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Guide to Pearls: The Many Faces of the June Birthstone

Guide to Pearls: The Many Faces of the June Birthstone

Many people think of the pearl as a single gemstone, but the truth is that there’s far more to the June birthstone than the white orbs that most often come to mind. Apples of Gold’s collection of pearl jewelry contains pieces that feature a number of different kinds of pearls, each with its own unique […]

Heart Jewelry for Wedding Guests

Heart Jewelry for Wedding Guests

Wedding season is in full swing! June is the most popular month for weddings, with 17 percent of couples tying the knot in this month. And, not surprisingly, June kicks off the top season for weddings: from now until September is prime wedding season. Since the average wedding has 139 guests, according the wedding website […]

Best Jewelry of 2013

Best Jewelry of 2013

Drumroll, please! To follow are the five best pieces of the year, five rings that are true standouts for their exquisite style and flawless craftsmanship. This year’s top picks include both wedding bands and stunning gemstone rings, all of which display undeniable beauty, and all of which have proven their popularity. Vintage styles are an […]

Birthstone Spotlight: The Pearl

Birthstone Spotlight: The Pearl

Few things communicate class like pearl jewelry. From Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn to Princess Diana and Jackie Kennedy, women known for their impeccable taste have been wearing pearls for decades, and the appeal of these pieces shows no signs of waning. As the birthstone for the month of June, it’s no surprise that a […]

Allie Madison Reviews White Topaz Stud Earrings from ApplesofGold.com

Allie Madison Reviews White Topaz Stud Earrings from ApplesofGold.com

Meet Allie Madison & wear her white topaz stud earrings in 14k white gold, from ApplesofGold.com! Transcript: Hi, this is Allie Madison from ApplesofGold.com and today I’m reviewing a timeless pair of stud earrings that calls to mind the versatile sparkle of diamonds, but at a much lower price. These white topaz dazzlers add a […]

Four Blue Gemstone Rings for the Bride’s Right Hand

Four Blue Gemstone Rings for the Bride’s Right Hand

Looking for a way to add something blue to your bridal ensemble, as well as a piece you’ll want to wear long after the big day is but a memory? Try a blue gemstone ring! From blue topaz rings to sapphire pieces, here are four blue gemstones perfect for the bride’s right hand on the […]

Amethyst Rings: Glittering Ways to Wear the Violet Trend

Amethyst Rings: Glittering Ways to Wear the Violet Trend

You’ve probably heard a lot about emerald as Pantone’s color of the year, but this vibrant green hue isn’t the only color to enjoy star status this spring and summer. Pantone’s color palate for these seasons also includes an eye-catching shade of lavender, “African Violet,” and this hue has been popping up all over the […]

Genuine Opal Rings: Subtle, Shimmering Sophistication

Genuine Opal Rings: Subtle, Shimmering Sophistication

For thousands of years, the opal has been admired by civilizations around the world, from the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians to the Greeks and the Romans, for its unique iridescent quality. Thus, it’s no surprise that today, genuine opal rings provide an enduring sense of subtle sophistication. Pliny, a Roman philosopher eloquently described the opal’s […]

Birthstone Spotlight: Emerald

Birthstone Spotlight: Emerald

In many parts of the world, May is the month when the nature explodes with green: the trees are full of leaves, the grass is growing faster than you can mow it and the danger of the last frost has past. Thus, it’s not surprising that a vibrant green stone is the birthstone for the […]

Pink Topaz Solitaire Rings: Three Ways to Wear a Single Pink Stone

Pink Topaz Solitaire Rings: Three Ways to Wear a Single Pink Stone

When a gemstone is as bright and bold as pink topaz, it doesn’t need extra adornment to make a statement. Gemstone solitaire rings that feature this striking stone provide solid proof of this fact, and the there’s far more than just one way to wear a sophisticated pink topaz solitaire. Audrey Hepburn, a lady known […]