Tag: gemstone rings

Birthstone Spotlight: Tanzanite

Birthstone Spotlight: Tanzanite

Why feature the December birthstone at the end of the month? Because it’s a stunning pick for the entire winter season—and beyond! Tanzanite has truly unique beauty that makes it a standout in the grayest months, making pieces of tanzanite jewelry especially gorgeous this time of year. Tanzanite stands out for its brilliant color, a […]

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 […]

Hugo Kohl Jewelry: Bringing the Beauty of the Past to the Present

Hugo Kohl Jewelry: Bringing the Beauty of the Past to the Present

When you look at the stunning antique-style designs of Hugo Kohl Vintage Style Jewelry you’d never guess that the inspiration for these pieces came from a rather unexpected place: the back of a dump truck. However, despite the humble beginnings of this collection, the rings in Apples of Gold’s selection of Hugo Kohl jewelry are […]

Bright Gemstone For Shorter Days

Bright Gemstone For Shorter Days

Now that nightfall is coming earlier, are you craving more sunlight? While there’s not much you can do about the shorter days and the time change, you can add a pop of light and color to your look with a brightly-colored gemstone! Let’s take a look at four semiprecious gemstones that can add bursts of […]

Smokey Quartz Jewelry: Fall Gemstones Part 3

Smokey Quartz Jewelry: Fall Gemstones Part 3

So far in our series on top fall gems, we’ve looked at two stones with bold, saturated color: garnet and citrine. The final gem that rounds out this series, smokey quartz, isn’t quite as bold, but it’s no less stunning. Smokey quartz rings and other pieces that feature this unique stone provide a more muted […]

Citrine Jewelry: Fall Gemstones Part 2

Citrine Jewelry: Fall Gemstones Part 2

Looking for a piece with a golden glow that captures the beauty of an autumn sunset or one of the vivid hues of the falling leaves? Look no further than citrine jewelry! With their saturated golden sparkle, these pieces seem to glow from within, making them ideal picks for fall. The warm dazzle of citrine […]

Garnet Rings: Top Fall Gemstones Part 1

Garnet Rings: Top Fall Gemstones Part 1

Fall is officially here! Whether the weather has already turned a little chilly in your neck of the woods or the temperatures are still soaring, a piece of jewelry that features one of autumn’s top gemstones is a lovely way to embrace the new season. Over the next few blogs, we’ll be looking at several […]

Sapphire Engagement Rings: Declare Your True-Blue Love

Sapphire Engagement Rings: Declare Your True-Blue Love

Few gemstones have the sophistication of a sapphire. And, no stone has the ability to communicate a love that’s true blue quite like this one. The striking deep blue sparkle of this gem makes sapphire engagement rings  excellent picks when you want to declare that your love is true, rich and never-fading. One of the […]

Pink Sapphire Rings: A Bright Twist on the September Birthstone

Pink Sapphire Rings: A Bright Twist on the September Birthstone

There’s more than one face to the September birthstone! In addition to the rich, dark blue gem that comes to mind when most people think of the sapphire, this classic precious gem comes in a stunning pink variety, one that immediately draws the eye with its perfect combination of boldness and feminine charm in pink […]

Birthstone Spotlight: Sapphire

Birthstone Spotlight: Sapphire

No gemstone captures the beauty of the evening quite like the sapphire. With its dark blue color that calls to mind the night sky and a sparkle that dazzles like the glimmer of a thousand stars, this classic precious gemstone is the perfect gemstone for the time of year when the days start to grow […]