart. This sweetly-styled piece takes the classic solitaire and gives it a heartfelt update. A 6.5mm aquamarine is the star of this ring; it’s held by four prongs to a unique 14K white gold band that’s been meticulously carved with symbols of your affection. Tiny hearts and swirls adorn three sides of this band, offset with delicate beaded edges for an extra dose of class.

Aquamarine and diamond rings use the gentle contrast between blue glimmer and colorless sparkle to create eye-catching styles, and they’re lovely picks for the woman who has captured your heart. For instance, the Vintage Style Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold is a particularly striking take on this gemstone combination. A 5mm round aquamarine is paired with over 60 diamonds to give create a look that instantly mesmerizes as it brings the glamour of times past to life. A 5mm round aquamarine glitters from the center of this glamorous ring, adding a cool burst of light blue. This gem is accompanied by accent diamonds of varying sizes that form a lavish vintage design as they’re hemmed in by delicate beaded edges on the shining 14K white gold band. This ring is truly fit for a princess—or for any woman who’s the queen of your heart.

If you’d prefer a modern classic style when popping the question, consider the Princess Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold. This stunning ring puts an alluring princess-cut aquamarine, weighing in at a full two carats, on display as it rises elegantly in a four-prong setting. This sparkling light blue gem presides over eight round channel-set diamonds that add sparkle to the gleaming 14K white gold band. Petite beaded edges frame these diamonds with understated, timeless elegance. If you’d rather give this ring in an even more precious metal, it’s also available in 18K white gold. Or, if you’re prefer a budget-friendly version, Apples of Gold’s collection of silver aquamarine rings includes this same style, crafted in top-quality .925 sterling silver.

For a love that’s true blue and that refreshes your heart day after day, it’s hard to beat an aquamarine engagement ring. An engagement ring that features aquamarine is a stunning and meaningful pick, and its fresh sparkle is sure to sweep the one you love off her feet.

While a tension setting may seem like a precarious way to hold a precious gem, it’s actually quite secure. Despite its name, this setting actually uses compression—not tension—to hold a stone in place in tiny groves that are cut into the band. Due to the high level of pressure that’s exerted on a stone to keep it firmly in place, the tension setting is only suited for gemstones that are quite hard, such as sapphires, rubies and, of course, diamonds.

The tension setting is a relatively new: it was invented by Friedrich Becker at Niessing, a German jewelry company, in the 1960s. However, it wasn’t until approximately two decades later that it began to be used in jewelry—and it’s been gaining fans ever since! Tension settings allow more of the gem to be put on display than other settings, such as a prong setting (in which a gem is held by prongs) or a channel-setting (in which a gem in set in a groove, or channel). And, since a tension setting leaves a stone bare on the bottom, it allows the maximum amount of light to pass through that stone, making it seem even more brilliant.

The Personalized Tension-Set Gemstone Birthstone Ring is a striking example of the tension setting. A 3mm (0.10 carat) round birthstone of your choice is squeezed by the simple,
shining 14K white gold band of this personalized piece, making it a modern way to remember someone you love or to celebrate your own birthday. Each side of this contemporary piece can be engraved with up to eight characters, allowing you to customize it with a name and a date.

Tension settings are an excellent way to add a unique look to wedding jewelry and they’re ideal for celebrating a love that makes you feel as though your heart is floating in midair. The Blue Titanium Sapphire Wedding Band Ring is a striking example of how a tension-set gem can make a wedding band extraordinary. A tension-set 3.5mm round sapphire seems to float as it’s held by a sleek 6mm-wide titanium band. A stripe of blue wraps around this ring, adding to its modern, colorful appeal, while the titanium that surrounds it has been polished to a nearly mirror-like shine. It’s a truly exquisite blue titanium wedding band.

The tension setting is also an excellent pick when popping the question, as demonstrated by the 1/2 Carat Tension Set Diamond Engagement Ring. This contemporary take on the classic diamond solitaire hugs a half-carat round diamond with two arms of 14K white gold that emerge from a simple, shining band.

A tension setting is a head-turning option, whether you’re looking for a piece to express your love or your fashion sense. This modern pick seems to elevate your look, no matter how you wear it.

Like its more common blue counterpart, pink sapphire is quite hard, ranking just below the diamond and making it a fitting gemstone for those who tend to be a bit rough on their jewelry. Pink sapphire and diamond rings are lasting picks, and they come in styles for nearly every woman.

The 14K White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring is a timelessly beautiful pick. Three oval-shaped pink sapphires, each 5mm wide, adorn this eye-catching ring, interspersed with four round diamonds. These dazzling pink stones total over a carat in weight, and they positively pop against their backdrop of colorless sparkle. Fine beaded edges surround these pink sapphires, framing each one with a touch of class and showcasing the gleaming beauty of 14K white gold. This lovely ring could serve as a unique anniversary ring as well as a striking fashion statement. Its trend-defying beauty will accent your finger with elegance for decades.

If you’d rather a more modern take on the pink sapphire and diamond pairing, take a look at the Pink Sapphire and Diamond Wave Ring in 14K White Gold. This asymmetrical piece features a 3mm round pink sapphire that seems to float as it’s held in a contemporary tension setting. Two arms of shining 14K white gold emerge from the 2mm-wide band to secure this gem in place, arcing like gentle ocean waves and creating a look that’s sure to draw eyes. The arc on the left of the center stone is adorned with five round channel-set diamonds, adding extra sparkle and emphasizing the modern curves of this lively piece.

The bold color of pink sapphire makes it an excellent way to express a love that’s unashamed, and what better time to express such a love than when popping the question? Pink sapphire engagement rings are unexpected but brilliant, and sure to make an impression on the one you love.

If you’re considering proposing with a pink sapphire and diamond ring, consider the Pink Sapphire Emerald-Cut 1/2 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold. This daring ring gives the classic three-stone style a modern twist in more ways than one. An emerald-cut pink sapphire, 6mm high, serves as the center stone of this bold piece, and it’s flanked by two slightly smaller emerald-cut diamonds, a quarter carat each. With its polished 14K white gold band, vibrantly-colored focal point and geometric shapes, this is a contemporary take on three-stone style with sophistication and enduring appeal.

Pieces of pink sapphire jewelry with diamond accents are perfect for this summer—and for many summers to come! Pick one of these daring yet feminine rings for an accent that will light up your look all season long.

Go for silver.

Sterling silver is a versatile and much-loved metal, both for its cool good looks and its affordability. Rings that are crafted from this white gold look-alike usually cost much less than similar styles crafted from others metals, and the Enchanted Black Diamond Ring in .925 Sterling Silver is an excellent example. This striking Victorian piece features a quarter carat round black diamond and surrounds it in a vintage setting that’s laden with graceful swirls and openwork. And, it comes with a price tag that’s less than half of the cost of the same ring crafted in 14K white gold.

Choose a diamond alternative.

A number of quality diamond alternatives provide the look of the classic engagement ring stone at a more affordable price; these include cubic zirconia, white topaz, moissanite and white sapphire. Cubic zirconia engagement rings are particularly popular diamond stand-ins, and Apples of Gold carries a number of these rings that feature the same exquisite settings as some of their most-loved diamond rings. For instance, the Art Deco 1 Carat CZ Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold places a cubic zirconia in the same setting that’s used in Apples of Gold’s bestselling diamond ring.

Choose a semiprecious gemstone.

If you’re not set on a traditional look, consider selecting an engagement ring that features an affordable and colorful semiprecious gemstone. From rich red garnet to refreshing blue aquamarine to sunny citrine, a rainbow of wallet-friendly options are available. The Tension Set Amethyst Ring in 14K White Gold is an excellent contemporary example. This simple yet unique ring places a 6.5mm round amethyst in an eye-catching tension setting that seems to hold it like an embrace.

If you’re looking for an especially affordable option, seek out a ring that incorporates both a budget-friendly metal and a semi-precious gemstone, such as the White Topaz Solitaire Ring in Sterling Silver. This lovely ring provides the classic look of a diamond solitaire, but at a price that’s far less than that of a single-stone diamond ring. Available with your choice of a 6mm, 7mm or 8mm round white topaz set on a shining .925 silver band, this ring offers a timeless combination of colorless sparkle and cool shine. Starting a just $99 (for a 6mm stone), this classy piece is the perfect way to pop the question when you’re short on cash but don’t want to sacrifice looks for the sake of your wallet.

Don’t let you budget hold you back! Try one (or more) or these strategies to find the ring that’s right for your wallet and for the one you love.

Rings that pair the sapphire and the diamond have a sense of timeless sophistication, whether their style is vintage, contemporary or anywhere in between. These combinations of two classic precious gemstones have a contrasting look that never fails to draw the eye and that will always be in good taste.

This contrast makes sapphire engagement rings with diamond accents an excellent way to celebrate a love that never goes out of style, and the Vintage Style Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring is a gorgeous example. This irresistibly sophisticated piece displays a 5mm round sapphire and surrounds it with 64 accents diamonds arranged in a lavish Victorian-inspired design. Elegant beaded edges offset these diamonds, creating a look that perfectly captures the love that sweeps your off your feet. This romantic ring is an unforgettable way to pop the question and a stunning symbol of your adoration.

Regardless of whether you’re planning a proposal, sapphire and diamond rings provide a big dose of style. If a classic style is more your taste, try a simple piece such as a three-stone ring or the Five Stone Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold to work the navy and white trend into your look. This ring alternates five oval-shaped sapphires, each 4mm wide (a full carat of sapphires in all!), with four small accent diamonds for a look that calls to mind timeless nautical stripes, but with a lot more sparkle. This classy 14K white gold ring could serve as a stunning anniversary ring as well as a fashion piece.

If you’d like a sapphire and diamond ring with a big dose of fun, don’t miss the lighthearted Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring! This pieces forms the shape of a heart from six small sapphires, and gives it a contrasting border of glittering diamonds. This sweet, sparkling symbol of love is held by a highly-polished 14K white gold band for a look that’s cool without being too serious. This ring is an excellent way to declare your love—or just your love of fun yet sophisticated style. If you like this look, but would prefer a ring with a floral touch, try the Sapphire and Diamond Floral Ring in 14K White Gold, which surrounds a flower-shaped cluster of six round sapphires with a border of diamonds.

Sapphire rings with diamond accents may be an excellent way to work the navy and white trend into your look, but these pieces aren’t just passing fads. These rings timelessly combine deep, rich color with dazzling sparkle.

Though emerald may be the “it color” of the season, green amethyst provides a refreshing variation of the color that represents life. Its hue is unlike that of any other stone as it sparkles with a soft green that manages to be both soothing and refreshing all at once. This unique color makes even the most uncomplicated green amethyst styles truly extraordinary.

Gemstone jewelry doesn’t get any simpler than a solitaire ring, and this timeless style is lovely when set with green amethyst. Apples of Gold’s Green Amethyst Gemstone Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold features an unfussy but eye-catching round green amethyst. This stone is available in your choice of three stone sizes—6mm (0.85 carats), 7mm (1.25 carats) or 8mm (2.00 carats)—allowing you to choose the amount of light-colored sparkle that perfectly fits your personal style. Regardless of which size you select, the refreshing gem will be held by a classic four-prong setting to a band of polished 14K white gold for a look that’s cool and sleek.

If you prefer a green amethyst solitaire ring with a warmer glow, consider swapping white gold for a band of sunny 14K yellow gold. Or, keep the cool look of white gold but save a few bucks by choosing a similar style set in 0.925 sterling silver. Pieces of silver gemstone jewelry that feature green amethyst are especially affordable ways to wear this unique gem.

If modern minimalistic styles are more your taste, don’t miss the Tension Set Green Amethyst Ring in 14K White Gold! This contemporary design holds a 6.5mmm round green amethyst in an artistic tension setting that seems to cradle it like a gentle embrace. Gleaming 14K white gold forms the unique band of this up-to-the-minute piece, its shining surface placing an emphasis on its graceful curves. This chic ring is uncomplicated but undeniably intriguing.

Green amethyst earrings in unfussy designs are also lovely ways to showcase the beauty of this light and sparkling gem. Even Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has been spotted wearing simply-styled green amethyst earrings—and looking stunning in the process!

The Pear Shaped Green Amethyst and Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold are the perfect pair when you’re looking for a simple, refreshing style to adorn your ears. Each of these delicate earrings features a teardrop-shaped green amethyst, 8mm high, and allows it to drop demurely from the wearer’s ear. A tiny diamond accents the top of each of these green stones, while a foundation of 14K white gold adds cool, classy shine. This pair is fit for a princess—or for any lady in search of uncomplicated elegance.

Green amethyst doesn’t need a complicated setting to stand out! These simply-styled pieces showcase this soothing yet refreshing gem with grace and class.

The Matt Redman song “Blessed Be Your Name” beautifully describes the sort of faith that remains and that is able to praise God in both good times and bad:

Blessed Be Your Name/In the land that is plentiful/Where Your streams of abundance flow/Blessed be Your name

Blessed Be Your name/When I’m found in the desert place/Though I walk through the wilderness/Blessed Be Your name

Faith takes different forms as we walk through life’s joys and challenges, becoming deep and multifaceted as we learn to trust God fully in all circumstances and to give Him glory in every situation. Gemstone crosses in a variety of colorful designs are the perfect way to celebrate the many shades of your faith, and the many ways that your Creator has shown Himself to be trustworthy in your life.

The deeply-colored gemstones in the Sapphire Flower Cross Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold can serve as a reminder that even when life seems the darkest, God will never leave you or forsake you. A single diamond glitters from the center of this striking cross, accented by 12 sapphires that provide richly-hued contrast. Six of these dark blue gems are round stones that surround the center diamond like the petals of a flower, while the remaining six are baguette shaped and form the arms of this statement of faith. A setting and bale of shining 14K yellow gold makes these gemstones stand out and gives this pendant a sense of timeless class.

If you’re looking for a gemstone cross with distinctively feminine flair, don’t miss the sparkling Princess-Cut Pink Sapphire Cross Necklace in 14K White Gold! This perfectly pretty pendant is hard to miss as a total of 12 princess-cut pink sapphires, weighing in at over three-quarter carats in all, fill a gleaming white gold cross with eye-catching color. These unique, vibrant gems are accented by tiny diamonds that glimmer from the end of each arm of this budded-style cross, for a look that’s sparkling and sophisticated. At 1 1/8” high including the gleaming 14 white gold bale, this piece is big enough to be noticed, but small enough to retain its feminine charm.

Gemstone cross pendants with red stones are reminders of Christ’s matchless love that was demonstrated by His ultimate sacrifice, and the Diamond and Ruby Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold is a gorgeous example. A 2mm-high heart-shaped ruby draws eyes from the center of this cross, while 15 round diamonds accent the arms, held by shining 14K white gold.

Women’s cross pendants that feature colored gemstones are the perfect way to declare the many shades of your faith. One glance at one of these pieces can remind you that you can place your faith fully in your Creator in all situations.

Trillion-cut (also called trilliant-cut) gemstones have, as their name suggests, three sides. It was originally developed in the early 20^th Century by the Asscher brothers, famous jewelers in Amsterdam, though the Henry Meyer Diamond Company of New York trademarked the modern version of this cut. Today the term trillion cut can refer to a variety of triangular shapes.

Many trillion-cut gems have slightly rounded sides, making them excellent picks for serving in a starring role in a variety of gemstone rings. Their look is geometric with a slightly softened sensibility that’s completely modern, hard to miss and that works well in a variety of settings. Here are three diverse ways to wear the trillion cut.

The Trillion-Cut Garnet and Diamond Ring gorgeously showcases the trillion cut by accenting a three-sided garnet, 0.75 carats in weight, with four small diamonds, one on the right and three in a cluster on the left. These stones are held in modern, asymmetrical fashion by a jaunty setting of 14K white gold that perfectly complements the contrast of deep crimson glimmer and colorless sparkle. If you’re not a huge fan of red gemstones, this style is also available with a number of other center stones.

Due to its ability to bring out brilliance and sparkle, the trillion cut is especially beautiful in light-colored stones. This makes aquamarine rings that feature it exquisite picks, and the Trillion Cut Aquamarine Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold is a stunning example. This contemporary piece places a 0.75-carat trillion-cut aquamarine in the center of a meticulously crafted design of shining 14K white gold. This swirling openwork motif provides a touch of whimsy, as well as a big dose of feminine sophistication, making it a fitting way to showcase the beauty of the trillion cut, as well as the refreshing light blue sparkle of aquamarine. Two small round diamonds, one on each side, accent the center stone for the perfect finishing touch.

Gemstone earrings that feature trillion-cut gemstones are a lovely way to add a modern pop of color to your look, whether you choose a pair of subtle studs or a dazzling dangling design. The Trillion-Cut Peridot and Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold place a pair of trillion-cut peridots, each 5mm high and wide, in a setting of sleek white gold and accent each one with a cluster of small round diamonds. The gorgeous green glimmer of peridot, with just a hint of gold, is accentuated by the trillion cut and given a look that’s completely current and classy.

If you haven’t been acquainted with the trillion cut, it’s time to get to know it! Gemstone rings and earrings that feature trillion-cut stones are up to the minute and undeniably sophisticated, and there’s a trillion-cut piece for nearly every taste.

Color

Color is often the first factor that’s considered when shopping for gemstone stud earrings, and no matter what hue strikes your fancy, there’s a gem to match! Aquamarine jewelry is complementary to a wide range of skin tones, and a pair of earrings that features this glimmering light blue gem is a lovely way to work a touch of refreshing glimmer into your look. Aquamarine earrings, such as the Aquamarine Stud Earrings, 14K White Gold, are especially complementary to those with blue eyes, although they flatter a wide range of complexions. This simple but striking pair features two round aquamarines in your choice of size (4mm, 5mm, 6mm or 7mm) and places them in shining four-prong settings of 14K white gold.

Cut

The shape of the stone that you choose can make a big difference in their appearance! Although round gems are the most common picks for gemstone stud earrings, you’re not limited to only circular stones. An emerald cut can give a modern, geometric look to a pair of richly-colored gems and the 3.40 Carat Emerald-Cut London Blue Topaz Stud Earrings are a stylish example. Two 1.70-carat London blue topaz gems are held by four-prong settings of 14k white gold for a total of 3.40 carats of deep blue sparkle.

Heart-shaped stones provide a feminine variation that give gemstones of many kinds a romantic beauty. Each of the 1.50 Carat Heart-Shaped Pink Topaz and Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold features a 6mm-high pink topaz and accents it with several small round diamonds that stud a sweeping setting of 14K white gold. These vibrant gems perfectly balance a sense of fun and girlish charm with grown up sophistication and daring color.

Metal

The metal that you choose for the setting of a pair of gemstone stud earrings can change the personality of that pair: white gold earrings and those that utilize platinum settings add a cool sheen that’s modern and chic, while yellow gold settings add a warm glow with a classic look.  The Emerald Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold are an excellent example of the way that 14K yellow gold can warm up the look of any gemstone. This pair of green gems is truly timeless, with their classic, vibrant hue and gleaming yellow gold four-prong settings. However, if you prefer a cooler look, this pair is also available set in platinum or 14K white gold.

The simple, timeless beauty of gemstone stud earrings makes them timeless picks that are always just right. Consider color, cut and metal to find your perfect pair.