Unique Engagement and Wedding Rings by Krikawa

Awesome Diamond Alternatives for Engagement Rings

noreply@blogger.com (Krikawa Jewelry Designs) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:31:59 PDT

Must it be a DIAMOND engagement ring? Diamonds are beautiful, but are they still a girl's best friend? Is it okay to choose an alternative stone? What makes a good...

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The Power Behind a Custom Wedding Ring

noreply@blogger.com (Krikawa Jewelry Designs) — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:31:38 PDT

"Should we do custom, and where do we go?" What's in a wedding ring? A wedding ring represents your love and symbolizes your union with another soul. You wear your ring day...

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Unique Black Diamond Engagement & Wedding Rings

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Krikawa) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:18:24 PST

What is a black diamond? It’s exotic. It’s unique. It’s opaque and mysterious. A black diamond combines the brilliance of a faceted diamond with dark romantic love. Tall, dark and handsome? ...

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Demystifying Engagement Ring Prices

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Krikawa) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:51:41 PDT

Part I of III: The Cost of a Commercial Engagement Ring Why are custom engagement rings so much more expensive than commercially made engagement rings? How should you decide which way to go when...

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Unique Bezel Set Engagement Ring Designs

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Krikawa) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:42:25 PDT

Bezel set engagement rings stand out from the crowd. They are uncommon, and there are some technical reasons for that. But beyond that, a beautiful stone set in a modern, sleek bezel is captivating...

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Engagement Ring Advice for Men

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Krikawa) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:12:40 PDT

Should You Surprise Her with an Engagement Ring? Before you get too deep into looking at engagement ring designs, it is good to take this first point into consideration. Here are a variety of ways...

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The History of Mokume Gane

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Krikawa) — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:09:28 PDT

Mokume Gane is a technique of Japanese origin in which layers of alternating colors of precious metals are fused, forged and patterned to create swirling images of color in a sheet of metal. ...

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Design Your Own Engagement Ring in Tucson, AZ!

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Krikawa) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:06:49 PDT

Our website isn't the only thing to write home about (or forward to a friend, for that matter). Our showroom is now ready to entertain you with an unbelievable digital design center; the ultimate ...

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Test Your Mettle

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Krikawa) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:04:01 PDT

Test Your Mettle: Interesting facts about precious metals Test your mettle actually means demonstrate your true character. I would like to discuss the true character of your precious...

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Haute Living » Inspired Krikawa Jewelry Designs

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Krikawa) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:11:57 PDT

Haute Living » Inspired Krikawa Jewelry Designs Posted By: Alison Agudo on October...

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...and Action!

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:21:24 PDT

Check out our brand new commercial, "Love Generations."

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No Easy Answer

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:15:01 PDT

We know our suppliers. We carry formal relationships with our suppliers. We speak frequently. We ask questions and demand certifications. We tell our clients where their diamonds come from. And...

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Gorgeous!

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:28:49 PDT

A few days ago, we asked our customers to provide high-resolution wedding photos showcasing their Krikawa rings. We are pleased with the response so far. These photos are breathtakingly beautiful,...

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Take It Off

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:32:21 PDT

...your ring, that is. Unless it's solid platinum or palladium, it is highly recommended that you wear your ring with a bit of extra care. To make sure that your ring sparkles and shines at its...

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Interview with Leah Ingram

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:19:32 PDT

Writer, editor, and spokesperson Leah Ingram sat down to interview Lisa about the importance and symbolism of custom wedding rings. Take a look! What is the level of expertise at Krikawa?Our...

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Wittelsbach

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:48:01 PDT

Christie's of London presented the illustrious Der Blaue Wittelsbacher -- the Wittelsbach Diamond -- an extremely rare 35.56-carat fancy deep grayish-blue diamond dating back to the 17th century --...

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Platinum, Gold, and Jonas

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:57:01 PDT

The Jonas Brothers posed shoulder-to-shoulder on the red carpet for the 2009 Grammys. Stylist Michelle Tomaszewski dressed Nick (on the left) in full formal Burberry. Joe (middle) took chances with...

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We Love Feedback!

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:42:58 PDT

We do our best to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied with their orders, and I am happy to share feedback we have received this week. This past Thursday, Debbie and Jason were very...

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Pearl Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:00:08 PDT

Hello, readers. The Krikawa Jewelry Designs blog features several entries about last year's GIA pearl tour in East and Southeast Asia. Jackie and Lisa had a blast on their two-week trip through the...

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Shanghai and Zhuji

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:43:34 PDT

We made a final stop on our Far East pearl tour in China, which has vastly overtaken Japan's market share in the pearl industry. We flew into Shanghai and stayed at the St. Regis Shanghai, a...

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Mikimoto Island

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:44:12 PDT

Our next stop on the pearl tour was Mikimoto Island. Mikimoto Island derives its name from artisan and entrepreneur Mikimoto Kokichi who developed the Nishikawa technique for producing cultured...

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Flower Island

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:36:22 PDT

Our first stop on the tour is Flower Island. Check out that lush greenery! Few places in the world are so blue, vibrant, and beautiful. The island province of Palawan is world-renowned for its...

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Pearls

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:39:03 PDT

Krikawa Jewelry Designs embarked on a two-week pearl tour last fall as part of our Continuing Education, so we will spend the next few entries talking about pearls, and discussing what we learned...

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Hot Fall Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:53:40 PDT

The average temperature in Tucson for this time of year is well within triple digits. Let's beat the heat today by discussing some hot colors during the summer season that hope to transition well...

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Flip!

noreply@blogger.com (Dee) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:30:27 PDT

Krikawa Jewelry Designs just negotiated the rights to produce the FLiP, a musical instrument aid that, when worn, enables guitarists to alternate effortlessly between playing with a guitar pick and...

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