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Pricing Gold Chains Like Jewelers

Pricing Gold Chains Like Jewelers

Gold chains are by far the simplest types of gold jewelry to price. Learn how to price gold chains like professional jewelers! The most important thing to look for is the gram weight of the gold chain in question. Once you have determined the gram weight, you are equipped for price comparisons. Of course, keep […]

December 31, 2008 | By | 2 Replies More
Jewelry Hot List

Jewelry Hot List

Last was the year of new jewelry for Apples of Gold, with the addition of over 600 new, unique jewelry pieces. Below are some of the “hot seller” highlights from our newest fine jewelry pieces: Black Diamond Rings became a hit for Apples of Gold with our Art Deco Black Diamond Ring and so we […]

December 29, 2008 | By | Reply More
Jewelry Industry Hit Hard By Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

Jewelry Industry Hit Hard By Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

As 2008 comes to an end, one event stood out this year that affected the jewelry industry like no other, The November 2008 Mumbai Attacks.  The Mumbai Attacks was a premeditated and deliberate series of 10 harmonized terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. As a consequence the financial capital and India’s largest city lost 164 people […]

December 29, 2008 | By | Reply More
Gold Hoop Earrings: An Endless Tradition

Gold Hoop Earrings: An Endless Tradition

Somewhere between 2,500 and 3,000 BC in Iraq someone was buried in a royal grave with hoop earrings on, leading us to the oldest earrings ever unearthed by archeologists.  It is rather fascinating that hoop earrings for women continue to be a fashion staple in wardrobes around the world. Maybe we will never discern why […]

December 29, 2008 | By | Reply More
Gold Prices Hit Historic High!

Gold Prices Hit Historic High!

I was going to write about making resolutions relating to buying and investing and enjoying gold in coin, jewelry and investment gold this week, but when I took a look at the news of the day, I felt compelled to discussed what is going on in the markets. That’s because gold advanced for a second […]

December 29, 2008 | By | 2 Replies More
Important Jewelry Shopping Tips

Important Jewelry Shopping Tips

When you are in the market for a new piece of jewelry, it’s important to be aware of a few key factors. First and foremost, getting beautiful jewelry at a great price requires knowledge. But what knowledge, exactly? In a nutshell, always do research on the item you are looking for before buying. We’ll delve […]

December 26, 2008 | By | Reply More
Go for the (Yellow) Gold

Go for the (Yellow) Gold

In the world of style, all gold is not created equal. Though any type of gold jewelry is  fabulous, gold’s three colors are in constant competition to be the hottest pick for the season. White gold was the color of choice for years, but rose and yellow gold rallied and made a strong comeback over […]

December 25, 2008 | By | Reply More
10% OFF Through December 31st! – This coupon has Expired

10% OFF Through December 31st! – This coupon has Expired

This coupon has Expired. Coupon Expires Dec. 31st, 2008. Coupon is not valid on orders already placed, custom orders, or layaway orders. Valid through 2008 only! APPLESOFGOLD.COM – MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HANUKKAH FROM APPLES OF GOLD! Send us your old gold and get store credit towards any item from our store! Or if you […]

December 24, 2008 | By | 2 Replies More
Jen and John’s Wedding Band Story

Jen and John’s Wedding Band Story

November 27, 2007, my husband was in a horrible accident that left him with a broken pelvis after falling down a hill with a 2000 lb rock. My husband was out with some friends in his Jeep at the Elliot State Forest in Oregon when it became stuck on a large boulder. While he was […]

December 24, 2008 | By | Reply More
Holiday Gold Giving!

Holiday Gold Giving!

Have you been in the malls in the last month or so? Gold prices are up, but so are the “sale” and “deep discount” signs.  But gold is expected to do okay this season, as retailers sink deep into the worry zone that has clinched all businesses during this downturn. Idexonline.com reports that nearly half […]

December 24, 2008 | By | 1 Reply More