Apples of Gold’s collection of garnet jewelry includes over 60 garnet rings, providing a wide range of looks for any taste. No matter what styles strike your fancy, you’re sure to get a piece with rich good looks and eye-catching glimmer—a beauty that’s proven its appeal for 5,000 years.

If you’re looking for a garnet ring that’s up-to-the minute, but that demonstrates enduring sophistication, don’t miss the Mozambique Garnet and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold! A 6.5mm Mozambique garnet is the star of this piece and it’s placed in a unique contemporary setting that sets it apart. This timeless red stone is surrounded by two arcs of channel-set round diamonds that sweep around it like a classy upturned collar. Additional channel-set diamonds adorn the slender 14K white gold band, for a nearly a quarter carat of colorless, sparkling accents. This one-of-a-kind ring is also available in 14K rose gold, for those in search of a similar piece with a warm, affectionate glow.

In addition to its ability to make a stylish statement, a garnet ring can also be an excellent way to pop the question. The deep red hue of this gemstone makes it lovely way to express love, and Apples of Gold carries a selection of garnet engagement rings that allow you to propose in style while presenting a beautiful symbol of your affection.

The Heart-Shaped Garnet and Baguette Ring in 14K White Gold would make a lovely engagement ring. This sweetly-styled ring features a heart-shaped garnet, 5mm high, and places it in between two baguette-cut cubic zirconia side stones. These prong-set gems work together for create an unmistakable picture of affection. The contrast of the richly-hued glimmer of garnet and the colorless dazzle of cubic zirconia allow this ring to catch eyes as it proclaims what’s in your heart. Apples of Gold also carries this graceful ring in 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold and sterling silver.

If you’re a fan of vintage styles, the Victorian Emerald-Cut Garnet Ring in 14K White Gold could be a perfect pick! This gorgeous ring places a 10mm-high emerald-cut garnet in a meticulously-crafted frame of 14K white gold. Both this frame and the band that rises up to meet it are adorned with elegant carved flowers, calling to mind the patterns that were popular over 100 years ago. Despite the age of this design, the rich color of garnet gives it a look that’s far from stuffy.

Garnet jewelry may not be new, but it’s still going strong! These genuinely beautiful garnet rings prove that garnet’s adaptable good looks are here to stay.

Since the Bronze Age, garnet jewelry has been sought after and admired. The ancient Egyptians, the Greeks and the Romans all favored this stone for its deep red sparkle—the same crimson glimmer that allows it to take on fresh looks today.

Vintage styles may not be new, but their distinctly feminine looks can take on a fresh sensibility when set with a stone that’s as rich and bold as the garnet. The Victorian Emerald-Cut Garnet Ring in 14K White Gold is a striking example. This ring turns a 10mm by 8mm emerald-cut garnet into a piece of fine art by surrounding it with a frame of intricately-carved white gold. If you look closely, you’ll see that this frame, as well as the band that holds it, is adorned with tiny engraved flowers, adding a sweet surprise for all who take the time to let their eyes linger upon this sophisticated piece as it turns old-fashioned style into a modern, beautiful statement.

If you’d prefer a look that’s completely modern and thoroughly classy, don’t miss the Mozambique Garnet and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold, a new, stunning addition to Apples of Gold’s collection of garnet rings. This striking pieces features a 6.5mm Mozambique garnet, accented with 46 channel-set diamonds—nearly a quarter carat in all. These accent stones stud the slender band and surround the center gem in two elegant arcs, forming a collar of sparkle. If you’d prefer a warmer look, try this style in rose gold. Either way, this is a design with rare beauty.

As a semiprecious gemstone, garnet is an affordable pick, allowing you to experiment with a wide variety of styles without making a big dent in your bank account. Silver garnet rings are particularly affordable picks as they combine this wallet-friendly gem with an equally affordable metal. Each of the above rings is also available in sterling silver, providing you with pieces that offer rich sparkle that you don’t need to be rich to buy.

Garnet pendants also provide a number of fresh takes on this ancient crimson stone. For instance, the Oval Shaped Contemporary Garnet Pendant features a 0.60 carat oval-shaped garnet that’s hugged with two shining arms of yellow gold that form a graceful teardrop shape around this gem. This simple but eye-catching modern look comes with a coordinating 18-inch chain, making it ready to wear or to give.

The deep red glimmer of garnet allows any of these pieces to communicate affection, in addition to serving as striking fashion statements. Whether you chose one of them for their good looks or their ability to express your love, these styles prove that there are plenty of fresh ways to wear this striking crimson stone.

St. Valentine was a priest during the time of Emperor Claudius—a time when the church was persecuted. The emperor passed an edit that prohibited young men from marrying due to the belief that unmarried men made better soldiers; however, St. Valentine saw the injustice of this decree and continued to marry young couples in secret. He saw that marriage was sacred and ­­­­was willing to put himself at risk to promote it.

St. Valentine was eventually captured, imprisoned, tortured and put to death as a result of his stand for marriage. Legend holds that his last words were written in letter to a young woman, which he signed “from your Valentine.”

At the end of the 5^th century the Pope declared February 14^th St. Valentine’s Day, and the day eventually became associated with love. By the 15th century, written Valentines came into being, inspired by St. Valentine’s last words. Today the holiday is a time for both married and dating couples to express their love and garnet Rings that feature hearts are gorgeous ways to do just that.

If you’d like to express your love in a way that’s bold, time-honored and sure to remain beautiful for years to come, don’t miss the Vintage Filigree Garnet Heart Ring in 14K White Gold! This Victorian design features a striking heart-shaped garnet, 10mm square, and places it within an elegantly-carved filigree-like motif. Engraved flowers and ribbons adorn the band of this perpetually beautiful ring, giving it timeless, feminine appeal.

If you’d prefer a more modern look with a heart-shaped garnet, consider the Heart Shaped Garnet and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.  This graceful contemporary piece places a 10mm garnet heart within a shining setting of 14K yellow gold that elegantly sweeps to form an eye-catching asymmetrical look. Five small diamonds accent this setting and provide extra sparkle.

Heart-shaped stones aren’t the only way to feature the classic symbol of love in a garnet ring. For instance, the Garnet and Diamond Heart Ring in 14K White Gold incorporates carved hearts into a vintage-style motif. This charming ring showcases a 5mm round garnet and is accented by two diamonds, each held on one side of the center stone by a finely-detailed heart. The strong lines of this 14K white gold ring create a slightly architectural look that speaks of the strength of your love.

While Valentine’s Day has changed quite a bit since St. Valentine took a stand, this holiday remains a time to focus on love. Try a piece of garnet jewelry, such as these garnet heart rings, when you want to take a stand for the one you adore.

Ruby

The ruby is one of the four classic precious gemstones, and its rich hue has caused it to be sought after and treasured for thousands of years. It’s an especially fitting stone for expressing your love as it’s durable, long-lasting and deeply beautiful.

The Ruby and Diamond Heart Ring in 14K White Gold is a perfect example of the timeless allure of this crimson stone. This Victorian-style ring features a 5mm round ruby, surrounded by an intricately-carved vintage motif that frames this stone with a hexagon of white gold and accents it with a heart on each side. A small round diamond accents each of these hearts and adds sparkle. This ring, with its century-old design, is a lovely way to tell your special someone that you’re in it for the long haul. This piece could also serve as a unique and meaningful engagement ring if you’re planning a February 14^th proposal.

Garnet

As a semiprecious gemstone, garnet is an affordable alternative to the ruby, but it’s not just a stand-in: garnet has a deep red beauty all of its own. Garnet jewelry has been prized for thousands of years in cultures spanning the globe, and its saturated hue speaks of the depth of your affection.

The Garnet Heart and Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold is a lovely piece to slip around a loved one’s neck on Valentine’s Day. This elegant pendant features a 10mm-high, heart-shaped garnet, suspended within a heart of white gold filigree, and accented by a diamond. This piece is light yet substantial, perfect for communicating that you’re the love you share is strong and able to lighten your heart.

Pink Topaz

Pink topaz jewelry is bold, feminine and impossible to miss. This brilliantly-color variety of topaz strikes the perfect balance between girlish charm and daring sophistication. Its slightly unexpected vibrancy makes it an unashamed statement of your affection.

An eye-catching heart-shaped pink topaz is the centerpiece of the Heart Shaped Pink Topaz and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold. This vibrant 10mm-high gem is accompanied by accent diamonds that stud this piece’s unique, sweeping setting. From now until February 14, you can purchase this piece at 10 percent off by entering the coupon code “PINKHEART”. You also have a shot at winning it: enter at http://applesofgold.com/jewelry-sweepstakes/, either for yourself or for a special someone.

Ruby, garnet and pink topaz are all perfect picks for Valentine’s Day. These red and pink stones each represent your love in their own unique way.

Garnet offers welcome warmth in one of the coldest months of the year. Its saturated crimson is like the seeds of a pomegranate—in fact, it’s believed that its name comes from the Latin word “granus” (meaning grain, due to its usually round natural shape) or “granatus” (which means pomegranate, due to this stone’s resemblance to this seeds of this fruit).  Its status as the January birthstone seems especially fitting, and jewelry that features it is a lovely way to honor any special person born in the first month of the year—or anyone who’s a fan of sophisticated sparkle.

In addition to serving as the birthstone for the month of January, garnet is also the traditional gift for a second wedding anniversary and the alternate choice for a sixth anniversary. However, it’s perfect for expressing love anytime, whether you just started dating or you’ve been married for decades.

The deep red shade of garnet is the color that’s most often associated with the heart, making it especially fitting for romantic heart jewelry. For example, the Vintage Filigree Garnet Heart Ring in 14K White Gold features an eye-catching 10mm-high heart-shaped garnet that communicates an unmistakable message of affection. Antique-style swirl and flower motifs are meticulously carved into this ring, giving it a sense of timeless beauty and charm.

Garnet gives a rich shot of color to a variety of vintage styles, proving that its appeal is truly timeless and always welcome. The Victorian Era comes to life in the Garnet Bridal Wedding Ring Set in 14K White Gold. This stunning engagement ring and wedding band set is inspired by the feminine motifs of this time period, and renders these designs perfect for the present. A 4.5mm round garnet adorns the lavishly-engraved engagement ring, and both rings in the set share a detailed motif of swirls and cutouts.

Garnet is also a lovely choice for styles inspired by the Art Deco Period, as beautifully demonstrated in the 1 Carat Art Deco Garnet Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold. This unique ring reveals a round garnet in the opening petals of a white gold lotus flower with style that comes directly from the Roaring ‘20s. The lively swirl and leaf motif engraved on the band captures the excitement of this era, and sets this ring apart.

Garnet also adds sophistication and daring color to contemporary styles. For instance, the Trillion-Cut Garnet and Diamond Ring utilizes a triangular-shaped garnet, accented with four small round diamonds. This asymmetrical look is modern and fresh, while the timeless glimmer of garnet prevents it from being over-the-top trendy.

As a semiprecious gemstone, garnet is relatively affordable, making it a more budget-friendly choice than the other popular red stone: the ruby. If you’re really looking to save some cash, consider one of Apples of Gold’s garnet styles in sterling silver such as the Victorian Emerald-Cut Garnet Ring in .925 Sterling Silver. This daring yet feminine style frames a 10mm high emerald-cut garnet with an ornately-engraved design like a piece of fine art.

In addition to an array of garnet rings, Apples of Gold also offers a selection of garnet pendants and garnet earrings to add color your winter looks. For instance, the Garnet Heart and Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold surrounds a 1.5 carat heart-shaped garnet with an airy white gold heart. This filigree-inspired design is light and ladylike, making it a lovely way to symbolize a love that makes you feel light inside. A single diamond accents the bottom of this delicate pendant, which measures just over a half inch high.

If a vintage look with a bit of an edge is more your speed, try the Garnet and Black Diamond Royal Pendant in .925 Sterling Silver. This sophisticated piece surrounds a 10mm high oval-shaped garnet with numerous black diamonds that make the color of this center stone seem even more vibrant. The scalloped edges of the sterling silver setting give this piece a look that’s reminiscent of a six-petal flower, but this is one flower that will never wilt or fade. Since this pendant comes with an 18” sterling silver chain, it’s ready to present as a gift that speaks of your good taste or to slip around your own neck.

If you’d prefer to add a bit of red sparkle closer to your face, try a pair of garnet earrings such as the 7mm x 5mm Pear Shaped Garnet and Diamond Flower Earrings in 14K White Gold. Each earring features a 7mm high, teardrop-shaped garnet, surrounded by 14 smaller diamonds like sparkling flower petals. This pair is a lovely way to dress up any winter outfit and to add warmth to your face.

Any of these pieces of garnet jewelry would be complemented by the Garnet Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold. Choose from 6mm, 7mm or 8mm stones for a pair of earrings that adds just the right pop of color. No matter what size stones you select, they’ll be held securely and stylishly in place with 14K white gold basket settings. You also have your choice of push-on or screw backs, allowing you to select a pair that suits your preferences and lifestyle. The classic look of these earrings will allow them to serve as stylish accents for years to come.

Regardless of whether you were born in January, July or anywhere in between, garnet jewelry provides welcome reprieve from the coldest season of the year. Try one of these rings, pendants or earrings to warm up your winter style.

But, do you know how Santa Claus came to be? The real Saint Nicholas, the person that inspired the modern-day Santa Claus, was probably the bishop of Myra (close to modern-day Finke, Turkey) in the 4^th Century. While there are many legends about him, most of these stories share a few common characteristics and portray him as a man of great generosity.

According to many of these stories, Saint Nicholas was born into a wealthy family, and when his parents died he inherited a large sum of money. However, he didn’t use the money for personal gain; rather he gave all of it away to those who needed it. One of the most famous tales of Saint Nicholas tells of how he threw bags of gold coins into the windows of the home of three girls who were about to be sold into slavery or prostitution, providing a dowry for them so that they could be married instead.

By the 6^th century, Saint Nicholas was famous, and the emperor Justinian dedicated a church in Constantinople to him. He was revered throughout Europe for centuries and almost 400 churches were dedicated to him in England alone in late Middle Ages. Even after the Protestant Reformation, which discouraged the veneration of saints, he remained popular in Holland and the Dutch brought his legend to the New World by the 1770s.

The name “Santa Claus” comes from the Dutch nickname for Saint Nicholas, “Sinter Klaas.” The modern concept of Santa was greatly influenced by the poem now known as “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” In it, Episcopalian minister Clement Clarke Moore described him as a jolly, kindly figure in a red coat.

The story of Saint Nicholas serves as an example of generosity for us today, and inspires us in our giving. Red and white jewelry, reminiscent of the colors of Santa Clause, is an excellent way to demonstrate your generosity this Christmas.

Garnet and diamond rings are excellent picks for any special person on your list. For example, the Cushion-Cut Garnet and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold puts a 6mm cushion-cut garnet in the spotlight and surrounds it with a frame of glittering diamonds. A diamond-covered band ups the glamour of this piece. Or, choose a garnet and diamond pendant such as the Garnet Heart and Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold, which suspends a heart-shaped garnet within a larger heart of white gold filigree.

If you’d prefer a piece that features two of the traditional precious gemstones, consider ruby jewelry accented with diamonds like the 2 Carat Ruby and Diamond Flower Ring. This classic style is a festive choice for the holiday season and an elegant piece year round. A 9mm-high, 2 carat ruby is encircled by a full carat of round diamonds like the petals of a flower.

These brilliant red and white pieces are both brilliant style statements and excellent ways to demonstrate your generosity. Choose one of in honor of the real Saint Nicholas.

Garnet may be the January birthstone, but late fall is a perfect time to enjoy it. As the world outside seems stripped of color, garnet jewelry adds a welcome touch of vibrancy that’s the perfect bridge between the brilliance of fall and the sparkle of the Christmas season. Its rich red stands out on the grayest of days.

For over 5,000 years the garnet has been putting its deep red sparkle to good use in jewelry, and its timeless beauty makes it perfectly suited for styles inspired by the past. For instance, Apples of Gold’s Victorian Emerald-Cut Garnet Ring in 14K White Gold frames a striking 10mm x 8mm emerald-cut garnet like a piece of fine art on display on your finger. If you look closely, you’ll see that delicate flowers adorn this vintage-style setting, creating a look that’s feminine and classy.

The rich color of garnet is also ideal for contemporary designs as it gives them a sense of depth and warmth. The Oval Shaped Contemporary Garnet Pendant hugs a 0.60 carat oval-shaped garnet with two arms of yellow gold that drape over an 18” chain. This uncomplicated design is both chic and inviting, making it a perfect Christmas gift or a lovely addition to your jewelry collection.

Six marquise-cut garnets joyfully wrap around the wearer’s finger like flowers on a vine in the Wrap Around Floral Garnet Ring in Sterling Silver. This organic look is casual and refreshing, and its nature-inspired design is a prefect reminder of a time when the earth is warm and full of life.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we often think of what we’re thankful for, and there are few things that elicit more gratitude than the love of another person. The deep crimson of garnet is traditionally the color of the heart and several pieces in Apples of Gold’s collection of garnet jewelry utilize heart-shaped stones. The Garnet Heart and Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold surrounds a 1.50-carat heart-shaped garnet with a heart crafted from graceful filigree. It’s a beautiful way to thank someone special for loving you.

As a semiprecious stone, garnet pieces are relatively affordable choices in gemstone jewelry, and there are few times of year when affordability is more appreciated than the weeks leading up to Christmas. Garnet jewelry is the perfect choice for the present, not only for its warm good looks, but also for its ability to provide a wealth of rich sparkle at a price that you don’t have to be wealthy to afford.

As fall fades into winter, don’t let the color fade from your look! It’s far from too late to fall for garnet jewelry that will infuse your style with sparkle and warmth.

The romance of times past comes alive in the Vintage Filigree Garnet Heart Ring in Sterling Silver. One glance of this Victorian-inspired ring will bring to mind images of a simpler time, conjuring up feelings of nostalgia and longing even if you’ve can’t remember a time before cell phones and constant screen time.

Although the motif of this ring harkens back over a century, the art form used to create it is far older than that. Filigree, a form of craftsmanship that’s projected sophistication and style for thousands of years from Egypt to Ireland to India, creates a design that’s timelessly feminine, while graceful carved curls frame a gemstone that seems to glow from the inside.

The garnet featured in this ring is the perfect gem to carry you from fall to winter. Its rich, saturated sparkle gives off a feeling of warmth at a time when the colors of the leaves have given way to gray days. It’s also the ideal gem for expressing love, and the heart shape of the garnet featured in this ring emphasizes any expression of affection. At a centimeter wide and high, it’s bold enough to be sure that its message will come across loud and clear.

Like all of Apples of Gold’s garnet rings, this vintage garnet heart ring is crafted from the highest quality silver that’s available for jewelry. Known as .925 sterling silver, this metal is a durable silver alloy that’s well loved for its versatile luster. Its cool sheen serves as a perfect counterpoint to the rich crimson gemstone that stars in this ring.

Vintage rings like this eye-catching example are timeless choices in silver gemstone jewelry. These styles have already proven that they have staying power, and are ideal for expressing lasting affection.

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