Flowers are often used as symbols of affection as they epitomize the beauty of love that’s fresh and alive. When you give the one you love a floral wedding band (or when you wear the floral style that’s been given to you) you celebrate that your love and commitment are always in bloom, year after year and decade after decade.

Floral patterns are always in good taste, and while they peak in popularity every so often, they never go out of style. Many of Apples of Gold’s botanically-inspired wedding bands display the styles of Victorian Era, a time associated with romance, and capture them with a sense of lively charm.

The Hand Carved Floral Wedding Band in 14K White Gold is overflowing with floral beauty. This 4mm-wide band is adorned with a repeating floral motif that covers three sides of the band, creating a pattern that could have been pulled directly from a Victorian tapestry and that can be enjoyed from any angle. These four-petal blossoms create a look that’s sweet and sure to draw all the right sort of attention.

The Handmade Paisley Floral Wedding Band in 14K Rose Gold is a slightly more subtle take on floral style, but it rewards all those who take a moment to take a closer look. This demurely-designed ring is just 3mm wide, but it packs a lot of feminine style within its petite stature. A soft floral design is delicately carved into this sweet style, accented by swirls of paisley that capture the romance of times past. This lovely handcrafted style is also available in white gold and yellow gold if you’d prefer a more traditional but equally beautiful look.

Paisley is a perfectly pretty partner for floral designs and the Floral Vineyard Wedding Band in 14K White Gold is another lovely example of this pairing. A flower and paisley motif is expertly carved all the way around this ring, creating a look that’s lively, feminine and sophisticated. This three-dimensional design rises above smooth edges, as these sleek polished surfaces create shining borders that hem in this ring’s lively design and add a touch of class.

Not surprisingly, wedding bands with floral motifs can serve as fitting partners for many vintage-style engagement rings, but they’re also lovely with simple diamond solitaire rings or three-stone designs. Wedding rings adorned with flowers bring a meaningful and beautiful touch that adds to the beauty of unfussy engagement rings, just as they accent the designs of diamond rings inspired by the past.

Floral wedding rings like these never fail to communicate that your love is alive and growing. Their beauty—and their message—will never wilt.

Celtic knots twist and turn to form designs with no beginning or end, and their continually curving nature allows them to serve as symbols of eternity. When wrapped around wedding bands, these motifs become pictures of endless love and reminders of undying commitment. In addition, as strands of gold and other precious metals intertwine to form these designs they create a representation of the way that a husband and wife are woven together as one.

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, let’s take a look at several fashionable and meaningful wedding bands that bear the motifs of St. Patrick’s homeland. Whether you’re looking for a ring that gives a nod to Irish heritage or are simply looking for a piece that represents the constancy of your love, the bands are stylish and meaningful picks.

The Caer Celtic Knot Wedding Band Ring in 14K White Gold provides a contemporary take on a centuries-old knot. This seamless design wraps around a sleek 14K white gold band, providing a symbol of your connection and lasting affection. It’s an excellent pick for both the bride and the groom.

The Celtic Heart Knot Wedding Band Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold uses the contrast between two metals to draw attention to its unique design. A curling Celtic knot twists to from a one-of-a-kind heart motif that repeats over and over around the entire band in gleaming 14K yellow gold. This shining, three-dimensional design is contrasted by polished 14K white gold edges that form a classy border above and below. By combining an intertwining Celtic motif with the timeless symbol of love, this ring is an excellent reminder that your heart and the heart of the one you love are inextricably woven together. This 7mm band is also available in two wider widths by request, if you’d prefer to showcase this piece’s eye-catching motif in slightly bolder fashion.

The Caedmon Celtic Wedding Band in 14K Two-Tone Gold is another striking two-tone wedding band that puts the spotlight on Celtic design. This bold 8.5mm-wide wedding ring is crafted from solid 14K white gold and wrapped with a 14K yellow gold knot motif that stands above it and catches the eye as it contrasts with the ring upon which it sits. This pairing of two gleaming colors of gold places extra emphasis on a time-tested design and on the meaning behind it.

Each of the Celtic wedding rings featured here are available in a number of metals, as well in striking two-tone combinations. In addition, each one features a unique comfort fit that allows them to sit more organically on your finger.

Any of these Celtic styles can create a picture of lasting love. Try one to represent your endless commitment and unbreakable bond.

There’s far more than just one way to incorporate a botanical look into your wedding band! From subtle vintage floral designs to sleek modern looks to exquisite diamond-laden styles, there’s a floral wedding band for a wide range of tastes.

The 14K White Gold Floral Wedding Band offers a contemporary take on botanically-inspired style. Crafted from solid 14K white gold, this ring gives off a cool, soft glow as it wraps the wearer’s finger in a modern leaf motif. This design calls to mind the leaves of a vibrant vine as it creates a never-ending wreath that serves as a fresh picture of the love that makes your heart come alive.

The Vintage Floral Wedding Band in 14K Rose Gold might be petite, but it packs a lot of feminine charm into one sweet little ring. This 3mm-wide band is meticulously engraved with a delicate floral motif that wraps around this band like the pattern that covers a Victorian tapestry. This demure ring calls to mind a simpler time and conveys a sense of sweeping romance. In addition to this rose gold ring with its soft warm glow, this lovely band is also available in white gold, yellow gold or platinum by request.

If you’re looking for a bolder take on botanical style, you can’t miss the Floral Leaf Diamond Wedding Band in 14K Two-Tone Gold! This show-stopping wedding ring combines two precious metals and a full half carat of diamonds to create a picture of the richness of your affection and the beauty of being able to share your life with that one special someone. A ring of overlapping 14K white gold leaves encircles the center of this striking band, rising elegantly to display each perfectly-sculpted detail. Framing these leaves are two petite lines of milgrain that form a border between this piece’s leafy center and two rings of small round diamonds. These dazzling stones are set within gleaming 14K yellow gold, providing contrast in both color and texture. At 10mm wide, this is a daring style with a big dose of class. Like all two-tone wedding bands, this ring is both eye-catching and versatile, able to coordinate with jewelry of any metal. However, if you’d prefer a slightly more subtle take on this design, it’s also available in several single metals.

Floral wedding rings of all kinds are enduring reminders that true love never stops growing and that the one you adore never ceases to make your heart flutter. Unlike the bouquet that the bride carries down the aisle or the petals scattered by the flower girl, these blossoming motifs will last for a lifetime. They’re the perfect symbols of love that’s always in bloom.

As he explored the meaning of life in the Biblical book of Ecclesiastes, King Solomon, the wisest man in history, wrote about the importance of having another person with whom to walk through life:

“Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor:
 If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.
Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”

The concept that “a cord of three strands is not quickly broken” is beautifully captured in Apples of Gold’s collection braided wedding bands. These wedding rings are stylish symbols of your connection to the one you love, creating a picture of the way that the two of you are weaving your lives into one.

The 14K White Gold Wide Braided Wedding Band uses fluid, interwoven strands of 14K white gold to create a graceful symbol of the way you’re woven together with the one you love. Polished edges frame this braid and add a sense of class.

Braided wedding bands that utilize more than one metal allow the designs they contain to really pop, as their multiple colors create a picture of the way that you and the one you love complement one another despite your differences. The 14K Tri-Color Gold Braided Wedding Band Ring is a striking example. Like all tri-color wedding bands, this ring draws the eye by contrasting three different metals within one unified design; however, this ring also stands out for what it symbolizes. This simply styled but bold ring braids three ribbons of brushed-finish 14K gold—one of white gold, one of yellow gold and one of rose gold—to create a three-dimensional style that communicates the beauty of your connection.

The 14K White Gold 7.6mm Braided Wedding Band Ring combines three textures to create an extraordinary symbol of your connection. Flat, shining strands of 14K white gold are tightly braided together to form the continual motif that wraps around the center of this ring, while two distinct edges add textural contrast and class. Both an inner rope-like border and gleaming outer edges cooperate with the central braid to create a look that emulates sophistication. This designer wedding band is both exquisite and meaningful.

Any of these braided wedding bands is a stylish and beautiful reminder that you and the one you love are no longer walking through life as individuals, but together. Choose one to celebrate that a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

C. S. Lewis had a bit to say about love and in Mere Christianity he wrote:

‘Love as distinct from “being in love” is not merely a feeling. It is a deep unity, maintained by the will and deliberately strengthened by habit; reinforced by the grace which both partners ask, and receive from God. They can have this love for each other even at those moments when they do not like each other; as you love yourself even when you do not like yourself.”

Love is far stronger than surface attraction, and it’s strong enough to endure through those times when you’re not exactly overflowing with affection. It’s not just a feeling; it’s a choice and a commitment—one that’s perfectly symbolized in heart wedding jewelry.

The Eternal Heart Wedding Band Ring in 14K White Gold creates a heartwarming reminder that your love and commitment never ends. Smoothing, shining three-dimensional hearts snuggle up next to one another to create a continual ring that wraps all the way around this 14K white gold band. This look is contemporary, sweet and always meaningful.  In addition to this cool white gold version, this lovely ring is also available in a number of two-tone combinations, including the Eternal Heart Wedding Band Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold, which allows a ring of 14K white gold hearts to pop from atop a 14K yellow gold backdrop.

The 3/4 Carat Diamond Heart Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold would pair nicely with the aforementioned wedding band, but it’s a gorgeous statement of lifetime love all on its own. A round ¾-carat diamond rises from this unique ring creating a dazzling focal point, while hearts wrap around the wearer’s finger as a symbol of enduring love. This variation of a timeless solitaire will never fail to speak of the joy of finding your one special someone. Or, for a chic, modern twist on this style, try replacing the traditional white diamond with a sophisticated black diamond in the 1/2 Carat Black Diamond Heart Ring in 14K White Gold.

The 1 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Ring also puts a twist on the classic diamond solitaire, but instead of surrounding a timeless round stone with a heart-laden band, this piece features an eye-catching heart-shaped diamond. This small detail allows this ring to have major impact while retaining a sense of perpetual class. And, the fact that this heart is crafted from the most resilient of gemstones allows it to communicate the lasting nature of your love.

Hearts rings are popular picks for engagement rings and wedding bands for their feminine charm and for their ability to communicate endless commitment and affection. Try one to pop the question or to say “I do.”

Wedding band sets with braided motifs add an extra measure of symbolism as they depict the weaving of two lives into one. In a braid, individual strands combine to form a cord that’s stronger than the sum of its parts—a perfect representation of the strength that results when two become one. For instance, the 14K White Gold 7.6mm Braided Wedding Band Set is wrapped with a clean braid of flat strands of 14K white gold, a picture of the way that you and the one you love are intertwined for life. Milgrain edges frame this classy braid and add contrasting texture, while smooth, polished edges provide a simple but fitting finishing touch.

Celtic Wedding bands provide a time-honored way to signify your connection as their intertwining motifs create pictures of endless love. The knots that adorn these rings have been adopted by many couples as symbols of eternity, as these designs continually twist and turn without end. The Caer Celtic Knot Wedding Band Set in 14K Two-Tone Gold showcases a modern, slightly angular interpretation of a centuries-old design sculpted from shining 14K yellow gold. This motif is strikingly contrasted by the backdrop upon which it rests: a highly-polished, 7mm wide, 14K white gold band.

Plain wedding bands may not be fancy, but as is the case with all wedding rings, they communicate a powerful message. In fact, their simple shape can help them convey this message with clarity and strength. A circle represents the endless nature of true love, and these minimalistic styles allow this symbolism to take the spotlight.

For instance, the 6mm Plain White Gold Wedding Band Set in 14K simply and elegantly communicates undying affection and commitment. This pair of rings is available with a polished or brushed finish, as well as your choice of a traditional or comfort fit, which allow these bands to sit more naturally on the wearers’ fingers.

If you’re attracted to the unmistakable elegance and meaningful grace of classic styles, but are looking for rings that are a little out of the ordinary, consider the 14K White Gold and Rose Gold Wedding Band Set. From the outside, these 6mm rings look like ordinary brushed-finish wedding bands, but they hold a secret that only the two of you will know about it. Their inner surfaces are crafted from 14K rose gold, hugging your fingers like a warm embrace.

Apples of gold carries a wide range of matching wedding band sets for brides and grooms in search of coordinating symbols of love. Try one of these pairs to celebrate the two of you becoming one.

Hammered styles can take whatever you throw at them, and their intentionally weathered look means that a few dents and dings only add to their character. They’ ready for anything and can stand up to a lifetime of knocks—in fact, these little imperfections make them more treasured as time passes. Like true love, these pieces get better as they weather the storms of life.

These rings are excellent choices for guys who tend to be hard on their jewelry. They’re among the more popular types of white gold wedding bands for men, but they’re also great picks for women or for couples who want a matching set.

The Hammered Wedding Band Ring in 14K White Gold combines a hammered center with double polished edges that add class without overpowering the rough and ready personality of this ring. The understated contrast of pounded and smooth textures provides interest and communicates your love with quiet strength. In addition to this 14K white gold version, this ring is also in 14K two-tone gold, 18K gold or platinum, as well as any other color combination by request.

Hammered styles that combine pounded finishes with polished touches such as gleaming edges or exacting milgrain offer the perfect pairing of rugged good looks and refined style. The Hammered Milgrain Wedding Band in 14K White Gold is a perfect example. This 7mm-wide ring accents a pounded center with a thin border of fine, twisting milgrain and highly-polished edges. It’s simultaneously classy and rough-hewn, making it suitable for a wide range of tastes.

If you’d prefer a hammered wedding ring with a touch of warm yellow gold, consider one of Apples of Gold’s two-tone hammered styles such as the Brushed Hammered Wedding Band in 14K Two-Tone Gold. This eye-catching piece features a pounded ring of 14K white gold, hugged by not one but two yellow gold edges that add sunny sophistication. This combination of milgrain and smooth, polished borders gives this ring a dressed up look that doesn’t lose touch with its rugged roots. If this color combination isn’t quite your cup of tea, you can also choose from several other metal pairings.

Any of these Hammered wedding rings can easily stand up to the dents and dings of life, and grow in character as a result. Their pounded look is a reminder that true love can endure any trials and become stronger in the process. Choose one or a set to represent your lasting, resilient relationship.

In the famous love chapter, I Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul describes the true nature of pure love:

Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Love never fails …

And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Vintage-style wedding bands are ideal choices for representing a love that only grows better with time. These styles are increasingly treasured as time goes by and their beauty never fades. Like two people in a marriage relationship, the years only deepen the value of these pieces.

Since each of the rings in Apples of Gold’s selection of vintage wedding bands is crafted with the utmost care from only high-quality precious metals, they’re poised to become the heirlooms of future generations. As the decades pass, they’ll remain symbols of love that never goes out of fashion.

Floral motifs are common in Victorian styles, and these nature-inspired motifs are always a tasteful way to represent your love and commitment. A repeating design of four-petal flowers wraps around the Vintage Floral Wedding Band Ring in 14K White Gold. This whimsical pattern proves that old styles don’t have to be stuffy. Each blossom sits whimsically in its own milgrain-bordered box, adding elegance that can be seen from every angle.

Stripes never go out of style, especially when they’re a part of vintage-style jewelry. For instance, the Antique-Style Wedding Band Ring in 14K White Gold is covered in diagonal stripes that call to mind a rope, continually and evenly wrapping around this ring. This simple, repeating pattern is mirrored in miniature in the similarly-designed borders of this ring, adding a sense of continuity and timeless class. An antique finish provides a look that’s time-honored but perfect for the present.

Many of Apples of Gold’s vintage wedding rings exhibit the work of a skilled craftsman, and these handcrafted pieces are a fitting way to represent a love that’s one of a kind. For example, the Handmade Paisley Floral Wedding Band in 14K White Gold is adorned with expertly-carved flowers and swirls, creating a look reminiscent of a Victorian tapestry. While this style is subtle, it rewards those who take a closer look to admire its demure beauty. The graceful shapes and elegant curves of this ring give it a soft, luxurious feel that’s gorgeously feminine.

While 14K white gold lends a light, lovely sheen to these vintage weddings rings, they’re also gorgeous as silver wedding bands if you’re seeking a similar look with a lower price tag. These rings coordinate seamlessly with nearly any jewelry collection and serve as symbols of timeless love that are beautiful and affordable.

Each of these rings is 3mm wide or less, but each one possesses a style that surpasses its petite size. Whether adorned with flowers, paisley patterns or classic stripes, these rings demonstrate with their timeless style that your love is far more than a passing fad.

The Christmas Carol “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” captures this hope, but, much like today, the time in which the words to this famous carol originated was a time of many uncertainties. Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow first wrote the lyrics on Christmas Eve, 1963, just months after the battle of Gettysburg had taken over 50,000 lives. The U.S. Civil War was still raging and Longfellow’s son had been severely wounded. In addition, just two years earlier, Longfellow’s wife had died tragically in a fire. It was hardly a time of peace.

As he heard the Christmas bells ring, Longfellow wrote:

I heard the bells on Christmas day

Their old familiar carols play,

And wild and sweet the words repeat

Of peace on earth, good will to men.

However, Longfellow wasn’t immediately moved by the bells’ message:

And in despair I bowed my head

“There is no peace on earth,” I said,

“For hate is strong and mocks the song

Of peace on earth, good will to men.”

However, as he continued to listen to the bells peal, he realized that because of the message of Christmas, there was always hope:

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:

“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;

The wrong shall fail, the right prevail

With peace on earth, good will to men.”

A faith that right will prevail gives hope to every area of our lives, including our relationships. Wedding jewelry celebrates this hope, and there’s no better time to shop for it than this joyful time of year.

The Victorian-inspired Paisley Design Wedding Band 14K White Gold captures a sense of joy. An elegant three-dimensional paisley design graciously adorns this feminine band, giving a nod to the past while looking hopefully to the future. Rows of milgrain frame this lively motif, while polished edges provide a sleek finishing touch.

Braided wedding bands celebrate the way that a husband and wife are woven together so that they move through life as one. The 14K White Gold 7.6mm Braided Wedding Band Ring is an eye-catching example. Ribbons of gleaming 14K white gold are tightly woven into a stylish symbol of your connection, while milgrain and polished edges add class.

An engagement ring captures the hope of spending the rest of your life with the one you love, and vintage styles celebrate the timelessness of this hope. For instance, the Art Deco 1/4 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold harkens back to the 1920s, but its design perfectly captures the promise of life together. A 14K yellow gold lotus flower gleams as it opens to reveal a sparkling round diamond. In contrast, this ring’s 14K white gold band is adorned with a graceful design of leaves and paisley.

The promise of Christmas infuses every area of life with hope. Celebrate the hope of life together with joyful wedding jewelry.