When dreaming of your perfect, vintage-inspired engagement ring, classic love stories take on a brand new meaning. Whether you identify with iconic royal brides or light up the room like a Hollywood starlet, these timeless engagement rings are a great source of inspiration, and all seven of our iconic design collections feature dazzling creations perfect for…
Add a Pop of Color with Vibrant Gemstones
From Princess Diana’s legendary diamond-encircled sapphire ring to Jackie Kennedy’s emerald-and-diamond statement engagement ring, gemstones have an iconic history among the world’s leading ladies. In the 1970s, Kirk Kara met and fell in love with his future wife, Lucy. During their courtship, he created a breathtaking sapphire pendant for her, and ever since, our design…
Engagement Traditions to Keep
For the contemporary bride, re-imagining traditions from generations past for your own love story can be a romantic journey for you and your groom-to-be. Here are a few ideas for modern takes on classic engagement rituals: 1. Involve the family: Suggest your groom-to-be has a chat with special family members ahead of time to include…
Something Old, Something New
The wedding day of your dreams is detailed with a perfect blend of romance and family. Every carefully chosen piece of your captivating day can become a way to honor to your family legacy. Keep tradition alive on your special day with these delightful ideas for adding “something old” to the celebration of your beautiful new life! 1. Pay homage to…
Your Girlfriend Has Your Wedding Planned: Her Secret Pinterest Board
It’s no secret that many women have been planning their weddings since childhood. But you may be surprised to find that your girlfriend has been collecting ideas and saving pictures since long before the two of you fell in love. Just like saving photos of dream cars, favorite outfits, hairstyle inspiration and home decor ideas,…
The Engagement Ring for each Personality Type
Kirk Kara makes it easy to begin your quest for the perfect ring by offering our gorgeous handcrafted designs in six iconic collections defined by the unique, authentic and timeless women who wear them. It’s more than a ring: your forever captivating Kirk Kara engagement ring is illustrative of who you are and how you…
Best Instagram Accounts for Proposal Inspiration
The only thing as exciting as daydreaming about you own proposal and engagement is going online to celebrate other love-birds and getting inspiration from already-engaged couples. You’ve saved your list of favorite rings on Kirk Kara’s online “love these!” and you’re pinning engagement, wedding and honeymoon ideas like crazy. Get fresh inspiration on your daily…
Surprise Proposals She’ll Never See Coming
You didn’t fall in love with her because of an elaborate setting, painstakingly-planned circumstances and picture-perfect lighting; you fell in love because being a part of each other’s lives made the ordinary brighter. You love all the little things — the way she wears your sweatshirts around the house, the shows you watch together over your…
Shopping Together for Engagement Rings
As you think about the engagement ring that illustrates your love, certain details may immediately come to mind. You know it must be handmade and vintage-inspired, a timeless piece that will become a part of the family story you create together. Now that you’ve found Kirk Kara, it’s all about deciding which elements of design…
Tips for Throwing an Memorable Engagement Party
If you have the honor of throwing an engagement party for some newly betrothed love-birds, we have a few ideas for creating an event to remember! From hearty dinner parties to champagne-themed brunches, there’s no wrong way to celebrate an upcoming engagement. Here are a few tips to get started! 1. Brainstorm with the bride and groom:…