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Did You Know Krikawa Does Opera?

May 22, 2014

What Do Custom Rings and the Ringing of a Beautiful Voice Have in Common?

Lisa Krikawa

John Krikawa

My husband John Krikawa, the Chief Technical Officer of Krikawa Jewelry Designs, has a brother Andy Krikawa, who is married to Jennifer Krikawa. Sound complicated? It's not (we'll leave the other eight Krikawa siblings out of it!).

So, my sister-in-law Jennifer is also the founder, President and Artistic Director of the Vashon Opera Company on Vashon Island, just west of Seattle. Jennifer and Andy moved from New York to find a quiet place to raise their children, but couldn't get away from singing. see the full article

Sapphire Engagement Rings: A Rainbow of Colors

March 30, 2014

Sapphire Colors for Engagement Rings

The Many Colors of Sapphire

The traditional color of sapphire for an engagement ring is a blue sapphire. The highest quality blue sapphire would be a rich, deep royal blue Ceylon sapphire. However, blue is not the only color found in sapphire! Another extremely rare and valuable sapphire is a Padparadscha sapphire, a deep saturated pinkish-orange color. Not all peach sapphires are classified as Padparadscha sapphire, but a nice peach sapphire is still rare! Purple sapphire and pink sapphire are close to the top of this list in popularity, and while green sapphire is not often sought after, it can be found in shades of blue, green, and yellow-green, and it can be absolutely gorgeous, surrounded by white diamonds. see the full article

The 7 Coolest Rings We NEVER Made

February 28, 2014

Seven Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Concepts

Waiting Just For You

Lisa Krikawa, Designer

Yes, you read that correctly. These are my seven favorite ring designs that haven't made it to the goldsmiths bench, or to a warm finger. These babies just dance around in the back of my head, calling out every now and then. What they really need is a warm home! Weigh in; which one is your favorite? see the full article

Indulge Your Black Diamond Fantasy

February 04, 2014

Black Diamonds for Wedding and Engagement Rings

Black is the New White

A black diamond engagement ring:

Exotic Black Diamond Wedding Set

it’s exotic, unique, opaque and mysterious. A black diamond combines the brilliance of a faceted diamond with dark romantic love.

Why should I have a black diamond in my engagement ring or wedding band?

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What's So Cool about Warm Rose Gold?

January 11, 2014

The Uniqueness of Rose Gold

Popular Rose Gold Engagement Ring Settings

Rose gold, also called red or pink gold, is an alloy

Rose Gold Engagement Ring with Pink Sapphire

Tree of Life Engagement Ring with Pink Sapphire

of copper and gold; it has a lovely, warm, rosy hue. Experiencing a rise of popularity, rose gold engagement rings topped the chart with Blake Lively's Giant two million dollar rose gold engagement ring. From fashion designers such as Michael Kors all the way to haute couture, rose gold is rocking the world. The warm peachy tones are perfect for an engagement ring. Rose gold speaks volumes about the alternative bride: it takes you back to the Roman Empire, yet keeps you grounded with it's earth tones.
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