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Snapshot: Gold Mining in the Philippines

Snapshot: Gold Mining in the Philippines

The interesting thing about the internet these days is that we can see the inter-play of gold prices and the international economic climate.  We can read about laid-off retail workers in England, nervous buyers in Israel and the Mideast, and frightened consumers around the United States. But we can also see a bright spot, like the gold market.  […]

December 1, 2008 | By | 1 Reply More
Help Save a Child’s Life in an AIDS Related Community

Help Save a Child’s Life in an AIDS Related Community

December 1st, 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day–a day when individuals and organizations from around the world join together to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. Apples of Gold Jewelry believes it is inherent within our business model to sanctify a sliver of time in our busy schedules to meditate on […]

December 1, 2008 | By | Reply More
Personalized Handwritten Wedding Bands

Personalized Handwritten Wedding Bands

Anyone can buy a ring or wedding band, but adding a personalized touch can create a memory that can never be forgotten or lost.  Personalized jewelry dates back to the 14th century when people would engrave personal messages on lockets and ID bracelets in France.  Today, the tradition is just as special as stories of […]

November 28, 2008 | By | Reply More
Picture Perfect: Our Chic Style Guide to Holiday Dressing

Picture Perfect: Our Chic Style Guide to Holiday Dressing

What’s the perfect accessory to compliment your holiday attire? A sparkling, irresistibly gorgeous cocktail ring of course. A bold piece of jewelry has the power to put the finishing touch on any outfit, and will take your holiday look from drab to fab. And since a pretty cocktail ring is the ultimate in statement jewelry, […]

November 27, 2008 | By | 3 Replies More
Great Holiday Gifts: Birthstone Jewelry

Great Holiday Gifts: Birthstone Jewelry

Buying holiday gifts can be a tough task. Most people will agree that the ideal gift is something thoughtful and personal that the recipient will cherish. The tough part is finding that special item to fulfill the above criteria. Jewelry is always a great pick for a holiday gift since it’s something that a woman […]

November 26, 2008 | By | Reply More
10% Off All Jewelry through November 30th!

10% Off All Jewelry through November 30th!

(COUPON CODE: APPLES10PT) – Enjoy 10% OFF UP TO $50 on all jewelry from Apples of Gold, now through November 30, 2008! Choose from our high-end gold jewelry, wedding rings, gemstone jewelry, diamond jewelry, personalized jewelry, or any item from our store! Coupon max. value: $50 per order. May be used on any number of […]

November 24, 2008 | By | Reply More
White Gold Cross Pendants

White Gold Cross Pendants

Cross pendants date back to 1000 AD and were worn by believers as an announcement of their faith.  In those days, cross pendants were still the most popular forms of Christian jewelry.  Christians felt connected to cross pendants not only as a way to display faith, but more so as a way to feel an […]

November 24, 2008 | By | Reply More
Gold Prices Going Up!

Gold Prices Going Up!

For the first time in some weeks, the prices of gold have started to rise.  It happened on Friday, after a week of miserable financial news and word that deflation was on the way as fuel prices fall, food and retail prices fall, and inflation backs off.  But gold comes to the rescue of investors, […]

November 24, 2008 | By | 3 Replies More
2008 Jewelry Survey

2008 Jewelry Survey

Holiday shoppers may not be spending with reckless abandon this holiday season, but they will be spending. An interesting jewelry survey by National Jeweler, explains the psyche of the 2008 jewelry enthusiast. Online spending grow only 1% in October 2008 compared to spending in 2007, the lowest monthly rate of growth since Comscore began “measuring […]

November 23, 2008 | By | 1 Reply More
How to Measure Your Ring Size

How to Measure Your Ring Size

Get Professionally Sized. There are many ways to determine your ring size, including wrapping a piece of string or paper around your finger, but nothing is more accurate than being measured by a professional jeweler. We recommend that you take a few moments to stop by your local jewelry store and get measured so you […]

November 22, 2008 | By | Reply More