The Journal
Craft, care, and how to choose well
Style Guide
How to Measure Bangle Size at Home
A bangle must pass over your hand and still sit comfortably on your wrist. Here are two simple ways to measure your size at home.
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Diamond Bracelets: Tennis, Chain and Bangle Styles
A diamond bracelet adds light at the wrist. Here is how tennis, chain and bangle styles differ, and what to check before you choose.
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Bangles, Bracelets and Kadas: The Differences
Three pieces sit on the wrist, and they are not the same. Here is how bangles, bracelets and kadas differ in shape, fastening and style.
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Pendant and Necklace Length Guide
Chain length decides where a pendant sits and how it looks. Here is a plain guide to standard lengths, how each falls and how to choose.
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How to Choose a Diamond Nose Pin
A diamond nose pin is a small piece with a big effect. Here is what to look for in the stone, the setting, the metal and the back.
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Nose Pin Size and Fit Guide: Gauge, Post and Stone
A nose pin that fits well is comfortable and stays put. Here is what to check: post thickness, stone size, length and the back.
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Nose Pin Styles: Stud, Ring and Nath
A nose pin is small, but the choices are many. Here is a guide to studs, L-shapes, screws, rings and the nath, and how to pick one that suits you.
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Earrings for Your Face Shape: What Suits You Best
Earrings can soften or sharpen a face. Here is a practical guide to choosing styles that flatter round, oval, square, heart-shaped and long faces.
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Types of Earrings: A Complete Guide
From studs to jhumkas, earrings come in many forms. This guide lists the common types, what each looks like and when it works best.
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Hoops, Studs and Drops: Choosing Earrings
The three basic earring styles each do something different. Here is how studs, hoops and drops compare, and how to choose for the occasion.
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Diamond Studs Buying Guide: Size, Quality and Care
Diamond studs are often the first fine jewellery people buy and wear for decades. This guide covers size, quality, settings and backs, so you choose well.
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Stacking Rings: How to Mix and Match
A stack of slim rings lets you build a look over time. Here is how to combine widths, metals and stones so the stack looks intended and feels comfortable.