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November’s Birthstone is Topaz!

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November’s birthstone is the super sparkly Topaz! Topaz has long been believed to have protective and healing properties for the wearer. This makes for a sweetly symbolic pairing in the nest designs, suggesting protection of home and family.

November birthstone Topaz Artisan Jewelry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topaz comes in a range of colors, from clear white to yellow, pink and blue. If you’re looking for a birthday treat for someone special, Turtle Love Co offers gorgeous Blue Topaz Earrings, Nested White Topaz Earrings, and a Nested White Topaz Necklace. These gifts will surely have the recipient swooning. And if you’re looking for a topaz to dazzle Be sure to check out our gorgeous artisan engagement rings with Topaz too.

 

 

Do your wedding bands need to match?

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Picking out wedding and engagement rings can be a journey filled with lots of questions; do engagement rings needs to have a diamond? Which hand should you wear your wedding and engagement ring on? Do your wedding bands need to match? We’ve offered some insight to these first two questions, but today we’re thinking about whether wedding rings need to match or not. Traditionally, wedding rings were sold in sets and most wedded couples have upheld the tradition. But in today’s world the ideas of marriage and weddings, and even wedding and engagement rings, range from traditional to anything-but! Your personal style should be your guide. Turtle Love Co encourages you to explore and discover wedding bands that feel authentic and exciting to you and your mate as individuals, because lets face it, your differences are what make things special.

classic and simple wedding bands from turtle love co

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

top left: Classic 5mm Square Edge Wedding Band, top right: Classic 2mm Arched Wedding Band, bottom left: Classic 3mm Half Round Wedding Band, bottom right: Classic 6mm Wedding Band with Millgrain Edges.

Consider choosing wedding bands that have similar characteristics, but are still unique to each person. Whether something simple and classic is calling your name, or an organic, textured band is more fitting, we can help you find the right combination.

organic textured artisan wedding rings from turtle love co

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

top left: Organic Gold Wedding Ring, top right: Wide Silver Meadow Band, bottom left: Wide Hammered Band, bottom right: Woodland Petite Gold Band.

Maybe you love the way gold looks with your skin tone, but your partner loves the gleam of sterling silver. Perhaps your significant other finds stars romantic (hello Constellation Ring!), but you find earthy textures most tantalizing (have you seen the Vine Ring?). Honor each other with rings that bring meaning and significance to the individual, as well as you as a couple.

gemstone artisan wedding bands from turtle love co

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

top left: Diamond Studded Gold Ridge Ring, top right: Skinny Gold Diamond Wedding Band, bottom left: Wide Silver Meadow Band with Two Diamonds, bottom right: Constellation Wedding Band - White Gold with Black Diamonds.

Do you think wedding bands should match?

Does your engagement ring have to have a diamond?

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There is no denying that diamonds are the standard for engagement and wedding rings, but does your engagement ring have to have a diamond?

The answer is no, as you may have guessed. Here at Turtle Love Co., we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of diamond engagement rings that can fit any budget - but we also offer an array of rings with diamond alternative stones to fit any style. We offer sterling silver as well as gold rings, and we have a plethora alternative gemstones.

It’s raining rings - sapphires, pearls, and white topaz (oh my!) among others!

Some people like a little color in their engagement ring - we offer lots of colorful options, such as sapphires (both blue and pink), amethyst, iolite, blue topaz, garnet, kyanite and tourmaline. We also offer some beautiful pearl engagement rings.

Some people like the look of a diamond, but worry about the price or the ethics of such a precious stone. While many of our artists only work with conflict free diamonds and other stones, white topaz is a beautiful diamond alternative.

If you have questions about our diamond alternative options, conflict-free diamonds, or if you are looking for a ring with a particular gemstone, feel free to email [email protected] - we’re here to help!

From plain to fancy - a wedding band post

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My wedding ring is a 3mm, half-round white gold band with “Joseph” engraved on the inside. My husband’s is 4mm and his engraving says “Alicia.” The bands are very simple and traditional, but they didn’t have to be. It’s just what we decided to choose.

The convention for wedding bands used to be the plain gold band, and many people still adhere to those conventions. However, brides and grooms alike have been using different styles of wedding bands that are more reflective of their personalities and tastes. That’s the great thing about wedding bands - just like your significant other, you can choose whichever one feels the most special and the most right for you.

I’ve compiled a list of some great wedding bands we have available at Turtle Love Co - from plain to fancy to everything in between.

Plain

These wedding bands are plain, simple, and sweet. They would match nearly any style of engagement ring. They let the symbol of the wedding ring do all the talking. Left to right: Classic 3mm Half Round Wedding Band, Classic 5mm Square Edge Wedding Band, Sterling Silver Wedding Band

 

Delicate

These bands are small, simple and elegant. Beautiful pieces to match with a small and delicate engagement ring, or just to wear on their own. Left to right: Delicate Silver Band, Unity Gold and Diamond Wedding Band, Classic 2mm Arched Wedding Band

 

Organic

These pieces appeal to those who are true nature lovers at heart. They are sweet, spirited and earthy. Left to right: Laurel Leaf Ring, Gold Branches Ring, Rose Gold Vine Ring with Diamonds

 

Sparkling

These pieces are bold, shiny and pack a punch. They are for the person who loves sparkle, shine, and flare. Left to right: Dainty Crown Diamond Ring, Classic Prong-Set Diamond Wedding Band, Gold Diamond Wedding Band

 

Bold

These pieces are strong and pack a punch. For the person who likes to stand out! Left to right: Renaissance Silver Ring - Wide, Satellite Wedding Band - White Gold with Black Diamonds, Equilibrium Silver Ring - Wide

 

What is YOUR favorite wedding ring style?

 

Sapphires in September - ‘ring’ in fall with these blue (and pink!) dazzlers

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September is one of my favorite months of the year. Primarily I favor it because the air cools down enough for me to start wearing cardigans, but I also love how I see people’s wardrobes change from lighter colors to to rich, deep gem tones. My jewelry collection also gets the most play during the fall months; labradorite and amethyst - my two favorite stones - just look their best with the warm, neutral tones of fall.

September’s stone, however, is definitely a gem to wear year round. The sapphire , second only to the diamond in resilience, is another favorite of mine and we offer a variety of them at Turtle Love Co. Although sapphires are most commonly a dark blue, pink sapphires have been growing in popularity over the past decade or so. I’ve compiled a list of gorgeous classic, artisan, and vintage sapphire rings we currently have available for sale.

The Perfect Bezel Set Sapphire Ring is one of my favorite sapphire pieces because of its simplicity and charm. It makes for a very sweet engagement ring.

The Marguerite Vintage Engagement Ring is one of boldest rings, and features TWO sapphires, plus a diamond, surrounded by beautiful filigree engravings.

The Rose Cut Sapphire Engagement Ring is a beautiful mixture of classic and modern design - a solitaire with matte yellow gold, bezel-set with a unique, rose cut gem.

The Blue Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring is one of our more large and striking solitaires, with a gorgeous, delicate vine pattern wrapped around the band.

The Sapphire Stackable Engagement Ring (also available in PINK!) is a great option if you are looking for a delicate ring with a splash of color. The bright yellow gold gives these rings a very regal presence.

The Marietta Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring is another vintage favorite - this one from the 1950s. For a similar style, you could also check out the Joan Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring.

We’re always adding more vintage rings, and over the next couple of months we’ll also be adding some sapphire necklaces and earrings to our inventory. Keep an eye on the blog, our Facebook page, our Twitter feed, and of course our website to see what’s new.