Don’t Make These Wedding Registry Goofs

Setting up your wedding registry can be fun, but there are some pitfalls that are all too common. Birkat Elyon, who offers gorgeous cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings, has these tips for doing it right. MISTAKE 1: Not registering at all. Sure, some couples have been living together for a while and may have all the “stuff,” but your friends and family still want to celebrate your marriage. This…

A Quick Checklist of Groomsmen Duties

Just like the bridesmaids, the groomsmen play a key support role before, during, and after the wedding. Since 1985, Birkat Elyon, has offered dazzling cubic zirconia jewelry (including affordable engagement and wedding rings); here’s our list of the essential tasks for groomsmen. Plan the Bachelor Party: It’s a celebration but it’s also a stress reliever for the groom. Put different members of the groom’s “team” in charge of various aspects…

Dating Over 40: Some Tips

If it’s been a while since you’ve been in the dating scene, it can feel weird. A lot has changed (technology, for one), but a lot hasn’t. Since 1985, Birkat Elyon has helped people find stunning, affordable cubic zirconia jewelry (including engagement and wedding rings). When it comes to relationships, we’ve seen it all, so here are some helpful tips for diving back into the dating pool in your 40s…

Picking the Right Ring for Your Hand

There are so many things to consider when picking out your engagement or wedding ring: the size of the stone, the metal in the band, a single stone or multiples. But the most important thing is picking a ring that will make your particular hand and fingers look their best. Birkat Elyon is in the business of dazzling cubic zirconia rings and offers a variety of stones that are virtually…

About Interfaith Weddings

If you and your partner come from different faiths, that’s an opportunity to have a really magical wedding ceremony. Birkat Elyon has worked with so many couples over the years, helping them save money with our gorgeous (and affordable) cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings. Here are our tips for throwing an interfaith wedding. GET THE OFFICIANTS TOGETHER EARLY If you plan to have officiants from both of your faiths…

7 of the Coolest Wedding Trends

Since the austerity of the pandemic era, couples planning a wedding have been making up for the delays and disappointments of those years in a BIG way. Birkat Elyon talks with couples all the time, as they shop for our affordable, but beautiful cubic zirconia wedding rings. Here are some of the trends we’ve been hearing about. OVER-THE-TOP VENUES After a few years where couples had to settle for a…

Throwing An Affordable Bachelorette Party

Sure, you want to get your besties together before the wedding to have one final girls’ blowout – but how can you throw a great bachelorette party without breaking the bank?  Birkat Elyon helps smart couples save money with their wide selection of beautiful cubic zirconia rings; here are tips for creating an affordable bachelorette party. SET A BUDGET Expenses for the bachelorette party are split among the bridesmaids, so…

First Anniversary Traditions (And Why They Are)

Time sure flies, and it may be hard to believe that you’ve already reached your first wedding anniversary!  Birkat Elyon has worked with so many couples in helping them choose the perfect cubic zirconia rings and have come to learn a thing or three about wedding traditions.  Here are those associated with the first anniversary. CARNATIONS Carnations symbolize love and devotion, making them the perfect flower to represent your first…

Summer 2024 Jewelry Trends

Things are heating up on the style scene for 2024. Birkat Elyon keeps an eye on the runaways and the fashion magazines to see what’s hot. As purveyors of gorgeous cubic zirconia jewelry pieces, here’s a look at three hot trends for summer that you can pull off. COLORED STONES Bold pops of color in the form of gemstones have been showing up a lot. They look really great paired…

Charity Donations As Wedding Favors: Dos and Donts

These days, more couples are opting to use the money they’d spend on wedding favors for a cause they believe in. The trend of donating in the name of wedding guests is a hot trend, but it can be tricky. Birkat Elyon sells gorgeous cubic zirconia jewelry, including engagement and wedding rings; it’s a smarter use of your hard-earned money. So here are the smart dos and don’ts for giving…