Certified Diamonds vs. Non-Certified Diamonds
Posted: January 22, 2009
Certified Diamonds vs. Non-Certified Diamonds
Last week we shared a little about the 4 Cs of diamonds, and how each C (cut, color, clarity and carat) affects the value and appearance of a diamond. This week we’ll tackle another popular diamond related question: what’s the difference between... Read More →
Think Pink for Valentine’s Day
Posted: January 22, 2009
Think Pink for Valentine’s Day
Ah, pink; the color of warmth, love, friendship and flirtation. Cheeks turn pink at the sight of a crush, and lips color ruby after a heady kiss. With so many pleasant love-related connotations, it’s no wonder pink is such a popular color for Valentine’s... Read More →
The Celtic Secret
Posted: January 19, 2009
The Celtic Secret
It seems improbable to believe that this timeless, enduring, popular jewelry design called Celtic originated from the people the ancient Greeks then referred to as the 'barbarians'. Of course, the Greeks eventually gave them a proper name and came up... Read More →
Gold Prices Rocket Up, then Dip Slightly
Posted: January 19, 2009
Gold Prices Rocket Up, then Dip Slightly
Yup, it was a tough week for the American dollar. More businesses failed. More mortgages foreclosed. More people lost their jobs. Consumer optimism is low. The dollar sank. But gold prices are booming again. Gold rose to its highest in a week overseas... Read More →
Price of Gold Per Gram
Posted: January 18, 2009
Price of Gold Per Gram
Determining the Gold Value in a Piece of Jewelry There is a very simple formula for figuring the base price of gold per gram. (Price of Raw Gold per Ounce) / 31.1 / 24 x (Gold Karat) Rope Chains @ an Average of 40% OFF from Apples of Gold. For... Read More →
Pretty in Pink Pearls
Posted: January 18, 2009
Pretty in Pink Pearls
Unlike cultured pearls, natural pearls are made by the most pristine and indigenous of circumstances; they are not tempered by the works men, but crafted by nature. Apples of Gold's All-Natural Freshwater Pink Pearl Earrings are hand-picked with the... Read More →
Byzantine-Inspired Diamond Cross Pendants
Posted: January 16, 2009
Byzantine-Inspired Diamond Cross Pendants
The most conspicuous characteristic of Byzantine Art (circa 4th Century through 1453 at the Fall of Constantinople) manifests itself in anti-naturalistic shapes. If classical art--which immediately followed medieval Byzantine art--was marked by realism,... Read More →
3/4 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring in Rose Gold
Posted: January 16, 2009
3/4 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring in Rose Gold
Add sparkle and smooth pink-hues to your jewelry collection with Apples of Gold's 0.80 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring in 14k Rose Gold and you will have a trend-setting style on your hands. Set with high quality, white, G-H Color diamonds, the rose... Read More →
Chocolate Pearls – A Decadent Valentine’s Day Gift
Posted: January 16, 2009
Chocolate Pearls – A Decadent Valentine’s Day Gift
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, men across the world are scratching their heads trying to figure out precisely what gift to give to their significant others. There’s no doubt that Valentine's Day can be one of the most challenging... Read More →
The Acrostic Diamond Icthus Pendant
Posted: January 16, 2009
The Acrostic Diamond Icthus Pendant
Apples of Gold's fashion-conscious Diamond Icthus Pendant in White Gold is a perfect way to express your faith in Jesus Christ--without giving up your sense 0f style. The icthus is an acrostic symbol that early Christians used to covertly identify... Read More →
