Why Cross-Inspired Christian Engagement Rings Are Dominating Bridal Fashion

Four Stunning New Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Sets

It’s hard to beat a coordinating engagement ring and wedding band set when you want to celebrate that you and the one you love are a great match. And, Apples of Gold just added several new bridal ring sets to its collection! Let’s take a look at four stunning new engagement ring and wedding band […]

Illusion-Set Diamond Engagement Bridal Wedding Ring Sets

An “illusion-set” or “illusion-setting” engagement ring is a diamond ring with a cluster of smaller to medium sized diamonds set together as the center stone in order to create the impression of a larger diamond center. The diamonds will be set together to look much like a solitaire diamond center, but are actually a collection […]

Interesting Things to Know About Black Diamonds

Diamonds are traditionally thought of in clear white hues or off white colors such as yellow or blue. Diamonds are a sign of love, purity, and endurance and there are several varieties that you can choose from, one of the most uncommon being black diamonds. In contrast to the common lighter hues, diamonds of darker […]

April Birthstone Spotlight: Diamond

From figures of speech like “diamond in the rough” to poems that liken the stars to this glittering stone, it’s likely that no gem is talked about more than the diamond—and for good reason. The diamond has long been renowned for its matchless brilliance and is the undisputed champion when it comes to durability. The […]

How To Keep Diamonds From Falling Out of Rings

I use to wear my wedding and engagement rings all the time.  Never took them off.  Then I found out the hard way that my beautiful wedding ring is fragile.  Who knows what I was doing but one of the diamonds fell out of my band.  Don’t know when or where it happened but it hurt […]

Halo Engagement Rings: Five Trendy Yet Timeless Styles

Some have raised the question, “Are halo engagement rings just a passing trend?” The answer is a resounding “NO!” While halo styles are particularly popular at present, they’re far more than a fleeting fad! Halo rings surround a center gem with a frame of smaller stones that seem to magnify the dazzle of the center […]

Four Ways to Propose on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, and when you propose on this day, every February 14th to come will take on special significance. Here are four Valentine’s Day proposal ideas, as well as a few diamond heart rings that are especially fitting for popping the question this time of year. Light up your […]

Valentine’s Day Deal: 10 Percent Off!

It’s prime jewelry shopping time! And, when you shop at Apples of Gold, it’s also time to save! Until Valentine’s Day, Apples of Gold is offering an opportunity to save on all of its thousands of styles, whether you’re shopping for an engagement ring or looking for a piece that celebrates a lifetime of love. […]

Black Diamond Engagement Rings: Luxury and Mystery on a Budget

Think that black is a strange color to use when expressing love? Admittedly, it’s not a traditional pick for engagement rings, but it’s not one to be overlooked, especially if you’re looking for a piece that will communicate the wonder of true love. Black diamond rings have a sense of mystery that allows them to […]