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How to Capture Your Love in a Mountain Wilderness

July 06, 2023

Mountains settle the soul.  "Climb every mountain!" is a directive that has pulled on millions of souls around the world.   
 
I love going to the mountains.  Hiking, camping, or just driving through; time in the mountains seem to put things into perspective.  It's funny; the first date that my husband and I went on was actually camping.  And, two years later, on our honeymoon, more than half of the three weeks was spent camping.
 
When I spend a day or two in the mountains, my mind clears from all the mundane garbage that seems to collect, and I feel a greater sense of clarity. As John Muir put it, "The clearest way to the universe is through a forest wilderness." see the full article

The Secret Sauce of a Boho Engagement Ring: Show Your True Chic Style

January 17, 2023

Boho-style engagement rings and wedding bands are trending because couples are breaking the old, established traditions of weddings. The expression of off-beat designs, unique reception locations, and handpicked elements resonates with the free-spirited couple. Many of today’s couples want… see the full article

Wedding Sets: Should Your Rings Match?

November 26, 2019

Couples put a lot of love and consideration into choosing—or designing—an engagement ring. You deserve an outstanding engagement ring; it represents the spark of love that inspired your commitment to marriage, and will carry on through the years ahead. That spark is so important to keep… see the full article

Honoring June Pride Month: Three Ring Stories

June 20, 2019

It’s no secret: At Krikawa, we believe in LOVE for everyone! This bedrock principle is at the heart of who we are as individuals and how we continually strive to serve our patrons within our company.  In honor of Pride Month, we’d like to share a few of our favorite client stories … see the full article

The Best Jewelry of 2018

August 31, 2018

2018 has been a beautiful year in many ways. While I was working on our monthly newsletter for our Labor Day special, I was trying to pick my favorite images for the email, and I had a really hard time!  So I decided to put together a curated collection of my favorite images from the past year… see the full article

Matching Wedding Bands But NOT Matchy Matchy

December 15, 2016

Celtic Knot Wedding Band Set Are you considering a matching set of wedding bands, but would like to retain your own unique individual expression? This was the case for a couple who came to Krikawa looking for custom wedding rings. Although the couple both loved the idea and symbolism of the Celtic Knot, they did not want their rings to be "matchy matchy." Thus, a wedding band set was created that is kindred in style but not identical. 

These Celtic Knot Wedding Bands feature the same eternity knot wrapping around the entire band, however that is where the similarities end.  see the full article

Wedding Band Custom Made To Match Heirloom Ring

November 18, 2016

What happens when you have a beautiful, heirloom engagement ring and would like to have a matching wedding band to make a complete bridal set? You cannot expect to walk into any jewelry store and find a perfect match. This was the case for a lovely couple who came to Krikawa for a custom wedding band to match an inherited, antique engagement ring. When asked the story of her engagement ring, this is what she said...

"So it's actually my grandmother's engagement ring. She gave it to my mom for me to have, one day when I was ready. I was in high school.
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New Trend Alert: Solid Black Diamond Wedding Bands

October 16, 2015

The Hottest New Trend
in Men’s Wedding Bands!

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Men’s wedding bands are anything but simple these days, and we couldn’t be happier about that. Though traditional white or gold metal rings are still popular, newer offerings from trailblazers like Lashbrook come decked out in intricate patterns and made of alternative materials like meteorite, Damascus steel and even wood. see the full article

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