While it’s uncertain when the first Father’s Day was celebrated, many trace the history of this holiday back to Sonora Dodd, a Spokane, Washington woman who was raised by her father after her mother died in childbirth. On Mother’s Day in 1910, while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon, she thought of all that her father had done for her and her five siblings, as was determined that fathers have a day set aside to honor them as well. She encouraged area churches to honor fathers in the month of June, the month of her own father’s birthday.

Over the next few years the idea of a day to celebrate fathers spread, and many Americans lobbied congress to make Father’s Day an official holiday. President Woodrow Wilson approved the idea, and even celebrated Father’s Day with his family in 1916, but never signed a proclamation to make it official as he did for Mother’s Day. Eight years later, President Calvin Coolidge declared Father’s Day to be a national event.

In 1966, Father’s Day became an official holiday through an executive order by President Lyndon Johnson. Six years later, an act of congress placed this holiday permanently on the third Sunday of every June—in other words, today! And, there’s no better day to honor dad with a classy ring.

The 0.21 carat 14K White Gold Men’s 3 Stone Diamond Ring is an excellent gift for classy dads. This contemporary style places three round diamonds in a grove that’s been elegantly carved into a gleaming band. Understated and cool, this is a piece that will emulate good taste for years to come.

Nugget rings provide a unique and masculine look as they use lumps and bumps of precious metal to create unique and rugged styles. The Sword of God Men’s Nugget Ring in 14K White Gold adds an extra detail to a plain nugget ring: a carved sword that emerges as if it is being excavated from crags of 14K white gold.

Or, say thank you with one of Apples of Gold’s men’s onyx rings. The Onyx & Diamond DAD Ring in 10K White Gold is an unmistakable symbol of appreciation as the word “Dad” is formed from shining white gold and placed atop a polished black onyx for contrast and class. An accent diamond on each side gives this bold, signet-like ring an extra touch of upscale style.

Author Kent Nerburn said that “It is much easier to become a father than to be one.” This Father’s Day, don’t forget to honor your Dad for doing one of the hardest but most impactful jobs on the planet.

The 1/4 Carat Art Deco Black Diamond Ring that you could win is a standout for more reasons than one. First, it features a unique and stunning gem: a quarter carat round black diamond. This stone possess a sense of mystery that makes it instantly eye-catching and undeniably glamorous. However, despite its intrigue, this deep, rich variety of a usually colorless stone is no less versatile than its white counterpart, and it has a striking sophistication all its own.

Second, this ring features an elegant setting that’s inspired by the 1920s, but that’s perfect for the present. A stylized lotus flower rises from this ring, its smooth gleaming petals forming the setting for the black diamond, creating a focal point that’s feminine and graceful. The 14K white gold band that holds this gleaming blossom has been meticulously carved with a motif of leaves and swirls, providing the perfect complement, as well as a fine example of Art Deco style. This piece’s portrayal of a simpler yet exciting time makes it stand out among black diamond rings.

This Art Deco black diamond ring makes an undeniable statement, but it can serve as far more than evidence of your strong fashion sense. This striking style can also serve as a unique engagement ring, perfect for anyone who wants to pop the question with class. With a setting that’s identical to that of one of Apples of Gold’s bestselling white diamond engagement rings, this ring could be excellent pick to pull out when you get down on one knee. Or, if you’d prefer to present a ring that’s part of a matching set, consider the 1/4 Carat Art Deco Black Diamond Bridal Set, which pairs the ring that’s currently up for grabs with an elegant coordinating wedding band.

In addition to giving away a black diamond Art Deco ring to the winner of this sweepstakes, Apples of Gold is also offering this style at a 15 percent discount until the end of the sweepstakes! This ring is already a great deal at its regular price ($425, with a retail value of $725), so don’t miss your chance to buy it now at an even deeper discount.

And, be sure to check out Apples of Gold’s full collection of black diamond jewelry! This selection of over 70 rings, pairs of earrings and pendants provides a black diamond look for nearly every preference.

The winner of this sweepstakes will be announced on July 5th, but you can’t win if you don’t enter! Don’t miss your chance to score a stunning black diamond Art Deco ring, whether you’d like to slip it onto your finger or give it to someone close to your heart!

Halos work well on styles both old and new, and the 1.31 Carat Antique Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold is a prime example of this design element’s ability to complement a style from the past. The warm shine of 14K yellow gold provides a sunny, gleaming foundation to this glittering style, while more than 80 diamonds provide an abundant measure of dazzle. Serving as the center stone is a round half carat diamond that’s surrounded by a circle of smaller stones. Even more diamonds adorn both the outer surface and the sides of the band to create a look that reflects light in all directions and is sure to catch eyes. Delicate beaded edges accent these stones while adding a sense of time-honored charm.

If you’d rather a diamond halo ring with a bit of modern appeal, try one that features a princess-cut diamond as the center stone. For instance, the 1 Carat Princess-Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring showcases a 0.75 carat princess-cut stone and surrounds it with a squared-off frame of smaller diamonds. Additional diamonds stud the slender band for a total of 39 glittering stones in all. Delicate milgrain edges offset these gems, adding a classy touch. This piece stands out among princess-cut diamond rings for its ability to magnify sparkle in contemporary yet trend-defying fashion. If you’re attracted to this modern-yet-timeless look, but would prefer a matching bridal ring set, a similar ring is available as half of the 1 Carat Princess-Cut Halo Diamond Bridal Ring Set, paired with a wedding band that’s accented with 23 diamonds.

White diamonds are far from your only options when you’re looking for that perfect halo engagement ring. For example, Apples of Gold’s collection of black diamond engagement rings contains the 1.31 Carat Black and White Diamond Antique Halo Engagement Ring, a striking piece that uses the contrast between dark, intriguing shine and colorless sparkle to create a look that’s overflowing with glamour. A half-carat black diamond, 5mm across, serves as the centerpiece of this ring as it’s framed by a circle of white diamonds. The meticulously-crafted band that holds it is adorned with diamonds on three sides, allowing this ring to glitter no matter how you look at it. If you’d rather a halo ring with a pop of color, this style is also available with several other gemstones in the place of the black diamond, including sapphire, ruby, emerald and aquamarine.

Yes, halo engagement rings are trendy, but they’re far more than just fads! These pieces are timeless ways to express your love, not to mention your impeccable sense of style.

How will you be spending Memorial Day? If you’re like many Americans, you may be attending a picnic or going to a parade … but what about observing this holiday by taking advantage of a special patriot discount on all jewelry sold by Apples of Gold? Today and tomorrow, you can score a 10 percent discount on your purchase, including patriotic jewelry that’s perfect for the holiday—all you need to do is enter the coupon code “DONTTREADONME” when you check out.

In addition to enjoying a 10 percent discount, when you use this coupon code, you’ll also get free shipping! That means that it’s the perfect time to pick up that piece you’ve been eyeing up or to select a pendant that, in the spirit of the holiday, shows your support for your country and its armed forces.

No emblem declares a message of patriotism quite like the American flag, and American flag jewelry, such as the American Flag Pendant in 14K White Gold, is an excellent way to show your love for your country on Memorial Day and all year long. This colorful pendant is a timeless emblem as it places red and blue enamel over gleaming 14K white gold to create the image of Old Glory. This patriotic piece hangs from a simple, shining white gold bale, creating an eye-catching reminder of the freedoms we enjoy.

The Statue of Liberty Pendant in 14K Two-Tone Gold provides a completely different but equally meaningful symbol of liberty. A three-dimensional image of the Statue of Liberty is crafted from 14K white gold and placed on a 14K yellow gold medallion that’s adorned with the American flag, for a look that draws eyes to its message with contrast and shine, and serves as a reminder to give thanks for liberty.

Prayer is essential for many military families as they entrust the ones they love to God while they are serving their country. In the same way, those who are deployed must trust God to watch over their families while they are away. Regardless of whether someone close to you is a member of the military, however, it’s important to remember those who serve in prayer, and pieces of U.S. military jewelry that combine symbols with the military with emblems of faith can prompt you to do just that.

If you’d like to remind yourself to pray for a specific member of the military, consider a cross pendant that features the symbol of the branch in which that person serves. For instance, the U.S. Marines Cross Pendant in 14K Gold places a medallion with the Marine insignia in the center of a gleaming cross. Celtic knot motifs adorn this cross, adding a touch of time-honored design as it hangs from a gleaming gold bale. This 1 1/8-inch high cross is also available in sterling silver; Apples of Gold also carries similar pieces for other branches of the military.

Don’t miss your chance to purchase one of these patriotic pieces—or any of Apples of Gold’s jewelry—at 10 percent off, and have it shipped to you for free!

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The rich green glimmer of emerald makes it an ideal medium for pieces with a touch of fantasy, and Apples of Gold carries several emerald rings that could have been pulled straight from a fairytale. For instance, the Mythical Emerald Ring in 14K White Gold holds a 6mm round emerald in claw-like setting that calls to mind mythical tales of knights fighting dragons to win the hearts of their one true loves. The striking openwork of this shining 14K white gold ring is meticulously crafted, making it a fitting for a princess—or for any woman with an eye for fantastic style.

The classic green gemstone is equally striking in contemporary pieces, and its vibrant hue is a fitting counterpart to modern settings. The Tension Set Emerald Engagement Ring gives the emerald a chic, minimalistic update. Although the rich green sparkle of an emerald is always fresh and vibrant, when it’s held by this piece’s unique tension setting it seems even more up-to-the-minute. A 6.5mm round emerald is cradled by two arms of shining 14K white gold that emerge from a simple gleaming band, creating a chic and striking style that’s miles away from the traditional solitaire.

Bridal jewelry that features the emerald is a lovely way to celebrate that the love you share with that one special someone is full of life and always growing. An engagement ring or bridal ring set adorned with emerald is unexpected but beautiful, as well as rich with meaning.

The Antique-Style Emerald Wedding Ring Set is a perfect example of the emerald’s ability to communicate and celebrate vibrant, always-growing love. This Victorian-inspired engagement ring and wedding band set in 14K white gold features a 4.5mm round emerald that provides richly-hued sparkle as it sits in the center of the engagement ring, in the center of a lavish motif of openwork and swirls. A slender coordinating wedding band matches the curves of its counterpart, creating a perfectly coordinated and colorful bridal look. If you prefer, the engagement ring in this set is also available on its own; in addition the entire set can be purchased in sterling silver as part of Apples of Gold’s collection of silver emerald jewelry.

There’s no shortage of unique ways to wear emerald! This vibrant green gem is far from a one-trick pony.

All of Apples of Gold’s jewelry is available at 10 percent off when you use the coupon code “APPLESMOM” when you check out, and personalized mom jewelry is an excellent way to take advantage of these special savings. The Personalized Tension-Set Gemstone Birthstone Ring is a modern and sophisticated way to show mom that you care. A 3mm (0.10 carat) round birthstone of your choice is tension set in a band of gleaming 10K or 14K white gold, creating the look that it’s almost floating in midair. This shining 4mm-wide band can be engraved with up to eight characters on either side of the gemstone, allowing you to personalize it with both a name and a date. This contemporary ring is a stylish way for any mom to keep a reminder of her son or daughter close at hand.

Apples of Gold’s collection of Posh Mommy jewelry provides a number of chic options for moms who are fans of modern looks with simple, lighthearted appeal. Designed by California mom Ali Krebs, these pieces make excellent gifts for fashion-forward, and the Posh Mommy Engravable Mini Dog Tag Pendant in Sterling Silver is an excellent option. This 5/8”-high sterling silver dog tag can be engraved on both the front and the back with up to eight characters, as well as customized with your choice of a birthstone or a diamond on the lower right-hand corner. Give mom just one or present her with one for each of her children that she can slide onto a single chain. In addition to this .925 sterling silver version, this dog tag is also available in 14K white gold and 14K yellow gold.

The Personalized Baby Shoe Pendant with Gemstone is an excellent way for mom to remember her baby’s earliest days—whether that baby is still in diapers or is in college! Calling to mind the bronzed baby shoes of days past (but much more practical!), this petite pendant depicts an infant’s first footwear in your choice of 14K white gold or 14K yellow gold. This half-inch shoe is accented with your choice of 3mm round birthstone, and its sole can be engraved with a name, up to eight characters. This sweet little piece comes with a coordinating Singapore chain, so that it’s ready to wear the moment mom unwraps it.

No matter which of the pieces in Apples of Gold’s collection of mom jewelry is the right fit for your mom, you can score it at 10 percent off today! Don’t miss your change to take advantage of these savings—mom would be proud!

Enter the code “APPLESMOM10” when you check out to score a gorgeous wedding band, engagement ring or any of the other thousands of pieces in Apples of Gold’s jewelry collection at 10 percent off! And, that’s not all—it will also be shipped to you for free!

Vintage wedding bands are among Apples of Gold’s most popular pieces and they’re a great way to take advantage of this special coupon code. For instance, the Floral Vineyard Wedding Band in 14K White Gold features a graceful swirl and flower design that’s been meticulously carved in cool 14K white gold. This raised design stands elegantly above smooth polished edges, calling to mind the feminine styles of the Victorian Era. It’s one of several gorgeous floral wedding bands in Apples of Gold’s selection of vintage wedding rings, and being able to buy it at a 10 percent discount makes this romantic ring even sweeter.

If you’d rather a wedding ring that uses sleek symbolism to create a unique picture of the bond that you and the one you love share, consider a braided wedding band, such as the 14K White Gold 7.6mm Braided Wedding Band Ring. This stunning ring combines three textures to create a symbol of your love that’s classy and never boring. Braided flat strands of 14K white gold wrap around this band in an unbroken symbol of the way that you and the one you love are being woven together, never to be torn apart. Hugging these plaited strands are narrow rope-like borders and smooth, shining edges.

If you’re looking to pop the question, don’t miss your chance to score a diamond ring to take her breath away, without taking quite as much out of your bank account. From three-stone diamond rings to show-stopping pieces laden with dozens of glittering stones, you can save 10 percent, and the Art Deco 1/4 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold is no exception. This 1920s-inspired ring features a glittering ¼ carat round diamond that’s revealed by the opening petals of a 14K yellow gold lotus flower. This flower is held by a contrasting band of 14K white gold that’s adorned with a lively swirl and leaf motif. If you prefer, this artful Art Deco ring is also available with several other stone sizes, as well as several other metals and colors of diamonds, allowing you to find the perfect piece for the one you love.

Of course, you don’t have to use this discount on wedding jewelry; you could also pick up a piece of mom jewelry to present as a Mother’s Day gift or take advantage of this 10 percent discount to pick a new piece for your own collection. Regarding of the jewelry you’re shopping for, don’t forget to use your coupon code!

It’s hard to beat pink jewelry when you want to wake up your look on a rainy day, and pink topaz rings are both brilliant and affordable options. These pieces feature a unique gem that takes the color that’s usually known as the most girly of hues and gives it a grown-up, sophisticated makeover, while retaining all of its feminine charm. Any ring that’s set with this vibrant, sparkling stone can provide an eye-catching accent, whether you’re a fan of timeless solitaires and three-stone designs, vintage looks or modern pieces that pull out all the stops.

Even vintage rings look fresh and bright when set with pink topaz, and the Antique-Style Floral Pink Topaz Ring in 14K White Gold is a gorgeous example. This Victorian-inspired ring surrounds a bright, bold 8mm round pink topaz with a feminine, meticulously-crafted motif, giving an antique design a burst of modern sensibility. This vibrant gem is upheld by a structure of openwork reminiscent of vintage lace, while tiny carved flowers accent the band with charm. This 14K white gold ring may be inspired by the past, but it’s far from stuffy.

If pieces with timeless class always pique your interest, try a ring such as the 2.50 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Topaz and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold. A cushion-cut pink topaz, 8mm square, is the star attraction of this ring as it glitters glamorously from within a frame of round diamonds. Additional round diamonds accent the band in two classy rows, for a total of 0.42 carats of these sparkling stones. This unmistakably chic style will always be in good taste and never fail to add a sense of vibrancy and life to your look.

If simple styles are more your speed, try the Emerald Cut Pink Topaz and Diamond Ring 14K White Gold, a ring with the ability to brighten any outfit in an instant and attract all the right kind of attention as it pairs pink topaz with 38 glittering round diamonds. This striking piece showcases a brilliant 4.50-carat emerald-cut pink topaz, a full centimeter high, surrounds it with dazzling diamonds and places it atop of a slender band that’s studded with additional sparkling stones. This stunning ring proves that pink topaz can make even a simple style truly extraordinary.

When you’re trying to add a pop of vibrant color to your spring look, try a piece of pink topaz jewelry! These rings add zing to any outfit, even when the April showers show no signs of stopping.

1. Together, a coordinating engagement ring and wedding band are more beautiful than either could be apart. While each ring in each of these sets is lovely in its own right, when you see a set in its entirety, it’s clear that the two rings in it were designed for each other. In the same way, two people living as one are better together than they are apart, and sets such as the 1 Carat Three Stone Princess Cut Floret Diamond Bridal Set are perfect for celebrating this kind of love. This Victorian-style pair combines Apples of Gold’s most popular engagement ring with a striking wedding band that reflects its design and amplifies its beauty.

2. The two rings are complementary despite their differences. Two completely identical rings wouldn’t look nearly as nice together as the different but complementary rings in each of these diamond bridal sets. Like a husband and wife who bring out each other’s strengths, the pieces that comprise these pairs bring out the best in one another. For instance, the engagement ring and the wedding band in the 0.95 Carat Diamond Swirl Engagement Set are clearly different, but they work together, each making the other seem more beautiful as they curve in an eye-catching modern swirl.

3. The hardest of gems represents the strength of your love. No gem is as resilient as a diamond, able to withstand wear and tear and to remain beautiful in spite of it. Diamonds serve as symbols of love that is able to endure the storms of life, and that only comes out stronger and more precious on the other side. The unfading beauty of these timeless gems makes them the perfect stones to represent your undying commitment and affection, and their brilliance serves as a continual picture of the way that your heart has been set aglow.

Styles that feature a multitude a diamonds, such as the 1.69 Carat Antique Style Diamond Bridal Set, are particularly powerful symbols of the fortitude of your love. This stunning pair of rings places a one-carat round diamond in a prominent position, overlooking over 160 small round stones. These dazzling channel-set gems cover three sides of both bands, creating a look that reflects light from every visible angle. Delicate beaded edges offer the perfect finishing touch to this vintage design as they peek out from in between these rings’ abundant sparkle.

Diamond bridal ring sets are undeniably beautiful, and the symbolism they contain makes them even greater treasures. Consider one of these pairs to serve as a symbol of your true love.