Questions to Ask Before Buying an Engagement Ring
Love is a beautiful thing, isn’t it? In fact, about 88% of Americans believe that love is a very important reason to marry someone. When you’re ready to take the...
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Gold or Silver Jewelry: Which One Should You Choose?
Introduction Choosing between gold and silver jewelry? It’s not just about what looks good, it’s about finding the metal that fits your style, skin tone, and lifestyle. And let’s be...
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How Technology Changed the Jewelry Industry
Humans have been making jewelry longer than they’ve had dogs or written language. As far back as 150,000 years ago your human ancestors were crafting beads and earrings in the...
The History of Engagement Rings
Every year in the United States, an astonishing 2.8 million couples take the leap into engagement. This shows that getting engaged and exchanging rings is an important part of today’s...
3 Carat Diamond Engagement Rings: Natural vs Lab Grown?
The world has been gravitating towards the “bigger is better” concept for many years especially when it comes to engagement rings, and this post touches on how 3 carat diamond...
Big Diamond Engagement Rings: Trends & Common Questions
It is interesting how some of the most recognizable sayings like “Everything is Bigger in Texas” can manifest from food to the jewelry industry where in recent years people are...
2023's Diamond Revolution: The Rise of Lab-Grown Diamonds
Diamonds and wedding engagements go together like peanut butter and jelly. The thing is, the tradition of a diamond-ring proposal is young. De Beer’s renowned advertising campaign, “A diamond is...
When Do Most People Get Engaged? Our Feedback After 40 Years
Looking at our experience over the past 40+ years it is interesting to see how engagements are very seasonal and from Thanksgiving to New Years there’s a huge spike in...
Black Diamond Engagement Rings in 2024: Our Predictions
More than 90% of people from a recent survey claimed to have diamonds incorporated into their engagement ring. Although most people are getting and want diamonds, you can find ways...
Engagement Ring Trends in 2023: Our Predictions
Everything changes over time and it’s interesting to see how engagement ring trends evolved from simple white diamond solitaire rings in the early days to much more creative, unique rings...
Rectangular Diamond Engagement Rings Trend
Nearly 80 percent of people confessed to dropping hints about the type of engagement ring they desire. When it comes to ring aesthetics, there are a few changes taking place....
Barkev’s Expands Throughout the World: Buying Engagement Rings Online
The days of relying on local jewelry stores are in the past and after over 40 years in business and being recognized as a top engagement ring designer we are...
What Are Eternity Rings: Symbolism, Tradition, and Style Tips
What are eternity rings? These bands, encircling diamonds or gemstones, embody a love that knows no end. Traditionally celebrated as gifts during pivotal life moments, they mark a continuous commitment....
Buying Engagement Rings Online or In Person at a Store?
In recent years the world has changed and everything from buying groceries to engagement rings shifted where more people are searching for products online today than ever before because they...
What Should You Know Before Buying an Engagement Ring?
The process of falling in love with someone then deciding to spend your lives together is a magical thing and for over 40 years we have been helping couples on...
Unique Engagement Rings That Spark Trends, Go Viral
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...
Buying an Engagement Ring Online: How to Make the Best Decision
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...