If you know a proposal is on the horizon, or have recently become engaged, prepping your nails for photo-ops with your captivating new ring is an absolute must. Choosing a nail color for the debut of your exciting new ring is especially enthralling during fall when new, fresh colors are popping up around every corner! Garnet:…
Floral Trends Abound This Fall
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower" — Albert Camus. Timelessly chic design houses from Chanel to Oscar de la Renta to Elie Saab set fall fashion all a flutter this fall with endless arrays of floral patterns and eye-catching, 3-dimensional embellished details. Last week, the ever-classic, vintage-inspired style icon Kate Middleton stepped out in…
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 style. Here's some advice on…
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 few tricks: 1. Choose the…
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 that's built to last throughout…
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 one's most enchanting day! Here are…
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 season into your unique proposal…
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 during their engagement and move the…
Proposal Ideas She’ll Never See Coming
You've found the Forever Captivating ring of her dreams, make sure the moment you ask her to be yours is just as spellbinding. Even if she knows you're going to be popping the question soon, make the big moment magical and breath-taking with a proposal that reflects who she is and what you love about her. …
Tips for the perfect ring-hand selfie
You've said yes to the proposal of your dreams, now time to show off your forever captivating ring! The first few days of engagement can be a wonderful blur, so here are some tips to make sure your social media ring debut is crystal clear! Here are some tips for capturing the best ring selfies….