Why Braided Wedding Bands Are the Most Romantic Twist on Tradition

The Best Precious Metal for Wedding Bands

Shopping for wedding bands can be a fun and exciting endeavor centered around your upcoming, momentous Big Day. What wedding ring will you and your future spouse hope to wear forever? Answering this question can be an adventure in shopping but it can also pose some challenges. Where does one start? Which precious metal is […]

25th Silver Anniversary Gifts

Every wedding anniversary is worth celebrating, but the 25th one deserves special sterling silver Jewelry for your husband or wife. After all, you have successfully spent 25 years of your lives together. There were probably many highs and lows together, making this celebration even more special.  Silver Jewelry Anniversary Gift Ideas Whether you want to […]

When Should You Buy Wedding Bands?

Preparing for your dream wedding requires a lot of strategic planning. When should you buy wedding bands? Here is advice from a professional jeweler. When Should You Buy Wedding Bands? We usually recommend ordering your wedding bands two months or more before your wedding date. This gives you plenty of time to have your wedding […]

American Made Wedding Bands

Your wedding bands are among the most valuable and important pieces of jewelry you will own in your lifetime, second only to your engagement ring. When choosing your jewelry, why not choose an American made wedding band made in the U.S.A. by local American manufacturers and craftsman? At Apples of Gold Jewelry, our wedding bands […]

7 Best Engagement Ring Styles for Your Soulmate

Finding the best engagement ring to propose to your soulmate can be one of the most significant and life-altering decisions of your life. Learn about 7 of the most popular and best engagement styles in the wedding and jewelry market today. Sharing your life with someone is a magical and meaningful experience, and if you’ve […]

7 Different Styles of Wedding Bands

Wedding rings hold immense importance for couples everywhere. In fact, many think this piece of jewelry is more important than engagement rings as it represents a couple’s union. Representing the marriage and vows exchanged between two people, wedding bands are a visual representation of love and commitment.  Since you will hardly ever take off your […]

When to Buy Your Wedding Bands

A lot goes into preparing for the “big day” of your wedding, from getting your wedding dress, making arrangements for your hair and makeup, selecting the right decor and flowers for your ceremony to purchasing your wedding bands for both bride and groom and making sure they fit! Since your wedding bands will ideally be […]

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 […]

The Growing Popularity of Antique-Style Engagement Rings

“Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. ” – Jeremiah 6:16 Antique style engagement rings have now been trending for over a decade, as a […]