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Apples of Gold Favorites: Our Top 100 List of Christian Jewelry

Apples of Gold Favorites: Our Top 100 List of Christian Jewelry

Even though Apples of Gold strives to make your online shopping experience as easy and store-like as possible, clicking through web pages is not exactly like the experience of wandering through a store. You can’t ask the jeweler, “What’s selling well?” or “Where are the new pieces?” In our continual desire to enhance your experience […]

September 26, 2011 | By | Reply More
New Item: Organic Leaf Imprint Spinner Ring in Sterling Silver

New Item: Organic Leaf Imprint Spinner Ring in Sterling Silver

David Tishbi Jewelry, designed and handcrafted in Israel, is a perennial Apples of Gold favorite. Made of the finest metals, the jewelry is at once rugged, yet refined, reflecting the geography and conditions of the land of its origin. This fall, as we are announcing a host of new and exciting pieces, we are excited […]

September 20, 2011 | By | Reply More
And The Holy Spirit Descended As A Dove

And The Holy Spirit Descended As A Dove

From the very beginning of the Bible, the dove has had a particular significance. In Genesis, when Noah and his family finally made it through the forty-day storm, a dove was employed to fly out and seek dry land. When the dove continued to return, it was a signal that the waters had not yet […]

September 14, 2011 | By | Reply More
Magnificent Mineral–Marcasite

Magnificent Mineral–Marcasite

Marcasite is a mineral similar to pyrite, but not pyrite, but marcasite jewelry is not marcasite, but pyrite. Confused yet? Evidently back in medieval times, the two stones came under the same name. Today, this metallic black stone (pyrite) goes by the name marcasite in the jewelry store, and you’ll typically find it set in […]

September 8, 2011 | By | Reply More
Fall 2011 Jewelry Trends: Bold & Retro

Fall 2011 Jewelry Trends: Bold & Retro

The fall fashion reports are in and not surprisingly, jewelry and accessories top the list of styles for this season. Fall jewelry will highlight large, funky stones and oversized pieces. Retro is in and when it comes to necklaces and bracelets, layer away because this year, more is more. If you are typically conservative in […]

August 26, 2011 | By | Reply More
Cash For Gold: How Rising Gold Prices Benefit You!

Cash For Gold: How Rising Gold Prices Benefit You!

Why Cash For Gold? Why Now? > Get Started! As we’ve mentioned, gold prices are on the rise. And as the value of gold only continues to increase, Apples of Gold has had to adjust jewelry prices to correspond to the direction of the gold market. But the increase works in your favor: we also […]

August 20, 2011 | By | Reply More
Featured Product: Princess Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold

Featured Product: Princess Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold

Everyone has their favorite colored gemstones and aquamarine is one of ours. This icy blue stone is a perfect contrast to the warm tones of summer. Aquamarine is a type of beryl, which is naturally a colorless stone. Iron and other mineral elements in the earth serve to give the aquamarine its distinctive shade. The […]

August 16, 2011 | By | Reply More
A Plentitude of Pearls

A Plentitude of Pearls

If one strand of pearls is extraordinary, three are even more so. This season, the trend in wearing the precious pearl is the bold, dramatic layering of strands. And the pearls don’t have to match—combine your grandmother’s delicate pearl necklace with a strand of oversized baroque pearls. Pearls come in a rainbow of colors—don’t hesitate […]

August 11, 2011 | By | Reply More
Au Naturel: Jewelry That Reflects Nature

Au Naturel: Jewelry That Reflects Nature

There is nothing more wondrous than the natural world that God has created. The beauties and marvels of creation continue to amaze and awe us–and provide the perfect inspiration for jewelry design as well. This season, the trends lean towards jewelry inspired by nature. Leaf patterns, swirls, florals, and designs that imitate creation come to […]

August 7, 2011 | By | Reply More
The Story Behind Birthstones

The Story Behind Birthstones

You probably know the gemstone associated with the month of your birth, but what is the story behind the birthstone? How did the tradition of wearing a special stone for your month begin? How did birthstone jewelry become so popular? As you have read in previous Apples of Gold jewelry blog articles, many of the […]

August 3, 2011 | By | Reply More