“Engagement Month” Is Coming—Are You Ready?

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: do Read More

Diamond Bridal Sets

Many eager boyfriends spend all of their time, money and focus on finding the engagement ring - with little thought to the ring that seals the marriage, the bridal band.  If we can impart one piece of advice on future grooms, it would be this: before you buy your girlfriend the engagement ring of her Read More

Victorian Diamond Rings

Apples of Gold has brought true fashion and aesthetics to its creative line of diamond rings by adding a new line of Vintage and Victorian-style diamond rings. Apples of Gold's Enchanted Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold is set with a high quality, G-H Color, SI1 Clarity 0.35 Carat Diamond (just over Read More

Colored Diamond Engagement Rings

What could possibly be more fabulous than a beautiful, vintage design engagement ring set with a sparkling diamond? Said ring with sparkling colored diamond, that’s what.  Colored diamonds make a lovely alternative to the typically clear diamond used in engagement rings, especially for nontraditional, Read More

Engagement Rings under $1,000

The Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, $575 A delectable lotus flower opens up to hold a 1/4 carat white diamond of H-I Color, SI1-SI2 Clarity in 14k two-tone gold. Beautiful flower and petal paisley motif. Also available in as 1/2 Carat Art Deco Ring for just over $1,000--or try a colored diamond Read More

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 a certified diamond and a non-certified diamond? Though Read More

The Rise of Online Jewelry

When it comes to buying jewelry, consumers are stepping out of retail stores and into their computer chairs to shop online. Online jewelry sales have gone from nonexistent in 1996 to an estimated $2.7 billion dollars in 2009; quite a meteoric rise. Yet currently, online sales represent only 6.5% of the Read More

Something Blue: Blue Diamond Engagement Rings

Colored gemstone engagement rings are one of the coolest ways to personalize an engagement ring. Though all types of gemstones are being used, colored diamonds are the most popular option for those en vogue. Walk the fine line between tradition and originality by rocking a sparkling blue diamond Read More