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."
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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Matching Wedding Bands But NOT Matchy Matchy
December 15, 2016
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.
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.
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. 
