The Beautiful Story Behind Handmade Braided Wedding Bands

The Meaning of Celtic Wedding Bands

Celtic wedding bands feature different elements for unique symbolism, making them deeply unique jewelry pieces that hold special value and personal meaning in your life. The Meaning of Celtic Wedding Bands Picking your wedding band is a big decision as you are most likely to wear this piece of jewelry every single day throughout 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 […]

The Difference Between GIA Certified and Non-Certified Diamonds

When shopping for diamond engagement rings, you may be confronted with the proposition of whether you should opt for a standard, non-certified diamond or a GIA, EGL or other independently verified certified diamond with grading report. NON-CERTIFIED DIAMONDS The first important aspect of this question is to understand that “non-certified” does not mean that a […]

New Christian Cross Wedding Bands

Apples of Gold Jewelry has always dedicated a significant portion of its product line to Christian jewelry, including Christian engagement rings and cross wedding bands. We are especially excited about the new, Christian wedding rings we added in the first part of the year. There is no reason that you have sacrifice quality and design […]

When To Start Shopping For Your Wedding Rings

Egyptian Pharaohs were the first to use rings to represent eternity. But it shouldn’t take an eternity to choose your wedding ring! How can you be sure to have your wedding rings ready for the big day? Apples of Gold Jewelry® owner Afshin Yaghtin says you should give yourself at least three months to find the rings of your dreams and to allow approximately 2-4 weeks for them to arrive. “That’s because many higher quality rings […]

Stunning White Gold Wedding Bands for Men and Women

PAISLEY ETCHED WHITE GOLD WEDDING BAND RING “Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear.”—John Lennon Why would you choose white gold over yellow gold to express the love for your beloved? In terms of its purity, 14k yellow gold and 14k white gold are the same. […]

Engagement Rings and Bridal Sets for 2020 Weddings

DIAMOND CROSS ENGAGEMENT BRIDAL WEDDING RING SET “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). This new decade will undoubtedly bring new traditions and new fashions, but one thing that never goes out of style is the marriage covenant. […]