Category: Jewelry Trends
Wraps, swirls, twists, and curlicues—these are the engagement ring designs topping the list for 2011. The twist and swirl setting patterns, like the one shown here, help surround and crown your center stone, giving it the place of prominence it deserves. And while size isn’t the most important factor in choosing your engagement ring, the […]
With a nod to the retro, rings bearing a floral design, setting, or pattern are among this year’s most significant trends in engagement rings. When choosing an engagement ring, the aim is to find a piece that not only enchants you today, but that you will love and cherish for the rest of your life. […]
For an item that is unique, different, and a change from traditional gemstone jewelry, Italian Murano glass is an attractive alternative. This special glass comes from the island of Murano, located off the coast of Venice. Using their own complex glassmaking technique, known as “lampworking,” Murano glassmakers layer and swirl the bright colors to create […]
This summer we are all about sterling! And nothing brings out silver’s shine like a colored gemstone. Amethyst is a favorite for its attractive and enchanting purple hue—a perfect complement to the summer color palette. Our rustic amethyst and silver pieces set enchanting amethyst stones in fine sterling, showing off the brightest and best that […]
What man doesn’t love a rugged, hard-core, do-anything, go-anywhere wedding band? Strength and durability are the qualities that lead most men to a wedding band made of tungsten carbide. This metal is ten times harder than 18K gold and highly resistant to general wear and tear. It’s nearly as hard as a diamond, rating 8.0-9.0 […]
Tiger’s Eye is a member of the quartz family and found mainly in the mines of South Africa. Given it’s unique appearance, the stone has long been cloaked in legend and lore. Roman soldiers believed the stone would protect them in battle and others claimed it had the power to increase mental focus and concentration. […]
If you love the iridescent luster of pearl, the traditional June birthstone, you’ll be equally captivated by the moonstone—June’s alternate birthstone. This gem’s special aura is enchanting and feminine. Like most gemstones, the moonstone is cloaked in legend and lore. Known in some cultures as ‘the lover’s stone’ it was said to inspire sentimental emotions. […]
We’re rolling out our new summer pieces and nothing says summer like the subtle, sparkling violet of the amethyst stone and the golden green of the peridot. These fresh, gentle, nature-inspired colors can’t help but remind us of the lush trees, brightly colored flowers, and long sunny days of summer. But these gemstones, set in […]
How many gemstones can you name? If you list includes diamond, emerald, ruby, and sapphire, it’s time to expand you GQ (Gemological quotient). The world is filled with beautiful and fascinating gemstones—many that we rarely see. Keep reading to learn about the gemstones that bring a new sparkle and allure to the world of jewels […]
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, as much as we love traditional diamond engagement rings, we can’t help loving the bold, unexpected style of a colored gemstone crowning your most cherished symbol of love and commitment. May is the month of the emerald, so before we tear off the calendar page, here’s […]
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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