Tag: gemstone jewelry

Sapphire Rings to Celebrate Longer Evenings

Sapphire Rings to Celebrate Longer Evenings

The evenings are finally starting to get longer again! As daylight increases, we often have more opportunities to gaze into the evening sky, and stand in awe as the stars appear. Sapphire rings capture the color of the heavens as day fades into night, adding sophistication to your finger any time of day. Sapphire has […]

Floral-inspired Gemstone Rings for Spring

Floral-inspired Gemstone Rings for Spring

Today is the first full day of spring, and many of us are on the lookout for the first few flowers to pop up and signal that, after a cold and lifeless winter, the season of rebirth is finally beginning. Whether or not you’ve spotted a few blooms, floral-inspired gemstone rings can provide a celebration of […]

Peridot Rings in the Color of Spring

Peridot Rings in the Color of Spring

Happy Spring! Regardless of whether the weather in your neck of the woods is balmy or frigid, the first day of this season is a time to celebrate new life. Peridot rings, with their fresh, light green sparkle, are a perfect way to commemorate this time of new beginnings. Peridot is a variety of the […]

Birthstone Spotlight: Aquamarine

Birthstone Spotlight: Aquamarine

About 2,000 years ago, the Roman philosopher Pliny said that aquamarine “has charms not be denied.” That statement is just as true today as it was then. Aquamarine was, and is, a stone with enduring allure that can’t be ignored, and aquamarine jewelry of many kinds showcases its cool, glimmering beauty. The word “aquamarine” comes […]

Three Green Gemstones in Honor of St. Patrick’s Day

Three Green Gemstones in Honor of St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is known as a day for wearing green, and pieces of gemstone jewelry that feature green gemstones are prefect picks for this holiday. Their vibrant sparkle is a lovely way to celebrate not only the festivities of March 17th, but also the message of life that the real St. Patrick brought to […]

Unique Emerald-cut Gemstone Rings: Timeless Shapes Meet Surprising Color

Unique Emerald-cut Gemstone Rings: Timeless Shapes Meet Surprising Color

Unique gemstone rings that feature emerald-cut stones combine surprising color with a timeless shape. As the name suggests, the emerald cut was originally designed for the emerald. Its rectangular shape with cropped corners is a wonderful cut for this green gem, a stone that’s notoriously difficult to cut; however, the emerald cut isn’t just for […]

How Emerald Engagement Rings Capture Love that’s Alive

How Emerald Engagement Rings Capture Love that’s Alive

The emerald might not be the stone that usually comes to mind when you think of an engagement ring, but this stone’s vibrant beauty makes it a lovely choice for popping the question and for serving as a symbol of lifelong love. Here are three ways that emerald engagement rings create a picture of a […]

Unique Garnet Jewelry: New Takes on a Timeless Stone

Unique Garnet Jewelry: New Takes on a Timeless Stone

Garnet has been used in jewelry for thousands of years, and you might think that there’s little that can be done with it that hasn’t before. Think again! Garnet jewelry comes in a vast variety of styles, including a number of fresh looks that make this stone completely new. Since the Bronze Age, garnet jewelry […]

Don’t Miss Asscher-Cut Gemstone Rings!

Don’t Miss Asscher-Cut Gemstone Rings!

Looking for a gemstone ring with a uniquely dazzling cut? If so, don’t miss the Asscher-cut gemstone rings that Apples of Gold just added to their collection! The Assher Cut was developed in Holland in 1902 by Joseph Asscher, a famous jeweler who owned the Asscher Diamond Company (now the Royal Asscher Diamond Company) in […]

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 […]