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Craft, care, and how to choose well
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Indo-Western Jewellery Styling: Mixing Traditions
Indo-western outfits mix a saree with a belt or a kurta with trousers. Here is how to style jewellery so the look feels deliberate, balanced and comfortable.
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How to Choose a Diamond Pendant: Solitaire and Designs
A diamond pendant is one of the most wearable pieces of jewellery. Here is how to choose the stone, the design, the chain and the length.
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How to Build a Small Jewellery Collection You Will Wear
A good collection is one you wear. Here is how to build a small, flexible set of fine jewellery, what to buy first and how to grow it over time.
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Choosing Jewellery for Your Skin Tone
The colour of your metal can make skin glow or look flat. Here is how to find your undertone and choose yellow, white or rose gold to flatter it.
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First Diamond Jewellery for Young Professionals
Your first piece of diamond jewellery bought with your own income is a milestone. Here is how to choose well, stay within budget and pick something you will keep wearing.
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Diamond Studs and Rings for Men
Diamond jewellery is not only for women. Here is a guide for men on studs, rings, pendants and bracelets, covering size, metal, styling and care.
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Cocktail Rings and Statement Diamond Jewellery
A cocktail ring or statement piece is made to be noticed. Here is how to choose one, wear it with confidence and keep the rest of your look in balance.
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Jewellery With Saree, Kurta and Western Wear
The same piece can look different on a saree, a kurta and a dress. Here is how to match necklaces, earrings and rings to the outfit and the neckline.
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Is Diamond Jewellery Practical for Daily Wear?
Diamonds are hard and durable, so they suit daily wear, but the design and your habits matter. Here is how to choose pieces and wear them well.
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Mixing Metals: Gold, White Gold and Platinum Together
Wearing more than one metal is no longer a mistake. A few simple rules help yellow, white and rose gold and platinum look intentional together.
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How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home
You can measure your ring size at home with a few household items. Here are two methods, tips for accuracy and mistakes that give the wrong result.
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Ring Size Chart in India: How Ring Sizes Work
Ring sizes are a number on a scale, and the scales differ by country and by shop. Here is what the numbers mean and how to find yours reliably.