Some gold jewelry pieces have a way of appealing to all walks of life and different personalities. This ability to cross cultural and economic lines is what best selling jewelry is all about. Gold bracelets are especially admired this season because they have the ability to be mixed and matched with any fashion style while […]
The Garnet gemstone is the birthstone for January and represents an icon of hope in history. At Apples of Gold we have a large collection of garnet jewelry to meet your every need or occasion. Warm the heart with this Garnet Heart Clover Pendant in a 14K white gold setting. Each garnet gemstone on this […]
A symbolic gemstone that reminds us of the future and of promises made is the Garnet. Not only is the Garnet the official birthstone of January but it has repeatedly represented the start of something new and the end of something old in history. This thesis with the Garnet is not new. Noah used garnet […]
Apples of Gold’s 14K Solid Rose Gold Bangle Bracelets are individually handmade for a superior and finer quality finish in comparison to standard every-day machine-made bangles. Each bangle’s weight is substantial and is ideal for every-day use. Apples of Gold Jewelry individually crafts each rose gold bangle about 30% heavier than the standard machine-made gold […]
Keystone Pricing Keystone pricing is taking the wholesale cost of a piece of jewelry and marking it up 100%. Information site, About.Com, takes this a step further. They advise entrepreneurs: “A simple formula when pricing for wholesale is to add up your costs (this includes labor, overhead, and supplies) and multiply by 2. For retail, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We loving hearing real-life stories from Apples of Gold Jewelry customers! Have a story to share about your experience at Apples of Gold? Did something interesting happen that involved your jewelry? Have a must-tell wedding story? Email your Story to share@applesofgold.com. Email us a pic to use also and we may post it on our […]
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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