Tag: amethyst rings

Heart-Shaped Gemstone Rings—Whether Your Love is Old or New!

Heart-Shaped Gemstone Rings—Whether Your Love is Old or New!

Whether you’d like to let a special someone know that she holds your heart or want to celebrate a relationship that’s endured for decades, a gemstone ring with a heart-shaped stone is a lovely pick! These styles leave little question about the message you’d like to convey, and their feminine designs make them pieces that […]

February Birthstone Spotlight: Amethyst

February Birthstone Spotlight: Amethyst

At one time, amethyst jewelry was worn only by royalty; fortunately that’s far from the case today! Now the birthstone for the month of February, amethyst is a beautiful and accessible pick for everything from stud earrings to engagement rings! And, while this purple gemstone is a perpetually popular pick, it’s especially on trend at […]

Amethyst Jewelry: Stunning Ways to Wear the Color of 2014

Amethyst Jewelry: Stunning Ways to Wear the Color of 2014

You may have heard the Pantone, the global color authority and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced its color of the year for 2014: Radiant Orchid. However, did you realize that this hue is nearly identical to that of a popular semiprecious gemstone? Amethyst jewelry  displays the hue that Pantone describes […]

Four Reasons to Choose a Gemstone Engagement Ring

Four Reasons to Choose a Gemstone Engagement Ring

Wondering whether a gemstone engagement ring is the right pick for your proposal? Here are four reasons to consider an engagement ring with a colored gem. They stand out from the crowd. An engagement ring that features a colored gemstone immediately catches the eye. It’s unexpected, making it an ideal way to celebrate that the […]

Three Reasons to Choose an Amethyst Engagement Ring

Three Reasons to Choose an Amethyst Engagement Ring

If you’re planning a proposal have you considered amethyst? If not, there are three reasons to choose an amethyst engagement ring. Amethyst is associated with royalty. The color purple has long been associated with royalty as purple dye was once only affordable by the ruling class. Although violet cloth and other items in this lush […]

Dozens of New Gemstone and Diamond Halo Rings!

Dozens of New Gemstone and Diamond Halo Rings!

Have you seen any of Apples of Gold’s new gemstone and diamond halo rings? While halo rings have been a part of our gemstone jewelry collection for some time, we recently added dozens of stunning new halo styles that give you a wide range of gorgeous options. The halo ring first came into vogue in […]

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 […]

Romantic Gemstone Rings to Make Any Day Valentine’s Day

Romantic Gemstone Rings to Make Any Day Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day may have been earlier in the month, but that doesn’t mean that it’s too late to show your love to your special someone with a romantic piece of jewelry. When you’re in love, any day can be Valentine’s Day and gemstone rings with romantic style are always a fantastic way to demonstrate your […]

Birthstone Spotlight: Amethyst

Birthstone Spotlight: Amethyst

You may know it as the February birthstone or simply as a pretty purple gem, but regardless, amethyst is a stone that’s hard to ignore. Its violet sparkle gives amethyst jewelry of all kinds a touch of regal beauty. Amethyst is the most precious stone in the quartz family. Its lush purple color comes from […]

Amethyst Rings: Suited for Royalty … and for You!

Amethyst Rings: Suited for Royalty … and for You!

No color is linked with royalty quite like purple. The dye originally used to dye fabric purple was obtained from a small mollusk found only in an area the Mediterranean Sea off of the Phoenician city of Tyre, and violet fabric was so costly that only the ruling class could afford it. Purple was associated […]