The Journal
Craft, care, and how to choose well
Festive & Gifting
Dhanteras or Akshaya Tritiya: Which Day to Buy Gold?
Both days are linked with buying gold, but they fall at different times of year. Here is how to think about which suits your plans, and what matters more than the date.
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What to Buy on Dhanteras: Gold Coins or Jewellery?
Many families debate coin versus jewellery on Dhanteras. Here is how they compare on cost, purity, use and resale, so you can choose with a clear head.
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Jewellery Gifts for Bridesmaids and Close Friends
Bridesmaids and close friends often carry a lot of a wedding. Here are jewellery ideas to thank them, from matching sets to personal pieces, with budget tips.
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Graduation and First Job Jewellery Gifts
A graduation or first job is a milestone worth marking. Here are jewellery ideas that suit a young professional and stay wearable for years to come.
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How to Buy Jewellery as a Surprise Gift
A surprise jewellery gift needs a little detective work. Here is how to learn taste and size quietly, choose safely and leave room for an exchange.
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Self-Gifting Jewellery: Marking Your Own Milestones
You do not need an occasion from someone else to buy jewellery. Here is how to choose a piece that marks your own milestone and stays meaningful.
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Thoughtful Jewellery Gifts on a Modest Budget
A modest budget does not mean a forgettable gift. Here is how to set a limit, choose small lasting pieces and add the touches that make a gift personal.
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How to Present a Jewellery Gift So It Feels Special
The way a gift is given stays in memory long after the piece is worn. Here is how to choose the moment, the wrapping and the words for a jewellery gift.
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Baby Shower and Newborn Jewellery Gifts
A new baby is a reason for gifts, and jewellery can be a keepsake. Here are ideas for the mother and the baby, with safety points to keep in mind.
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Retirement and Milestone Jewellery Gifts
Milestones deserve gifts that last. Here are jewellery ideas for retirements, promotions and other markers, and how to make them personal.
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Festival Season Jewellery Shopping Checklist
The weeks from Navratri to Diwali are the busiest for jewellers. This checklist keeps your shopping calm, within budget and properly checked.
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Navratri and Durga Puja Jewellery Ideas
Navratri and Durga Puja are celebrations of colour and energy. Here are jewellery ideas that look festive, stay comfortable and suit long days and nights.