Top 10 Designer Jewelry Trends: Embrace of Elegance & Innovation

By David Sutoyo / June 30, 2025

World of designer jewelry is buzzing with fresh trends that beautifully blend elegance with innovation. Whether you’re looking to update your collection or find the perfect statement piece, these top 10 trends are set to dominate the year. At XO Jewels, we pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve, offering you the finest in…

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The Art of Jewelry Design: Behind the Scenes at XO Jewels

By David Sutoyo / June 30, 2025

At XO Jewels, the art of jewelry design is more than just a craft; it is a passion that drives our commitment to creating exquisite pieces that are both timeless and unique. Our design process combines traditional techniques with innovative technologies to bring each piece to life. In this blog post, we take you behind…

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Lab-Grown Diamonds: Facts You Should Know

By Robert / February 27, 2023

The biggest misconception about laboratory grown diamonds is that they contain or are made of synthetic materials.   As a matter of fact, lab-grown diamonds are 100% real diamonds. Their chemical composition is exactly the same as mined diamonds. They are graded by the same globally accepted independent gemological laboratories such as GIA and IGI, using…

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Attributes of Best Jewelers & Jewelry Stores

By Robert / July 22, 2019

Let’s be honest: Jewelry is pricey, and so it should be. Precious metals and stones have long been among humanity’s most prized possessions, and it’s only natural that their prices reflect this. But that chunk of change is only worth it if you can be sure you’re getting the best possible product from the most…

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Diamond Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Gem

By Robert / July 22, 2019

Information in this article, unlike most others which solely describe quality characteristics of diamonds commonly known as the 4Cs, it also guides you through selecting and buying the best diamond for your money. Brief History Early diamond trading dates back to the 4th century BC in India when diamonds slowly found their way to Europe’s…

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Emerald Buying Guide: What You Need to Know

By Robert / July 22, 2019

Emerald is the green variety and the most famous member of the beryl mineral family, with its name coming from the old Greek word “smaragdus” which means green. There are other green color gemstones such as peridot and tourmaline, but emerald has always been the most desirable and precious of all. Brief History Known emerald…

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Ruby Buying Guide: Choosing the Perfect Gem

By Robert / July 22, 2019

Considered ‘King of Precious Gemstones’, gem grade rubies are the most expensive of precious colored gemstones. Best and most desirable rubies, generally found in layers in marbles, come from Burma. Burmese rubies usually contain red fluorescence which contribute to their red color intensity and hence value. Rubies from other parts of the world, are found…

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Sapphire Buying Guide: Choosing the Perfect Gem

By Robert / July 22, 2019

Birthstone for September, sapphire comes from the Greek word Sappheiros. It is one of the three primary precious colored gemstones used in fine jewelry besides ruby and emerald and comes in variety of colors, with rich vivid ones as the best in their color. Brief History In ancient periods, there was a strong belief in the royalty…

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Women’s Engagement Rings by Style

By Robert / June 26, 2019

Engagement ring represents a couple’s love and lifetime commitment to each other. For months and sometimes years before the proposal, the engaging woman searches for that unique ring style that describes her taste and personality the best. Then, as the time gets closer to the proposing date, the man starts shopping for the ring with…

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