Halo engagement rings are hot right now and if you’re not yet acquainted with them, now is the perfect time to get to know these extremely elegant styles. As their name suggests, halo engagement rings surround a center stone with a frame—a halo—of smaller stones, creating looks that are rich in sparkle and that are [...]
For literally thousands of years, the garnet had been used in adornments, and you might think that by now there aren’t many fresh ways to wear this gemstone. Not so! Garnet rings come in a wide range of styles, from vintage looks to stunning contemporary pieces. While all of these designs are relatively new compared [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day! While most of us associate today with red roses, chocolates and cards filled with declarations of love, there’s far more to this holiday than the exchange of tokens of affection such as heart rings. The roots of Valentine’s Day trace back over a thousand years to the act of one brave man [...]
The past continually fascinates, and from Jane Austin novels to the tales of Ernest Hemmingway, we’re often drawn to stories of times when life moved at a less harried pace. These tales provide a chance to escape and absorb ourselves in a world before cell phones and constant screen time. The styles of the Victorian [...]
The designs of the 1920s are back, and they’re making their mark on the jewelry world. First forged in a time of Jazz and Flappers, Art Deco styles capture a sense of excitement that’s both time-honored and modern, with style that’s too classy to ever be forgotten. Vintage gemstone rings that showcase Art Deco designs [...]
Thousands of years ago, King Solomon wrote, “For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.” (Proverbs 8:11) Why did the wisest man who ever lived choose to use a ruby to demonstrate the matchless worth of wisdom? He recognized it as a gemstone of great [...]
Vintage styles aren’t just relics of the past—they’re a big tend right now for their unashamedly feminine styling and matchless craftsmanship. Vintage gemstone rings that showcase the looks of the Victorian Era or the Art Deco period instantly elevate any outfit with a big dose of beauty and charm. These rings originate in a simpler [...]
From wedding jewelry to romantic, diamond-studded gifts to pendants that make statements of faith, hearts have been showing up all in jewelry of nearly every kind. These pieces have long been favorites for their ability to represent love clearly, simply and beautifully. While heart jewelry is particularly popular right now, it never goes out of [...]
Some of the top jewelry trends of 2012 are also looks to watch in 2013. These styles have been growing in popularity, and they promise to be top picks for the year to come. Here are four jewelry trends that are going strong in 2013: 1. Pink Topaz Rings The brilliant color of pink topaz [...]
At Christmas, we often hear about peace on earth and, it’s because of the first Christmas that we can experience true rest in our hearts. This sense of calm is gorgeously represented in green amethyst jewelry. The apostle Luke described the night that peace came to earth: Now there were in the same country shepherds [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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