Category: Wedding Planning
This is the year. You are finally going to do it. You are ready to pop the question. Now for the real hard work—choosing the ring she’ll love and cherish for the rest of her life. It’s no small mission—let us help you choose the perfect engagement ring. Here, a selection of our top engagement […]
Apples of Gold is known for our selection of beautiful, affordable diamond engagement rings and wedding bands. We love when we can help a couple find their perfect wedding ring, which is why it gives us great joy to offer such a variety of high quality options. With wedding season just around the corner, we […]
When it comes to matters of the heart, love knows no boundaries. And when it comes to engagement rings, the heart shaped diamond is a romantic classic to love. Case in point: our very own heart shaped diamond engagement ring, which comes set in 14K white gold and can be found in a half carat, […]
The paisley pattern is incredibly prevalent in our society, yet few people are familiar with the meaning behind the paisley design. Perhaps this is due in part to the paisley’s ubiquity; it has become a cherished symbol in so many different cultures that it is difficult to trace the paisley to its original meaning. Though […]
Wedding band designs are each lovely and unique in their own way, but many couples are seeking a truly different alternative to traditional looking wedding bands. For these couples, sealing their nuptials with the perfect, striking ring should be a representation of who they are as individuals. The design should speak to them and encompass […]
Many eager boyfriends spend all of their time, money and focus on finding the engagement ring – with little thought to the ring that seals the marriage, the bridal band. If we can impart one piece of advice on future grooms, it would be this: before you buy your girlfriend the engagement ring of her […]
Diamonds have long served as the official gemstone of the wedding ring. Their clear, pure visage symbolizes honesty, faith and fidelity while the strength of a diamond stands for the durability of marriage through the tough times in life. Though many couples dream of wearing beautiful diamond covered wedding bands, the typically high cost of […]
Even as modern brides are choosing to hold non-religious ceremonies outside the church, many are still looking for ways to honor their religion and heritage. Religious readings, rosary-wrapped bridal bouquets and group prayer are just some of the ways brides are adding religious meaning to non-traditional ceremonies. For brides looking to incorporate religion into […]
Brides and pearls go together like cookies and milk – quite deliciously. As mentioned in last week’s article on Pearl Earrings for the Bride, pearl jewelry has been a wedding day tradition since weddings became lavish events in the Victorian era. The luminous, lovely pearl has long been a symbol for faith, virtue and purity, […]
Other than diamonds, pearls are the most popular gem for wedding day jewelry. Not only are pearls beautiful and one of a kind, they have also long symbolized qualities that embody a woman on her wedding day. Since they have been used in fine jewelry for thousands of years, pearls have come to symbolically represent […]
Sapphire Engagement Rings: Pop the Question With a True-blue Symbol of Love
For a love that’s true blue, it’s hard to beat sapphire engagement rings. The stunning rich blue sparkle of the sapphire is timelessly glamorous and always eye-catching, perfect for expressing a love that’s deep and that never fades. Sapphire rings have been long been loved and worn by royalty from Catherine the Great to Kate […]
Emerald Rings: Unique Ways to Wear the May Birthstone
This month is the perfect time to sport an emerald! Not only is this green gemstone the birthstone for the month of May, it’s also the inspiration for Pantone’s color of the year! The emerald’s saturated green sparkle is ideal for the season when the trees are full of leaves and the earth is full […]
Mom Jewelry at 10 Percent Off—Happy Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day is here! Have you decided how you’re going to honor your mom yet? Mom jewelry of many kinds is a lovely way to show the woman who raised you—or any other woman who’s played an important role in your life—that you appreciate her, and there no better time to buy a piece of […]
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