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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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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…

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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…

Favorite Proposal Stories from How He Asked (place holder title)

Stacy Stahl, the founder of howheasked.com, is a writer, lover of real-life romance and passionate storyteller. She began the site because she wanted to share the delightful story of her best friend’s romantic proposal. How He Asked features real love story submissions in the form of photos and proposal stories, as well as tips for soon-to-be-brides and grooms, the soon-to-be-engaged, and hopeful…

Kirk Kara Proposal

The Sweetest Proposal

Kt had a feeling that her boyfriend, Chase, might propose on their vacation, but completely underestimated his creativity and flair for extraordinary presentation. Chase was typically unable to keep surprises under wraps and usually isn’t much of a planner. “I was convinced his proposal would be something along the lines of ‘Oh, by the way,…

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…

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