Jewelry Trends

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.

Featured Product: Princess Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold

Everyone has their favorite colored gemstones and aquamarine is one of ours. This icy blue stone is a perfect contrast to the warm tones of summer. Aquamarine is a type of beryl, which is naturally a colorless stone. Iron and other mineral elements in the earth serve to give the aquamarine its distinctive shade. The […]

A Plentitude of Pearls

If one strand of pearls is extraordinary, three are even more so. This season, the trend in wearing the precious pearl is the bold, dramatic layering of strands. And the pearls don’t have to match—combine your grandmother’s delicate pearl necklace with a strand of oversized baroque pearls. Pearls come in a rainbow of colors—don’t hesitate […]

Au Naturel: Jewelry That Reflects Nature

There is nothing more wondrous than the natural world that God has created. The beauties and marvels of creation continue to amaze and awe us–and provide the perfect inspiration for jewelry design as well. This season, the trends lean towards jewelry inspired by nature. Leaf patterns, swirls, florals, and designs that imitate creation come to […]

The Story Behind Birthstones

You probably know the gemstone associated with the month of your birth, but what is the story behind the birthstone? How did the tradition of wearing a special stone for your month begin? How did birthstone jewelry become so popular? As you have read in previous Apples of Gold jewelry blog articles, many of the […]

Engagement Ring Trends 2011: Give It A Twist

Wraps, swirls, twists, and curlicues—these are the engagement ring designs topping the list for 2011. The twist and swirl setting patterns, like the one shown here, help surround and crown your center stone, giving it the place of prominence it deserves. And while size isn’t the most important factor in choosing your engagement ring, the […]

Engagement Ring Trends 2011: Floral

With a nod to the retro, rings bearing a floral design, setting, or pattern are among this year’s most significant trends in engagement rings. When choosing an engagement ring, the aim is to find a piece that not only enchants you today, but that you will love and cherish for the rest of your life. […]

Featured Item: Italian Murano Glass Beads

For an item that is unique, different, and a change from traditional gemstone jewelry, Italian Murano glass is an attractive alternative. This special glass comes from the island of Murano, located off the coast of Venice. Using their own complex glassmaking technique, known as “lampworking,” Murano glassmakers layer and swirl the bright colors to create […]

New Product: Rustic Sterling & Amethyst

This summer we are all about sterling! And nothing brings out silver’s shine like a colored gemstone. Amethyst is a favorite for its attractive and enchanting purple hue—a perfect complement to the summer color palette. Our rustic amethyst and silver pieces set enchanting amethyst stones in fine sterling, showing off the brightest and best that […]

Heavy Metals: Tungsten Wedding Bands For Men

What man doesn’t love a rugged, hard-core, do-anything, go-anywhere wedding band? Strength and durability are the qualities that lead most men to a wedding band made of tungsten carbide. This metal is ten times harder than 18K gold and highly resistant to general wear and tear. It’s nearly as hard as a diamond, rating 8.0-9.0 […]