The Beautiful Story Behind Handmade Braided Wedding Bands

Give Thanks! Wedding Bands and More to Celebrate Your Gratitude

Thanksgiving is a time to express our gratitude for the blessings we’ve been given. At Apples of Gold, we’re thankful for the opportunity to offer our customers stunning wedding bands, gemstone rings and a host of other top-quality jewelry at significant savings. When the Pilgrims set sail for the New World in 1621, they were […]

Braided Wedding Bands: Symbolizing the Greatest Commandment—and Gift—of All!

When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, His answer boiled down to love. He answered that it is the command to love God, followed the command to love others: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love between a husband and wife is both a manifestation of love for one another and a […]

How to Clean Titanium Jewelry

Titanium is a performance metal both in and out of the jewelry word. It’s both a popular choice for pieces that are designed to last for a lifetime, such as mens titanium wedding bands, and for aerospace applications. While this metal is undeniably tough, jewelry crafted from it still needs a little TLC from time […]

Why Men’s Celtic Wedding Bands Can Make Strong Statements

Celtic knots have been around for at least 1,500 years, and there’s a reason why these motifs have endured throughout the centuries. They’re strong designs that can convey equally strong messages, and men’s Celtic wedding bands harness this power to create messages of love with fortitude and class. Although the original meaning of Celtic knots […]

Black Diamond Rings: Beyond a Basic

Many women rely on a little black dress for formal occasions, and the majority of closets contain at least one pair of black pants and a black T-shirt or two. Just as black is the most basic of basics when it comes to clothing, jewelry such as black diamond rings that features this darkest of […]

Silver Wedding Bands: Embracing the Paisley Trend

Paisley has been showing up a lot lately, and on runways from New York to Milan this millennia-old pattern has been adding a whimsical touch to fashion. Paisley is hardly new, however, and its status as both a classic and a trend make pieces that feature it both up-to-the minute statements and timeless investments. Apples […]

Christian Wedding Bands to Celebrate Love Made Possible

A Christian wedding isn’t just a celebration of love between two people. It’s also a time to praise God for bringing those two people together and for giving them the ability to love one another as He loved them. Although this kind of love is out of reach by human standards, He makes it possible, […]

Why Vintage Wedding Bands are Perfect for Today … and Tomorrow

Many of the styles that your grandparents and great-grandparents wore are surprisingly relevant today. The designs of Vintage wedding bands may be inspired by the past, but their perpetually gorgeous looks can easily mesmerize in the present. Wedding bands with vintage flair leave no question as to whether or not their style has staying power. […]

Jewelry Gifts for Bridesmaids

Your bridesmaids are giving their time, and likely a bit of their money, to play a big part in your special day. Why not say thanks to each one with a gift of beautiful jewelry? Pieces such as sterling silver rings, gemstone pendants and strands of pearls can all communicate to your bridal party that […]