Jewelry Guide

Jewelry guide and fine jewelry styles, including diamond rings and gemstone rings, and jewelry tips from online jeweler, Apples of Gold.

Why Every Wardrobe Needs a Tiny Cross Necklace

A tiny gold cross necklace isn't merely another piece of bling; it's a profound emblem of faith, grace, and lasting style.

Precious and Semi-Precious Gemstones

Learn all about both precious and semi-precious gemstones with our guide to the top 12 most popular gemstones common to jewelry shoppers. Precious and Semi-Precious Gemstones A gemstone is a cut and polished piece of mineral crystal often used for jewelry. Although most gemstones are generally hard on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness (a […]

Jewelry Made in Italy

Gold Italian jewelry is one of the most coveted and sought after fine jewelry items in the world. What makes jewelry made in Italy so desirable compared to jewelry made in other parts of the world, even sometimes the United States? While consumers in America are now often seeking American-made, which Apples of Gold Jewelry […]

What is the Best Metal for Engagement Rings?

It’s finally time to shop for that perfect diamond engagement ring—or perhaps you’ve opted for a diamond alternative, such as a gemstone or moissanite engagement ring. But when it comes to precious metal, which is best? 14K Gold, 18K Gold, Platinum or Silver? Below, I’ll highlight some of the pros and cons of each. 14K […]

White Gold or Yellow Gold?

White Gold and yellow gold are two of the most popular metals for jewelry. However, the difference between yellow gold and white gold is beyond just the color preference. At different points in history, picking between white gold and yellow gold had never been a challenge. However, in today’s clutter of style trends, the demand […]

Why Shopping for Jewelry Online Can Be Better Than In Person

While some really benefit by the in-person experience of a traditional, brick and mortar jeweler, there are real benefits when shopping for jewelry online. Let’s go over some of the reasons why online jewelry shopping can be better than shopping in person and under what circumstances this is true. Comparison Price Shopping for Jewelry Let’s get right to […]

Why is the Gram Weight in Gold Jewelry Important?

When shopping for gold jewelry, it is impossible to know whether or not you are getting a good deal, unless you know the gram weight or gold content of that item and have a general knowledge of the price of gold per gram. In this article, we will help you to have a working knowledge […]

Amethyst is the February Birthstone

The beautiful and lilac and sometimes deep purple colored amethyst is the traditional February birthstone. Amethyst is also the 6th wedding anniversary gift. The idea of birthstones goes back as far as the Bible—to the breastplate of Aaron when God established the Levitical priesthood. The breastplate with its 12 gems representing the twelve tribes of […]

What is 950 Platinum?

950 platinum is the metal purity in finished jewelry, including for example in platinum wedding bands or rings. All genuine platinum jewelry should be hallmarked with either the letters, “PLAT” or “950”. The 950 stamp is more specific while the PLAT designation is more general, although both are legal and valid hallmarks for jewelry. What […]

The Difference Between GIA Certified and Non-Certified Diamonds

When shopping for diamond engagement rings, you may be confronted with the proposition of whether you should opt for a standard, non-certified diamond or a GIA, EGL or other independently verified certified diamond with grading report. NON-CERTIFIED DIAMONDS The first important aspect of this question is to understand that “non-certified” does not mean that a […]