The History of the Blue Sapphire
At the Sylvie Jewelry, we’re all about the diamonds, but this month it’s definitely all about the sapphire! The blue sapphire to be exact. Today we’re taking a look back into the history of our beautiful blue sapphires. We’ll let you in on a little knowledge about the sapphire itself, but let’s be honest you’re really here for all things blue! Keep on reading for all things sapphires. The sapphire represents integrity, honesty, and honor. For centuries, the stone embellished the clothing of royal men. The blue essence in a sapphire is of the highest of quality over other blue
Wedding Band Pairings for your engagement ring!
Did you know that we have a beautiful collection of matching wedding bands for each of your engagement rings? We’re all about mix and matching wedding bands to add that WOW factor to your wedding set. All of our bands come in rose, white, and yellow gold and some even feature gemstones. Our stackables are great for mixing metals and styles, but we also have wedding bands that pair perfectly with our collection of unique engagement rings. Whether you’re looking for something simple and traditional or a rose gold element to add to your white gold engagement ring, Sylvie has
Sylvie’s Ring of the Month is a Double Halo Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
WELCOMING SEPTEMBER WITH SYLVIE’S RING OF THE MONTH, A STUNNING CLASSIC DOUBLE HALO ENGAGEMENT RING! This dazzling Double Halo Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring features a glamorous double halo of blue sapphires and diamonds. The white diamonds continue on the shank for a total carat weight of 0.61. This round double halo blue sapphire engagement ring is beautiful for the start of the colder months! With its dazzling double halo, this blue sapphire engagement ring will bring the glitz and the glamour! This glamorous double halo engagement ring is perfect for a bride who is bold and thinks outside of the box!
Our Favorite Ruby Gem Stackable Bands for July
Happy July! Here’s to our Ruby ladies, our Cancers and Leos, a big Happy Birthday shout out to all of you! Today we’re talking all about Ruby Red Stackable Bands! July’s birthstone is a ruby, one of the four precious gemstones. The deep red stone represents strength, nobility, and signifies love and passion. This gemstone is said to bring you good luck and spread health and wisdom among those who wear it. As one of the most valuable gemstones, these Ruby Red Stackable bands are keepers! Sylvie women are strong, noble, and carry wisdom into everything they do! They are
A Mix of Modern and Vintage Bezel Sets Perfect for Summer
Summer is here and that means it’s time to slip on a ring that is perfect for the beach! You want it to shine bright like a diamond, quite literally in the sun. Bezel engagement rings are the perfect addition because the center stone is nestled securely in place instead of being exposed in a traditional prong setting. This means you won’t have to worry about your diamond going for a swim without you! If you think your man is preparing to pop the question in the next coming months, leave this blog tab open on his computer so he
What Your Engagement Ring Says About You
A man enters through the gliding doors of a jewelry store –a place he has never been to before. He immediately feels out of place thanks to the stacks of diamond jewelry staring back at him. But he knows what he must do. With pressure rising, he is then greeted by a store manager who promises to help him find the right ring for his soon to be bride. Trusting the man’s word and expertise, the man thinks not all heroes wear capes and tells him he is ready. And then comes out not one, not two but 5 different
October’s Birthstones: Opal and Tourmalines
October has two birthstones: Opal and tourmaline. Opal birthstone is the more traditional of the two, but in 1952 the Jewelry Industry Council urged adding pink tourmaline as an alternative October birthstone. Opals are fun to shop for because they vary so widely. Pick one up, turn it this way and that so it catches the light, and appreciate its unique color and fire. Some are milky white, others are dark, all with flashes of green, blue, red, yellow and orange. October babies claim the opal as their birthstone. So if you’re shopping for somebody with an October birthday consider
A History of the Classic Engagement Ring
Ask any modern American to describe a classic engagement ring and they will almost surely mention a diamond. Preferably, a big one. But diamonds’ dominance of betrothal is actually a fairly recent development in the world of jewelry and romance. I’m Yours An engagement ring is a public acknowledgement of the private sentiment, “I’m yours.” But our ancestors took this a bit more literally. Cavemen tied rings of braided grass – okay, more like lassos – around their mate’s ankles, wrists and waist to control her spirit. In the 2nd century BC, Pliny the Elder reported the practice of the
