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.

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.

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.

True love never comes to an end, and the Eternal Heart Wedding Band Ring in 14K Rose and White Gold creates a lighthearted, pretty picture of unbroken commitment and affection. A ring of 14K white gold carved hearts encircles this ring, symbolizing that your love for your spouse will never run out, and providing shining contrast to the 14K rose gold band and edges.

If gold wedding bands are more your style, consider the Heart Vineyard Diamond Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold. This 7mm band could have been pulled straight from a fairy tale with its princess-worthy styling. A petite round diamond sparkles from a center of a carved heart, forming the centerpiece of this feminine ring, while vine-like scrollwork branches out from either side. A graceful flower accents both the right and left, adding a sweet touch finishing touch to this three-dimensional design, as well as a symbol that your love is in full bloom.

If you’re looking for a ring that adds additional symbolism to the meaning held within the heart, consider Apples of Gold’s Silver Celtic Heart Knot Wedding Band. Two rings of heart-shaped Celtic knots wrap around this cool band, symbolic of two people that are committed to loving one another for the long haul. Although the original meaning of these Celtic motifs is unknown, because they have no beginning or end, many have used them as emblems of eternity. These knots can also easily represent the interweaving of two souls into one as they gracefully loop and twist, and they allow this ring to serve as a daily reminder that you and the one you love are inextricably linked. An antiqued finish makes this design stand out, allowing it make an eye-catching stand for your love.

When you love someone, you give them your very best, and rings that exhibit exquisite craftsmanship can capture this willingness to give your all for that one special someone. For example, the Artisan Heart Etched Wedding Band in 14K Two-Tone Gold is adorned with a detailed heart motif that combines the look of filigree with the timeless symbol of love. This feminine motif, carved into a wide center band of 14K yellow gold has an old-fashioned yet lively feel that communicates both long-lasting commitment and sweeping romance. White gold edges add contrast and versatility to this superiorly crafted ring. This style’s 8mm width offers the perfect balance to its delicate design, creating a look that’s both bold and ladylike.

Heart wedding bands express a message of love that’s clear to all who see. While these rings use a simple symbol, this emblem is able to instantly communicate your affection with style and grace.

If you’ve had your eye on one of Apples of Gold’s Celtic wedding bands, today is a great day to finally make the purchase. The Celtic Trinity Knot Wedding Band Ring in 14K White Gold combines a century-old motif with sleek, modern sensibility. A never-ending Celtic knot is woven around this band, creating a picture of love that never stops, while a single trinity knot provides a focal point as well as an additional symbol of eternity. An antique finish makes these designs really pop and gives this ring a look that’s both time-honored and contemporary. Choose your width, from 6mm to 9mm for a ring that’s a good fit for your finger as well as for your love.

If you’re considering a platinum wedding band, consider saving even more off of Apples of Gold’s already low prices by taking advantage of this Black Friday offer. The Platinum Paisley Design Wedding Band is wrapped with a stunning three-dimensional paisley motif that could easily have been borrowed from a richly-patterned Victorian tapestry. Both milgrain borders and polished edges accent this gorgeous design, creating a look that’s truly memorable and that captures the romantic spirit of the era that inspires it. This lavish ring is just one of Apples of Gold’s exquisitely styled platinum wedding bands for women.

Or, save on two-tone styles that mix two gorgeous metals, such as the Brushed Hammered Wedding Band in 14K Two-Tone Gold. This truly classy ring combines colors and textures to form a seriously sophisticated style with just a touch of rugged appeal. A 14K white gold hammered band wraps around the center of this ring, adding a pounded look that’s a little rugged but fully refined. Accenting this band are not one, but two 14K yellow gold borders: rings of milgrain, and smooth, polished edges.

Black Friday can also be a day to save on wedding bands that express what you believe as well as your love for one another and Apples of Gold carries a wide selection of styles that serve this very purpose. Statements of faith don’t get much simpler than the Titanium Cross Wedding Band, a sleek flat band in which has been carved a single cross, communicating a straightforward message. Choose one with a white, black, blue, green or natural-colored cross for a look that compliments your style—no matter which one you choose, the titanium from which this ring is crafted serves as a symbol of faith that is strong.

The hubbub of the holiday season has officially begun, but don’t forget to take advantage of Apples of Gold’s Black Friday Sale for your wedding jewelry as well as for your Christmas gifts. Today is a great day to find the rings will symbolize your love for the rest of your life.