You’ve probably heard a lot about emerald as Pantone’s color of the year, but this vibrant green hue isn’t the only color to enjoy star status this spring and summer. Pantone’s color palate for these seasons also includes an eye-catching shade of lavender, “African Violet,” and this hue has been popping up all over the [...]
Valentine’s Day may have been earlier in the month, but that doesn’t mean that it’s too late to show your love to your special someone with a romantic piece of jewelry. When you’re in love, any day can be Valentine’s Day and gemstone rings with romantic style are always a fantastic way to demonstrate your [...]
You may know it as the February birthstone or simply as a pretty purple gem, but regardless, amethyst is a stone that’s hard to ignore. Its violet sparkle gives amethyst jewelry of all kinds a touch of regal beauty. Amethyst is the most precious stone in the quartz family. Its lush purple color comes from [...]
No color is linked with royalty quite like purple. The dye originally used to dye fabric purple was obtained from a small mollusk found only in an area the Mediterranean Sea off of the Phoenician city of Tyre, and violet fabric was so costly that only the ruling class could afford it. Purple was associated [...]
Nearly every girl dreams of being a princess at one time another, and the dream of finding one’s prince is often one that’s carried into adulthood. The regal beauty of Amethyst engagement rings is a perfect way to celebrate that this dream has finally come true. Since they’re semi-precious gemstones, amethysts are quite affordable, though [...]
Art Deco Engagement Rings: The Roaring 20s Come to Life
Vintage engagement rings have been gaining fans for some time, and recently, rings inspired by the 1920s have been taking the spotlight. Art Deco styles have gained top billing in a number of lists of top trends. For example, MSN shopping cited Art Deco as one of its 2013 engagement ring trends saying, “’Vintage’ has [...]
Men’s Wedding Bands: A Guy’s Guide to Metals
If you’re shopping for your own wedding band as a groom, one of the first things to consider is which metal you’d like. While you may not care which metals are best for showcasing flowers or other feminine designs, there are several things that are good to know about each of your options. Here’s a [...]
Heart Jewelry for Wedding Guests
Wedding season is in full swing! June is the most popular month for weddings, with 17 percent of couples tying the knot in this month. And, not surprisingly, June kicks off the top season for weddings: from now until September is prime wedding season. Since the average wedding has 139 guests, according the wedding website [...]
Drumroll, please! To follow are the five best pieces of the year, five rings that are true standouts for their exquisite style and flawless craftsmanship. This year’s top picks include both wedding bands and stunning gemstone rings, all of which display undeniable beauty, and all of which have proven their popularity. Vintage styles are an [...]
ApplesofGold.com Jewelry Affiliate Program at Pepperjam
ApplesofGold.com launches a new jewelry affiliate program with Pepperjam, in addition to their existing affiliate program at Shareasale.com. You can join now and earn commissions for each sale you bring to the ApplesofGold.com website. Pepperjam: Join Here Sharesale: Join Here. By the middle of June 2013, ApplesofGold.com is also expected to launch a new jewelry [...]
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