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January Birthstone Spotlight: Garnet

January Birthstone Spotlight: Garnet

January may often be associated with a fresh, new start, but the birthstone for this month is anything but new: the garnet has been prized for thousands of years—some say as long as five millennia! As long ago as the Bronze Age this gem was used in jewelry, and the Egyptians, the Greeks and the […]

Four Reasons to Choose a Gemstone Engagement Ring

Four Reasons to Choose a Gemstone Engagement Ring

Wondering whether a gemstone engagement ring is the right pick for your proposal? Here are four reasons to consider an engagement ring with a colored gem. They stand out from the crowd. An engagement ring that features a colored gemstone immediately catches the eye. It’s unexpected, making it an ideal way to celebrate that the […]

Sapphire Engagement Rings: Declare Your True-Blue Love

Sapphire Engagement Rings: Declare Your True-Blue Love

Few gemstones have the sophistication of a sapphire. And, no stone has the ability to communicate a love that’s true blue quite like this one. The striking deep blue sparkle of this gem makes sapphire engagement rings  excellent picks when you want to declare that your love is true, rich and never-fading. One of the […]

White Topaz and Diamond Engagement Rings: A Double Dose of Colorless Dazzle

White Topaz and Diamond Engagement Rings: A Double Dose of Colorless Dazzle

White topaz engagement rings could easily be mistaken for diamond rings at first glance, and their ability to imitate the traditional engagement ring look makes them appealing to many. However, when white topaz and diamonds combine in a single style, the subtle differences between these two stones are showcased in lovely fashion, creating a subtle […]

Antique Style Sapphire Engagement Rings: Timeless Color and Stunning Design

Antique Style Sapphire Engagement Rings: Timeless Color and Stunning Design

When you’re looking for an engagement ring that communicates that your love is one that’s made to last, it’s hard to beat a vintage style. And, when you pair one of these styles from the past with a classic precious gemstone—as is the case in sapphire engagement rings with antique styles—you end up with a […]

Three Reasons to Choose an Amethyst Engagement Ring

Three Reasons to Choose an Amethyst Engagement Ring

If you’re planning a proposal have you considered amethyst? If not, there are three reasons to choose an amethyst engagement ring. Amethyst is associated with royalty. The color purple has long been associated with royalty as purple dye was once only affordable by the ruling class. Although violet cloth and other items in this lush […]

Dozens of New Gemstone and Diamond Halo Rings!

Dozens of New Gemstone and Diamond Halo Rings!

Have you seen any of Apples of Gold’s new gemstone and diamond halo rings? While halo rings have been a part of our gemstone jewelry collection for some time, we recently added dozens of stunning new halo styles that give you a wide range of gorgeous options. The halo ring first came into vogue in […]

White Topaz Heart Rings: Expressions of Affection at Prices You’ll Love!

White Topaz Heart Rings: Expressions of Affection at Prices You’ll Love!

With their colorless glimmer, white topaz rings might be mistaken for diamond styles at first. However, these pieces aren’t just stand-ins for those that feature the tradition white precious gem. With a beauty all its own, white topaz is a lovely gemstone in its own right, and designs that combine it with heart motifs are […]

Pink Topaz Solitaire Rings: Three Ways to Wear a Single Pink Stone

Pink Topaz Solitaire Rings: Three Ways to Wear a Single Pink Stone

When a gemstone is as bright and bold as pink topaz, it doesn’t need extra adornment to make a statement. Gemstone solitaire rings that feature this striking stone provide solid proof of this fact, and the there’s far more than just one way to wear a sophisticated pink topaz solitaire. Audrey Hepburn, a lady known […]

Aquamarine Engagement Rings for the One Who Refreshes Your Heart

Aquamarine Engagement Rings for the One Who Refreshes Your Heart

Few gems are as fresh as the aquamarine. This semiprecious gemstone has a light blue hue that calls to mind the clearest sea, and a sparkle that resembles the glitter of the sunlight on the water. Just as the ocean can be simultaneously refreshing and soothing, the aquamarine provides a cool accent to your look […]