Ever-adored for its soft, feminine hue, rose-gold is the sweet, romantic sister of classically glittering yellow gold. Rose gold has been the bee’s knees for quite some time, and its popularity has only grown since Pantone named Rose Quartz its color of the year, and after Apple released the coveted rose gold iPhone. However, like every…
Tell your boyfriend what engagement ring you want without telling him
Sure, you could always “casually” leave pictures of the rings you love lying around, or “accidentally” leave your computer open to pages of diamonds, but there are ways to show him the forever captivating ring of your dreams without being so, well…obvious. Before you start dropping hints, do your research! Get your “Love These” list…
Unique, fresh ways to show off your ring in engagement photos
Ready to share your breathtaking, Forever Captivating ring with the world? Don’t let your engagement ring selfie get lost in the crowd. Take a fantastic photo that’s sure to stand out by keeping your ring the focus. There are perfectly classy ways to incorporate props without going over the top! Make your selfie uniquely you with the…
Choosing the perfect ring for your groom
When you were choosing your perfect, forever captivating ring, he pulled out all the stops. You shopped, you browsed, he listened, perhaps he even surprised you with the diamond of your dreams — now it’s your turn to enrapture him with a breathtaking masterpiece from our gentlemen’s ring collection: The Artin Collection. This collection is…
Tips for Asking Dad’s Permission
One of our favorite engagement traditions is the soon-to-be-groom asking his future bride’s father for her hand in marriage. Involving your soon-to-be-bride’s family in your romantic plans is a way to show her that you’re also family-centered and respect her parents. Though you’ve probably talked about marriage yourselves, this time-honored tradition is a sweet way to include…
Kirk Kara Heritage Story
Vintage-inspired, timeless, one-of-a-kind designs aren’t just what we do, it’s innate to who we are. Every magnificent Kirk Kara design is an instant heirloom because everything that we create is inspired by our heritage. In 1890, Kirk Karaguezian’s grandfather opened a workshop in Armenia to showcase his amazing, handcrafted jewelry. His designs were inspired by the breathtaking…
Which era in bridal design best describes your style?
Our artistically exquisite designs are inspired by the most iconic eras in art history. Some of our collections fuse multiple eras, and some primarily pay homage to one specific moment in time, but all of our rings are created with fascinating, hand-crafted detail and the most breathtaking, brilliant metals and gemstones. Take a journey through the history of art and…
The Most Iconic Engagement Rings of All Time
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…