Citrine? “What’s that?” You say. Isn’t November’s birthstone the topaz? Though people often referred to this yellow gemstone as the yellow or gold topaz, its proper name is citrine. Topaz is a misnomer—the citrine stone is actually a member of the quartz family and gets its sunshine hue from iron in the silicon dioxide that […]
The concept of infinity refers to an entity which is “without bound or end.” The twisting ribbon design, introduced in 1655 is also known as the lamniscate, derived from the Latin word for ‘ribbon’. Could there be a more appropriate symbol for a marriage? Is there a better sign to signify a love that knows […]
When we think of October 31, Halloween is probably the first thing that comes to mind. Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, October 31 is a day in the Christian calendar that should not be fully eclipsed by costumes and candy. October 31, 1517 is the day Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the […]
I was speaking with my son this morning, and among the various things that he hopes to be–such as a Lego-engineer and/or a farmer (after watching episodes of Little House on the Prairie)–we got into talking about religion in the workplace, and how that mentioning Jesus or promoting God in most companies is not tolerated. […]
Tradition holds that December is the most popular month for popping the question. Gentlemen, that’s a mere six weeks away. You know you’ve found the woman you want to spend the rest of your life with. You know she is the one God created you to love and serve. But now here’s the big question: […]
As temperatures start to dip and the woolier clothes move to the front of the closet, jewelry styles change too. Rather than the bright gemstones and shiny silver so popular during the summer months, wintertime jewelry features deep colors, whites, and antiqued metals, pairing perfectly with the charcoals, grays, and ivories that take center stage […]
Is rose gold new to you? In our “Best Of” wedding band series, we’re showing you the many options you have in choosing your wedding jewelry and also helping to educate you on the precious metals that are most frequently used in wedding rings. By browsing through our lineup of best sellers, you can see […]
As we’ve been compiling our lists of bestsellers in all categories, a few pieces consistently pop up as our customers’ favorite selections. We all know that men can be hard to buy for—particularly when you want a special, meaningful gift. Our best-seller lists can help suggest a few of the items that our male customers […]
With so many outstanding diamond engagement rings to choose from, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the Apples of Gold selection. We want you to have options and we want you to select the ring that is perfect for you and your style. That means we aim to provide you […]
If there is one thing we try to do at Apples of Gold, it is delight you. And our customers are all delighted in different ways—some are tickled by the great selection, others keep coming back for our extraordinary quality, the fair and ethical pricing has made loyal customers out of many, and we’d like […]
Sapphire Engagement Rings: Pop the Question With a True-blue Symbol of Love
For a love that’s true blue, it’s hard to beat sapphire engagement rings. The stunning rich blue sparkle of the sapphire is timelessly glamorous and always eye-catching, perfect for expressing a love that’s deep and that never fades. Sapphire rings have been long been loved and worn by royalty from Catherine the Great to Kate […]
Emerald Rings: Unique Ways to Wear the May Birthstone
This month is the perfect time to sport an emerald! Not only is this green gemstone the birthstone for the month of May, it’s also the inspiration for Pantone’s color of the year! The emerald’s saturated green sparkle is ideal for the season when the trees are full of leaves and the earth is full […]
Mom Jewelry at 10 Percent Off—Happy Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day is here! Have you decided how you’re going to honor your mom yet? Mom jewelry of many kinds is a lovely way to show the woman who raised you—or any other woman who’s played an important role in your life—that you appreciate her, and there no better time to buy a piece of […]
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