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Craft, care, and how to choose well
Weddings & Engagement
Jewellery Gifts for Newlyweds: Ideas That Last
A jewellery gift for newlyweds is something they can keep for decades. Here are ideas for the couple and for each of them, and how to choose well.
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25th Anniversary Jewellery Ideas
Twenty-five years is a landmark. Here are jewellery ideas for a silver jubilee, from a diamond ring to a pendant, with tips on choosing something she or he will cherish.
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Anniversary Bands and Eternity Rings: A Guide
An anniversary band or eternity ring marks a milestone with a line of diamonds. Here is how full and half designs differ, and how to choose one that fits your life.
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Redesigning Old Family Jewellery Into Modern Pieces
Old jewellery often holds more memory than style. Redesigning it keeps the gold and the sentiment and gives you something you will actually wear. Here is how.
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How Custom Jewellery Design Works, Step by Step
A custom piece goes from your idea to a finished, hallmarked jewel in a series of clear steps. Here is how it works, what you decide and what to ask.
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Wedding Season Jewellery Shopping Timeline
Wedding jewellery takes longer than people expect, especially at busy times. Here is a timeline from first ideas to the final fitting, and what to do at each stage.
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Haldi, Mehendi and Sangeet Jewellery Ideas
The functions around a wedding call for jewellery that is pretty, light and practical. Here are ideas for haldi, mehendi and sangeet, and what to avoid.
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Jewellery for a Red Lehenga or Saree
Red is the classic bridal colour, and it takes jewellery beautifully. Here is how to choose metals, stones and styles for a red lehenga or saree.
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Bridal Choker or Long Necklace With Diamonds?
The length of the necklace changes the whole bridal look. Here is how choker, princess and long lengths compare, and how to match them to your neckline.
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Diamond Earrings for Brides: Studs, Drops and More
Earrings frame the face in every wedding photograph. Here is how to choose between studs, drops and other styles for your outfit, hair and comfort.
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Groom Jewellery for Indian Weddings
Grooms have more jewellery options than they are often told. Here are ideas for rings, chains and accessories, and how to keep the look balanced.
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Mother of the Bride Jewellery Guide
The mother of the bride is on her feet for days. Her jewellery should be elegant, comfortable and in harmony with the bride's. Here are ideas by piece and by outfit.