As he spread his passion for this dream, King was also careful to admonish his listeners that they were to meet the challenges they faced with peace, not violence. His words in his famous 1963 speech testify to his commitment to nonviolent methods of seeking justice: “Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.” In 1964, Luther became the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and in his acceptance speech he described the treasure of peace:

“I think Alfred Nobel would know what I mean when I say that I accept this award in the spirit of a curator of some precious heirloom which he holds in trust for its true owners—all those to whom beauty is truth and truth beauty—and in whose eyes the beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamonds or silver or gold.”

While peace is more precious than diamonds, silver or gold, Christian pendants that feature doves can serve as beautiful and meaningful reminders that brotherhood is a treasure. For instance, the Christian Dove Holy Spirit Pendant in 14K White Gold simply but powerfully communicates a message of peace with a clean cutout silhouette of a dove in flight. These gleaming lines of 14K white gold create a look that’s timeless and always relevant. It’s also available in yellow gold and sterling silver, giving fans of any metal a beautiful means of expression.

Christian rings that utilize doves can also convey a powerful message, and the Holy Spirit Dove Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold is an excellent example. This shining 14K white gold ring places a round 0.10 carat diamond in the center of a the shape of a dove. This piece could serve equally well as a unique engagement ring or a fashionable, meaningful statement.

Dove jewelry isn’t just for women! For instance, the Christian Dove Diamond Holy Spirit Ring in 14K White Gold is perfect for guys who want to communicate a message of peace and do it with class. This substantial ring accents the silhouette of a dove with eight diamonds and sets this shape atop a textured finish.

Although Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of peace is five decades old, it’s still incredibly powerful today. Dove jewelry can remind those of us in the present to pursue harmony with one another.

In times of tragedy, we often feel powerless. However, there is one thing that we can always do, and it’s the most powerful thing we can do: pray.

Christian rings and pendants can remind us to continually turn to God in prayer, and serve as pictures of the truths to which we cling. The 14K Gold Cross Anchor and Heart Triple Pendant combines three meaningful symbols into one shining piece, providing a picture of the faith, hope and love that carries us through. An anchor dangles from this pendant, representing the faith that grounds us in the face of suffering. A simple cross that hangs in the forefront is a symbol of the hope that we’ve been given because of Christ’s sacrifice, while a polished heart represents the love that was demonstrated on cross, and in our lives. While this is a petite pendant with a playful appearance, the message it conveys is serious and strong.

Peace is hard to come by in times of grief and fear, and it’s in times like these that we need to remind ourselves that we are never alone. We’re told that God will never leave us or forsake us, and dove jewelry can help us remember that He is present, even in the face of suffering. These pieces use the image of a dove, which has long been associated with the Holy Spirit, to serve as symbols that He is with us, and that the peace He gives will never run out.

The Christian Dove Holy Spirit Pendant in 14K White Gold is a simple but powerful reminder of the Holy Spirit’s constant presence in our lives and of His ability to give us peace. This piece features a gleaming outline of a dove in flight for a look that’s light but substantial. The contemporary, versatile look of this pendant makes it an ideal accent no matter what you’re wearing.

If you’d rather keep a reminder of the Holy Spirit’s presence close at hand, try the Holy Spirit Dove Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold. This glowing ring adorns a silhouette of a dove with a single diamond, adding sparkle that will catch your eye and turn your mind to the symbolism behind this contemporary style. The gleam of rose gold adds a warm touch, but if you prefer, this design is also available in white gold and yellow gold.

The Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, “Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way.” Similarly, as we remember the families of Sandy Hook in prayer, we ask God to give peace and healing to each one.

A Christian wedding isn’t just a celebration of love between two people. It’s also a time to praise God for bringing those two people together and for giving them the ability to love one another as He loved them. Although this kind of love is out of reach by human standards, He makes it possible, and Christian wedding bands are a symbol of this gift of God.

In Mark 9, Jesus tells a father desperate for a miracle for his son that “All things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father cries out, “I do believe; help my unbelief.” Faith despite doubts was essential for this father and it’s essential for us, too. Just as Jesus restored this man’s son after his expression of faith, God often does the seemingly impossible when we believe in Him.

True love between two people is truly a miracle, and it’s one that only God can make possible. In a Christian marriage, God brings together two imperfect people, molding them into one and allowing each to make the other better. Christian wedding bands celebrate the wonder of two lives sharing life as one.

Bible verse rings send powerful messages as they utilize portions of God’s word within styles ranging from minimalistic to ornate. By wearing wedding bands that contain Scripture, you honor the role that your faith played in bringing you and the one you love together, as well as the part it plays in binding you together in love.

Many wedding ceremonies declare the bride and groom “to be husband and wife, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Rings that contain representations of the persons of God, in whose name you and the one you love are joined as husband and wife, serve as continual reminders that are joined together, not only before men but before your creator.

From the outside, the “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” Wedding Band in 14K Gold looks like a plain flat yellow gold band. However, inside it contains a reminder of the trinity: interspersed with crosses, the words “In the name of the Father,” “In the name of the Son” and “In the name of the Holy Spirit” are laser inscribed. This simple but meaningful ring is available in your choice of widths for a perfect fit.

Christian wedding bands that feature symbols of the Holy Spirit are pictures of the strength that God gives us through His Spirit to love one another selflessly. For example, the Christian Dove Diamond Trinity Ring in 14K White Gold features a silhouette of a dove—a symbol of the holy spirit—craved simply but with strength. A vertical line of three diamonds, representing the three persons of the trinity, accents this asymmetrical modern style.

The miracle of true love is one of the greatest earthly pictures of God’s love. If you’ve seen this wonder in your life, why not celebrate the miracle of love made possible with one of Apples of Gold’s Christian wedding bands?