Wedding Planning

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Silver Wedding Bands for Women – From Simple to Ornate

When it comes to jewelry, everyone has a personal preference. Although following the heart is important when buying any type of jewelry to include earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more, this is especially critical when choosing a wedding ring. While some women like big and lavish jewelry, others prefer the more traditional band style. If you […]

Certified Diamonds vs. Non-Certified Diamonds

Last week we shared a little about the 4 Cs of diamonds, and how each C (cut, color, clarity and carat) affects the value and appearance of a diamond. This week we’ll tackle another popular diamond related question: what’s the difference between a certified diamond and a non-certified diamond? Though the question seems simple, most […]

Top 5 Diamond Engagement Rings of 2009

Apples of Gold has handpicked the top 5 engagement rings of 2009 from 1/4 Carat Diamond Rings to a full 1 Carat Diamond Ring. Victorian Princess Cut Three Stone Diamond Ring, from $875 – $2,550 Breathtakingly reminiscent of the Victorian Age but with a modern flair, the Three Stone Princess Cut “Floret” Design Diamond Ring […]

Top 10 Wedding Bands – 2009

Apples of Gold has the latest wedding band trends of 2009, with fashion-conscious, affordable, uniquely-designed rings. But more importantly, we have selected bands that are not only in style today, but timeless . . . designs that will endure. The Unity Wedding Band signifies two halves coming together in eternal union. The meaning behind this […]

Celtic Wedding Bands

Many couples are drawn to Celtic wedding bands for their beautiful designs and symbols engraved into the ring. However, few people actually know the meaning behind the handsome swirls, folds and spirals. If you love the look of Celtic wedding bands but have no clue what the symbols mean, you’ve come to the right place. […]

Sapphire Wedding Bands

The Benchmark® Men’s and Women’s Sapphire Wedding Band is bezel-set with genuine sapphire gemstones spaced evenly and continuously around a fine 14k white gold band (also available in yellow gold or 18k gold by request). The 4mm version (shown) is set with 0.32 carats of high quality sapphires). The advantage of Benchmark wedding bands is […]

Platinum Wedding Bands

As mentioned in our article about Holiday Proposals, December is by far the most popular month for couples to get engaged. Despite the economic outlook, couples are still falling in love, pledging to spend their lives together, and planning weddings. The good news for today’s couple on a budget is that jewelry’s most precious metal, […]

Wedding Bands: Modern Simplicity

In an industry that became completely extravagant and over-the-top, more and more couples are calling for a return to simplicity. What started in the 1980s with cupcake dresses, 20-inch bridal bouquets and poofy sleeved fuschia bridesmaid gowns is thankfully becoming subdued. In its place, a more modern wedding industry aesthetic is firmly taking hold. This […]

Platinum Rings: the King’s Heavy Metal

Italian humanist Julius Caesar Scaliger described platinum in 1557 as an unknown noble metal found between Darién and Mexico, “which no fire nor any Spanish artifice has yet been able to liquefy”. King Louis XV of France declared platinum the only metal fit for a king in the 18th century. Today, platinum is still considered […]

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Ah, the holidays. Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s always conjure up images of family, friends, warm fires, eggnog, and… engagements. Yes, you heard right, engagements – and not the type that signify a set meeting, the type that result in a sparkling diamond placed on the left ring finger. With all the other engagements – […]