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Since 1890, the Kirk Kara artists and artisans have handcrafted rings and fine jewelry. Each exquisite piece is designed to be forever captivating.

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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 your dreams.   Carats describe…

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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 details? Vintage-inspired, handcrafted details are…

Engagement Ring

Set for Life

You don't take life decisions lightly, and neither do we. You have finally found the man you'll spend your life with, and we believe your diamond should be "set for life," too.  We understand that the couples who choose our rings trust in our extraordinary craftsmanship and that every meticulously handcrafted detail matters. From hand-engraving each ring…

Sapphire Engagement Ring

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 to your personal style. Blue…

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