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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
There is a treasure trove of historical information regarding jewelry of the bygone days. We all know about rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and pendants because they are very much in existence today. But do you know that there is at least one kind of jewelry that was so much en vogue in the 17th century? […]
Apples of Gold Jewelry has launched its official jewelry affiliate program with Google network (formerly Performics). What is the Apples of Gold Affiliate Program? The Affiliate Program is an excellent way to generate additional income and add value to your web site by linking to ours. We offer 2,500+ affordable jewelry products at an average […]
Jewelry’s modern story begins in the late 19th century, which heralded many historic events affecting jewelry making and design, including: 1. The birth and success of the industrial revolution; 2. The introduction of fashion and costume jewelry, and; 3. The launch of high-quality jewelry firms that have continued the tradition of fine jewelry into the […]
The term jewelry came into the English language in the mid-thirteenth century; it is derived from the French word joule, which in turn came from the Latin word jocale; the term roughly translates to as plaything. Curiously, what began as a mere plaything became an important part of every society, and through all and every […]
After eight years as a leading online jeweler, Apples of Gold Jewelry has launched its official weekly blog. Covering major jewelry industry news and topics, Apples of Gold’s objective is to provide interactive and trustworthy content to its customers and jewelry enthusiasts. Apples of Gold is expecting a powerhouse of qualified writers, including Yelena Jenkins, […]
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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