The holiday season is just around the corner, which for most, includes trains, planes, and automobiles. No matter what your mode of transportation may be, you are probably planning to take a few pieces of fine jewelry along for the ride.
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company has a handy checklist of six to-dos to help safeguard your jewelry throughout your journey. Learn more by reading their blog, Traveling with Jewelry: What to Do Before You Leave.
It’s election day in the USA! Months of election coverage culminates as America heads to the polls. We wanted to pay tribute to this important occasion in our own way: with red, white and blue jewelry designs from members of the American Gem Society (AGS). These beautiful pieces get our vote!
Let’s begin with some bright and cheery red gemstones. Rubies naturally come to mind, but when it comes to red hues—there are many varieties of gemstones to choose from.
Jeffrey Daniels Unique Designs
A triangular rubellite set in 18k hammered gold, framed by bead set diamonds.
A red garnet pendant set in 18k rose gold framed by white diamonds.
Oval shaped red spinel earrings set in 18k white gold with white diamonds.
The color white has long stood for innocence, purity…and a color you’re not supposed to wear after Labor Day. But we all know diamonds and pearls can be worn any season!
These diamond earring jackets will give a simple diamond stud a little more oomph.
The perfect balance between modern and feminine. White freshwater cultured pearls and sterling silver bracelet.
Floral diamond pendant with a diamond bale, set in 14k white gold.
We can thank Mother Nature for some truly beautiful, truly blue gemstones! Be true blue with these wonderful designs!
Star sapphire cabochon halo ring with round brilliant diamonds.
Tanzanite Round Stack earrings in 18k yellow gold.
Platinum pendant featuring a round diamond center encircled with perfectly matched round sapphires and pave accents.
No matter how you vote, when you choose to shop with a trusted AGS jeweler, you’re voting for a winner! Click here to search for an AGS jeweler near you.
By Catherine Jessee, The Knot
November marks the first month of proposal season, the period between November and February when up to 38 percent of couples get engaged.* With so many to-be-weds on the market for an engagement ring, buying such an important piece of jewelry can seem daunting.
To lessen that stress, more couples are involving each other in ring research and shopping, but according to The Knot, some still struggle to describe the ring they’re looking for—though they might know what they like when they see it. Aiming to demystify the process of shopping for an engagement ring, the leading wedding brand has created a new service to make it easier for couples to navigate the process of buying a ring together.
The tool is called Hint, and it gives users a unique opportunity to learn more about the rings they prefer and—if they so choose—to drop a hint. “Eighty percent of grooms said they got a little input from their fiancées or one of her friends or family members before purchasing the ring,” said Kellie Gould, editor in chief of The Knot. “Hint takes the anxiety out of finding the right ring and makes it even easier to drop the perfect hint to your partner.”
Not only does the service help you identify your favorite styles—a must for all jewelry lovers—but it gives you the opportunity to collaborate with friends, family, and even your partner. Simply select six engagement rings you like and the service gives you personalized feedback that includes size, shape, and color that match your taste. The service also includes a list of specific ring designers to consider, which after dropping a “hint,” makes it easier for the proposer to connect with local jewelers.
* The Knot Real Wedding Study 2015
