David Tishbi Wins Jeweler’s Choice Award

At Apples of Gold, we pride ourselves on bringing our customers the best, newest and most beautiful jewelry designs we can find. One of the latest additions to our jewelry designer roster is David Tishbi, renowned designer whose finely crafted, artsy jewelry pieces are handmade in Israel. After attending the Las Vegas JCK convention, we were thrilled to hear that one of our favorite rings, the David Tishbi leaf print spinner ring, won the 2009 Jeweler’s Choice Award for Best Ring Design Under $2,500.  The award is well-deserved, and we’re excited to be on the cutting edge of jewelry by offering the award winning design on our site.

About the Award Winning Ring

The gold-rimmed leaf spinner ring is crafted from oxidized sterling silver and features a matte yellow gold rimmed base. In the middle of the leaf-etched sterling silver ring lies a free-spinning thin yellow gold band that transforms the ring from special to extraordinary. It is easy to see why this unforgettable design captured the award, and at under $300 the ring is priced amazingly well.  The great price point makes its win in the $2,500 category even more exciting. If you love the design as much as we do, we suggest snapping it up before it sells out after receiving so much press.

More from David Tishbi 

David Tishbi’s collections are primarily crafted from oxidized sterling silver and accented with gold to create truly special, unique jewelry.  Though the leaf-print spinner ring received the Best Design award, Tishbi has an entire line of delicately handcrafted spinner rings to choose from.

We also love the quadruple gold spinner ring, the hammered 14K gold and sterling silver spinner ring, and the rose gold spinner ring. With such a variety of unique designs to choose from, it’ll be  difficult to choose your favorite.

David Tishbi Dent Earrings

David Tishbi is an innovative, modern collection of sterling silver and gold jewelry. Tishbi’s  unique designs are coveted by the style-conscious and worn proudly by fashion forward people and celebrities throughout the world. Since David Tishbi jewelry was founded over a decade ago, the jewelry line has been handcrafting their pieces in Israel. This supports Israeli communities and enables Tishbi to turn out cutting edge jewelry lines in which every piece is hand made and unique. David Tishbi specializes in the juxtaposition of sterling silver and yellow gold for a striking effect.

When we saw David Tishbi’s handcrafted jewelry, we fell in love and knew we wanted to offer it to our customers. The  exquisite artistry in the collection has captivated our customers as well, and we are expanding our assortment of the Tishbi jewelry line.

One of the most versatile pieces are the David Tishbi Dent Earrings. They are simple and sleek without being boring, perfect for everyday wear. The earrings are hand crafted from nickel-free sterling silver while the face of the earring is brushed with 14K yellow gold for a striking contrast. Since both gold and silver precious metals are used on the earrings, they can easily be worn with other white gold, yellow gold and sterling silver jewelry pieces without clashing.

The Dent Earrings come in both a square shape and a circular shape, so you can choose your preferred look. The earrings are such an understated, chic style statement that they are bound to become one of your favorite go-to jewelry items.  View the rest of David Tishbi’s gorgeous designs at Apples of Gold.

How To Keep Sterling Silver Looking Beautiful

The addition of our beautiful new David Tishbi jewelry collection to Apples of Gold has introduced a new precious metal to our site: fine sterling silver. Before adding this line we offered our customers lovely gold, platinum and titanium jewelry, and we are very excited to now also offer handmade, solid sterling silver jewelry at fantastic prices.

Since sterling silver has become a part of our precious metal family, we have created a simple guide to keeping sterling silver looking beautiful and new. If you haven’t already, check out our article detailing the Top Four Ways to Keep Gold Looking Great; a must-read for gold jewelry lovers. Without further ado, here is our list of ways to keep sterling silver jewelry looking like new:

1. Regularly Clean Sterling Silver with a Mild Cleanser

To create a mild cleanser, mix one pump of a mild liquid soap with a cup of warm water. Allow your sterling silver jewelry to soak in the solution for a few minutes, then rinse off and polish with a soft cloth. Clean sterling silver gently using this method about once a month to keep tarnish at bay.

2. Sterling Silver Cleaning Methods to Avoid

Though some sites will advise scrubbing your sterling silver with a toothbrush and toothpaste, this can permanently dull and scratch your jewelry. Avoid using abrasives whenever possible to keep sterling silver’s smooth, shiny surface.

Though ultrasonic jewelry cleaners made for sterling silver are a great option for solid sterling silver (like David Tishbi’s solid sterling LOVE ring, shown at top),  it should not be used with sterling silver jewelry that also has a gemstone.

Gemstone jewelry, like our lovely smoky quartz and sterling silver ring (seen at right), can be forever damaged in an ultrasonic cleaner. For sterling silver jewelry with gemstones, simply clean with a mild cleanser and a cloth, as discussed in Tip #1.

3. How to Prevent & Remove Tarnish on your Sterling Silver Jewelry

Jewelry tarnishes thanks to contact with air, and tarnish can build up quite a bit on jewelry that is rarely worn. First and foremost, you can prevent tarnish buildup by wearing your jewelry regularly and storing it in an airtight container or bag.

However, once your jewelry has tarnished it is necessary to clean it as soon as you notice the tarnish for best removal. Many hardware and grocery stores carry a paste specifically formulated to remove tarnish on sterling silver.

4. Avoid Harsh Chemicals

Finally, keep your sterling silver jewelry looking great by avoiding exposure to harsh chemicals. Household cleaners, detergent, and even beauty products like hairspray and shampoo can deteriorate your silver jewelry. Remember to remove sterling silver items when swimming as well, since chlorine can permanently damage the beautiful shiny finish.

Now that you know how to take care of a fine piece of sterling silver jewelry, check out our brand new selection of modern, eclectic pieces from David Tishbi. His cutting edge designs include a mix of precious metals, namely sterling silver and solid gold. We love his triple knot sterling silver ring with solid 14k yellow gold accent (above left),  as well as the beveled globe smoky quartz ring in sterling silver (at right).
If you adore modern, stylish sterling silver jewelry, be sure to check out the other exciting pieces in his collection as well.