Jewelry Hot List

Last was the year of new jewelry for Apples of Gold, with the addition of over 600 new, unique jewelry pieces. Below are some of the “hot seller” highlights from our newest fine jewelry pieces:

Black Diamond Rings became a hit for Apples of Gold with our Art Deco Black Diamond Ring and so we added several new designer pieces to our popular black diamond jewelry collection, including a Benchmark Black and White Diamond Eternity Band, 1 Carat Black and White Diamond Cross Pendant, as well as our all black diamond solid gold cross pendant for men.

Of course, we love our blue diamond jewelry too!

By far, our best selling blue diamond ring was our 0.93 Carat Blue and White Diamond Swirl Ring. Our popular blue diamond jewelry pieces was expanded to include our best selling 0.93 Carat blue and white diamond swirl ring. We added many other blue diamond rings to our blue diamond jewelry collection as well that turned quite a few heads.

Wedding Bands have always been at the heart of our jewelry line and Paisley Wedding Bands have always been at the top of our list. Our Paisley Collection was expanded with a new deeply engraved paisley wedding band in 14k white gold, 14k yellow gold, and our most popular paisley release: the 14k rose gold paisley wedding band.

It was our goal to added many new unique personalized jewelry pieces to our collection, and we met our initial goals!   The most popular being our Personalized Gemstone Circle Pendant, the Engravable Boy Gemstone Pendant and Engravable Girl Gemstone Pendant, our Personalized Gemstone Baby Shoe Pendant, and Personalized Gemstone Heart Pendant.

We also introduced a new line of Personalized Disney Jewelry, and new gold name pendants.

Benchmark Wedding Bands - A high-end wedding ring brand which includes a Lifetime Warranty and Lifetime Re-Sizing Policy. We plan on adding many new Benchmark styles in 2009.

Official Disney Jewelry – featuring popular Disney characters such as Tinkerbell Jewelry, Mickey Mouse Jewelry, Winnie the Pooh Jewelry, and more! Our Personalized Disney Jewelry collection also proved very popular and all very affordable!

Read more about our Disney Jewelry line: Disney Jewelry for an Imaginative Holiday, A Man Named Walt, and our official Disney Jewelry Release.

We plan on adding more popular Disney characters in 2009.

Apples of Gold’s most popular cross, The Polished Solid Gold Cross Pendant also saw a new addition, including: 18K Gold Cross Pendant, an 18K White Gold Cross Pendant,  and a Men’s Platinum Cross Pendant.

This cross is fully solid gold and finished on both sides (not hollow), measuring approx. 1 1/4″ tall x 1″ across and 2.5mm thick. Although originally crafted for men, both men and women enjoy this beautiful, expression of Christian faith.

This amazing cross was followed by the release of our 18K Gold Onyx Cross Pendant.

What is better than your own writing or the handwriting of your beloved, engraved onto a wedding band? Apples of Gold Jewelry created the concept of engraving your own writing onto a gold band with our new Personalized Handwritten Wedding Bands in 14k gold yellow, 14k white gold, and 14k rose gold.

Simply scan your handwriting onto your computer and email it to us! We’ll do the rest!

Our unique Victorian-Style Three Stone Diamond Ring became a hot seller in 2008 and as platinum prices dropped, we decided it was the perfect time to offer a Victorian-Style 1 Carat Three Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum also. Also available as a three stone 1 carat diamond engagement ring in 14k white gold or a 1/2 Carat Platinum Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring.

We look forward to 2009 as we expect to add more items than we did in 2008! We expect to double our production in 2009, with 500 new jewelry pieces being added in the 1st Quarter alone. Yes, we plan on keeping the Apples of Gold Jewelry elves very busy through 2009!

Great Holiday Gifts: Birthstone Jewelry

Buying holiday gifts can be a tough task. Most people will agree that the ideal gift is something thoughtful and personal that the recipient will cherish. The tough part is finding that special item to fulfill the above criteria. Jewelry is always a great pick for a holiday gift since it’s something that a woman can wear throughout her life and pass down to future generations.

But what jewelry? Individual tastes vary, but there is one way to guarantee that the jewelry you give her will have personal meaning: give a beautiful piece of birthstone jewelry.

4 Reasons Why She‘ll Love It:

1. There are a few important occasions that practically demand jewelry as a gift. Her birthday, big anniversaries, and Christmas or Hanukkah are among them.

2. Receiving beautiful jewelry during the holidays is extra sentimental, and she will always remember the warmth of the holiday you spent together when she looks at your gift.

3. Most people love their birthdays, and, consequently, they also love their birth month. People read astrology and identify with their signs for a reason: people love identifying with their birthdays and symbols of their birthday.

4. A birthstone ring, necklace or earrings is more than just another piece of jewelry. It’s much more personal and thoughtful, and lets her know that you care about details… and that you remember her birthday.

Choosing the Perfect Birthstone Gift

Now that you’ve decided to wow her with birthstone jewelry for the holidays, it’s time to choose the perfect piece to take her breath away. Here is a rundown of what gemstone pairs with each birth month, as well as beautiful pieces we’ve hand-picked for their exceptional style and value:

January Gemstone: Garnet
Perfect Pick: We suggest a pretty pendant like the Heart Clover necklace set in 14k white gold.

February Gemstone: Amethyst
Perfect Pick: Though amethyst is usually purple, it also comes in a gorgeous ethereal green. We love the green amethyst and diamond earrings set in 14k white gold.
March Gemstone: Aquamarine
Perfect Pick: A nearly 3 carat cushion-cut aquamarine pendant surrounded by diamonds will take her breath away.

April Gemstone: Diamond
Perfect Pick: Treat her to a lovely but simple circular white gold pendant encrusted with sparkling diamonds.

May Gemstone: Emerald
Perfect Pick: Bold green emerald and diamond stud earrings will enhance her eye color.

June Gemstone: Pearl
Perfect Pick: A beautiful dark Tahitian pearl necklace with diamond starfish accent is both fashion-forward and timeless.

July Gemstone: Ruby
Perfect Pick: A ring with a ruby center stone is a smart choice. Christian women will love the ruby and cross setting – it’s subtle yet meaningful.

August Gemstone: Peridot
Perfect Pick: A round peridot gemstone pops when surrounded by diamonds in this pretty white gold necklace.

September Gemstone: Sapphire
Perfect Pick: A sparkling three-stone sapphire ring says you will love her for the present, past and future.

October Gemstone: Tourmaline
Perfect Pick: Lucky tourmaline birthday girls will love showing off a pretty cocktail ring set with the pink stone.

November Gemstone: Citrine
Perfect Pick: Show her you love her with a citrine cocktail ring shaped like a heart.

December Gemstone: Topaz
Perfect Pick: A brilliant topaz ring accented with blue and white diamonds is simply stunning.