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Platinum vs. Titanium Wedding Bands

Platinum vs. Titanium Wedding Bands

Are you torn between the lovely look of platinum and titanium wedding bands? If so, you are in luck. We are going to cover the important differences between platinum and titanium to help couples make an informed decision on which metal is right for their wedding bands. Once you’ve weighed all the factors against your […]

March 6, 2009 | By | Reply More
Handmade Sterling Silver Wedding Bands

Handmade Sterling Silver Wedding Bands

Apples of Gold’s new handcrafted sterling silver wedding bands are truly unique, artistic renditions that are as individual as your love. Each piece is handcrafted in Israel by jewelry designer David Tishbi and made of nickel-free sterling silver. Some are also combined with 14k gold to create a unique aesthetically pleasing work of art. Handmade […]

March 5, 2009 | By | Reply More
How To Keep Sterling Silver Looking Beautiful

How To Keep Sterling Silver Looking Beautiful

The addition of our beautiful new David Tishbi jewelry collection to Apples of Gold has introduced a new precious metal to our site: fine sterling silver. Before adding this line we offered our customers lovely gold, platinum and titanium jewelry, and we are very excited to now also offer handmade, solid sterling silver jewelry at […]

March 4, 2009 | By | Reply More
David Tishbi Jewelry

David Tishbi Jewelry

Apples of Gold Jewelry has added an eclectic new collection of designer handmade two-tone jewelry made with a combination of 14k solid gold and sterling silver. Each piece is handmade in Israel by designer David Tishbi. What distinguishes such pieces is that the are not merely layered or gold-plated silver like other similar two-tone jewelry. […]

March 4, 2009 | By | Reply More
Gold Standard – Part II

Gold Standard – Part II

Last week we talked about the Gold Standard, which was when the United States government guaranteed each gold-backed American dollar in circulation. With the current economic contraction that is underway, some people are positing the notion that returning to the gold standard would help.  But the reality is that the gold standard contributed to the […]

March 2, 2009 | By | Reply More
March Birthstone: Aquamarine, “Sea Water”

March Birthstone: Aquamarine, “Sea Water”

The Aquamarine is one of the most treasured stones today for its hardness and resistance to elements. It is also considered the ‘poor man’s diamond’–while it is a hard mineral, it is abundantly mined since the 19th century in Brazil & Africa,  and therefore, more affordable than diamonds. There is much lore attributed to the […]

February 27, 2009 | By | Reply More
Stylish, Alternative Wedding Bands

Stylish, Alternative Wedding Bands

Many nontraditional couples look for ways to express themselves and their individuality through their choice of wedding bands. For these couples, finding exciting, original wedding band designs that are outside the mainstream can be a challenging task. Most wedding bands sold through stores and online tend to be fairly similar in design, lacking that special […]

February 27, 2009 | By | Reply More
Spring Jewelry Trends

Spring Jewelry Trends

As the frost melts and the chill in the winter air mellows, Spring begins to peek its head tentatively around the corner. Though we may still be bundling up in dark turtlenecks and thick jackets, in less than a month Spring will officially arrive with an influx of dainty dresses, bright cardigans and open toe […]

February 26, 2009 | By | Reply More
Top Titanium Wedding Bands, 2009

Top Titanium Wedding Bands, 2009

Top Selling Titanium Wedding Bands from Apples of Gold Jewelry, all made with Aircraft Grade Hypoallergenic titanium. Blue Titanium Celtic Wedding Band One of our most stylish and best selling titanium rings. Anodized powder-coated blue titanium ensures a titanium band that will not fade. The Celtic design features traditional celtic knot-work, symbolizing the eternal bond […]

February 23, 2009 | By | Reply More
Gold Up; How About a Gold Standard?

Gold Up; How About a Gold Standard?

The price of gold vaults upward, surpassing predictions and hits $1000 per ounce this week.  Not surprising, given consumers and investors concerns about the stability of the American dollar.  The value of gold always flies in the opposite direction of the dollar’s value.  That is, if investors think the dollar is going up, the value […]

February 23, 2009 | By | Reply More