Category Archives: Engagement Rings

  Considering a teardrop ring? These distinctive pear-shaped gems capture both the eye and the heart, merging elegance with deep sentiment. Ideal for marking life’s special moments, a teardrop ring offers more than beauty—it’s a statement of lasting love. In this guide, we unveil the secrets behind their design, how to tailor them to your …

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When it comes to trends related to engagement rings we have always followed them closely and it’s interesting to see how engagement rings featured in movies, TV shows, etc. lead to spikes in demand. As a perfect example, looking at HBO’s hit series Sex and the City, when Mr. Big finally proposed to Carrie after …

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The concept of buying an engagement ring online was unheard of before e-commerce, social media and tech in general took off, and today we are changing the way people in love experience the process of buying engagement rings before spending the rest of their lives together. In particular, why be forced to drive to local …

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There’s something mysterious about black diamond engagement rings which drives people to them and we’ve seen a rise in interest from customers looking for black diamond rings over the past few years. But why? As we covered in previous blog posts, pop culture and social media play a huge role in what the masses see …

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For over 40 years Barkev’s has been a leading designer of diamond engagement and wedding rings along with other jewelry, and over that time we’ve become an authority when it comes to sourcing diamonds and a variety of other gemstones. This post touches on the process of buying diamonds including some of the best questions …

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Choosing an engagement ring will be one of the most important decisions you make in your life similar to buying a house, and because of that people often have questions about everything from what color gold they should get to the types of stones used in the engagement ring. This post touches on some of …

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Similar to most things in life there are products ranging from cars to jewelry that are built with quality in mind, and when it comes to engagement and wedding rings we often get questions as to whether rose gold is high-quality? First and foremost, rose gold itself is a blend of metals including gold that …

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For over 40 years Barkev’s has been a leading designer of engagement rings and over that time we’ve been asked tons of questions and have seen everything you can imagine, which gives us a unique perspective on questions you as a consumer should ask when buying an engagement ring. And this comes down to not …

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  More than 80% of married people from a recent survey claimed to wear their engagement rings each day. Several factors can impact a person’s ability to keep their ring on all the time. One of the most common problems people face is that their rings aren’t durable enough. Between allergic reactions and fragile materials, you don’t …

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For over 40 years we have been leading designers of unique engagement and wedding rings, and though our See Sample at Home program that gives you the ability to see sample rings in the comfort of your home was launched years ago it has since transformed the jewelry industry and customer experiences in general, which …

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The act of proposing to someone you love can be a total surprise, though many times couples have been together for years or feel close enough to talk about their future, including getting married and building a life together, so when the engagement ring conversation comes up you can work together as a team to …

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  If you’re thinking about popping the question, you might be hearing different responses about the cost. Traditions state that you should spend an “x” amount of money, while your budget and lifestyle might argue otherwise. The cost should be a minor factor when it comes to finding the right ring. If you want to …

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  Although colored diamonds comprise only approximately 0.1% of colorless stones, they boast a spectrum of 12 distinct hues. Among these vibrant options, black diamonds stand out as a popular choice. If you want to break away from tradition for your engagement, consider an edgy black diamond ring. Black diamond engagement rings are chic yet mysterious. …

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The allure and mystery of black diamonds has peaked your interest, and it’s interesting to see how mainstream media from iconic shows like Sex and the City to others have glorified black diamonds recently whereas in the past they were somewhat unknown and taboo – though the times are changing. Fast-forward to today, if you’re …

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You’ve probably landed on this post because rose gold engagement rings captured your heart or your significant other has given you hints that they’re interested in a rose gold ring – whatever the case we are here to help you. To begin with, as we covered in a previous post about rose gold rings, one …

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Rose gold engagement rings have gained popularity over the years and a common question we see online and get from customers is whether rose gold engagement rings are more expensive than other engagement rings, and the simple answer is no. When looking at buying an engagement ring, it’s not so much the setting (ring in …

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After over 40 years in business we’ve seen the engagement ring buying process shift from in-store purchases to online, especially in the past few years, and the question that always comes up is whether it’s best to buy an engagement ring from a jewelry store near you or is it better to buy an engagement …

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When Sex and the City premiered on HBO back in 1998 it was a game changer and turned into being one of the most influential shows around relationships up until this day ranging from how couples find better ways to work together to learning from mistakes in the past. And when Mr. Big finally proposed …

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The world of jewelry is an ever-evolving space where in the early days most popular rings featured stunning white diamonds but as things progressed, especially technology and the rise of social media, trends started to change. And nowadays, black diamond rings are taking off. Aside from the interest we’re seeing as a leading designer of …

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When looking for an engagement ring there are a wide variety of options ranging from classic white diamond solitaires to more unique engagement rings featuring stunning black and blue diamonds. This post touches on the beauty and allure of blue diamond engagement rings as well as tips for buying online.  First of all, since one …

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