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Fall in Love with Fall Proposals

Summer is over, a chill is in the air, and the changing leaves are bursting forth with fall colors. As you snuggle up with your beloved in the crisp autumn air, drawing warmth from a shared mug of spiced cider, you may feel compelled to weave the beauty of the harvest...

Wedding Party Gifts They'll Love

No matter what your bridal party style, a thoughtful, unique gift can go a long way. From fun party favors to memorable keepsakes, options for bridesmaid, groomsmen, and family gifts are endless. No matter what type of gift you're going for, there are perfect choices for every great gifter! 1....

The Rock: All You Need to Know about the Diamond

For four generations, our family has been designing and hand-crafting intricately detailed, vintage-inspired engagement rings, and our customized diamond center-stone options are endlessly breathtaking. When describing the ring your heart desires, knowing center-stone terminology comes in delightfully handy. Our specially chosen diamond experts will introduce you to breathtaking center stone options for the ring of...

Which Metal is Right for You?

Choosing your ring's metal says just as much about your personal style as the details and the cut that you choose. Glamorous white gold, timeless yellow gold, romantic rose gold or brilliant platinum — we only use the finest metals to create our artistically captivating designs. Here's how to choose which metal...

Tips for Planning Engagement Photos

The only thing as exciting as saying "YES" to the ring of your dreams is sharing the news with your loved ones. Whether you're looking for magically traditional portraits or dreamy, artistic effects using unique props and colors, choosing a wedding photographer is an exciting part of expressing your personal...

Choosing the details in your ring design

You're on a quest to find the ring of your dreams, and the breathtaking options are plentiful. Choosing your favorite iconic collection, the diamond shape of your dreams, and the metal that makes your heart flutter are usually first on the list when shopping for your forever captivating ring, but what about the...

Creative Ways to Announce Your Kirk Kara Engagement

When you're ready to tell the world about your engagement, you might just want to shout it out loud from the hilltops! Thankfully, we live in the era of social media and Shutterfly, which can be a lot easier on your vocal cords! There are many ways you can bring...

Vintage Inspiration: Your Guide to Design Details

We all know "it's all in the details," and no detail goes overlooked when we craft your future Forever Captivating ring. For generations, we've draw inspiration for our handcrafted designs from many style eras and jewelry-making traditions to create a one-of-a-kind ring you'll fall in love with over and over again. Consider this...

Mix, Match and Stack

Our iconic vintage-inspired band collections are just as captivating as our architecturally stunning engagement rings and are also absolutely elegant when worn alone. Is mix, match and stack right for you?  At the Kirk Kara office, we can't help but have a little fun mixing our unique bands, and we've learned a...

Choosing a Wedding Band

The moment your groom-to-be slips your engagement ring onto your finger, you two have already made lasting committment to your future together. When you stand up in front of friends and loved ones for your nuptials, you're declaring to one and all that the love you share is a love...

Tips for Being the Perfect Ring-Shopping Friend

It's a special honor when your loved one's love-struck beau asks for your help in choosing the perfect forever captivating ring. From a dazzling array of options, you can guide him to picking the exact ring that captures her unique style and expresses his undying devotion. It's an important role in your loved...

Engagement Traditions from Around the World

You're currently captivated by all things engagement-related, and probably deciding which traditions to keep or add to your own special engagement story. For some starting inspiration, here are a few fascinating traditions from cultures around the world! In Chile, both the man and woman wear engagement rings on their right hands...

Featured Design: Pirouetta Collection Design No. K174C65RWR

Every delightful design from our whimsically romantic Pirouetta collection doesn’t just encircle your finger - it dances around it. Elegant, handcrafted swirls flow seamlessly into one another, joyfully symbolizing togetherness and love. Design No. K174C65RWR from the Pirouetta collection is one of our most sought-after pieces. This enchanting design is...

More Than Just a Ring, a Timeless Family Heirloom

The most sentimental, romantically vintage wedding inspiration often comes from our own families. You've been dreaming of your own engagement and wedding for years, and like us, you admire the love stories of generations past. The details that inspired your early years of wedding dreams were perhaps photos of your grandmother in a timelessly...

Sapphires for Luck

You know the old phrase: "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe." While you may not be as superstitious as the traditional British brides, consider incorporating touches inspired by antiquated wedding rituals to add old-world charm in a way that's modern and unique...