The Journal
Craft, care, and how to choose well
Gold Guide
Gold Making Charges Explained: Per Gram or Percentage
Making charges pay for the craftsmanship in a piece. They are charged per gram or as a percentage of the gold value, and they change with the design. Here is how to compare them.
Style Guide
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.
Weddings & Engagement
Three-Stone Engagement Rings: Meaning and Style
A three-stone ring pairs a centre diamond with a stone on each side. Many see them as past, present and future. Here is the symbolism, the styles and how to choose.
Festive & Gifting
Raksha Bandhan Jewellery Gifts for Sisters
A jewellery gift on Raksha Bandhan is something she can wear and remember. Here are ideas for sisters, with tips on choosing, budget and timing.
Trends & Style
Ear Stacks and Curated Ear Piercing Ideas
A curated ear is built one piece at a time. Here is how to plan an ear stack, balance the pieces, choose metals and start with a single extra piercing.
Patna & Bihar
A Festival Calendar for Jewellery Shopping in Patna
The year in Patna turns on festivals, and jewellery shopping follows them. Here is a seasonal calendar to help you plan purchases and avoid the rush.
Jewellery Care
Perfume, Lotion and Jewellery: What to Avoid
Cosmetics are a common cause of dull diamonds. The fix is simple: jewellery goes on last. Here is what each product does and how to protect your pieces.
Diamond Education
Diamond Colour Grades D to Z Explained
Diamond colour is graded from D, which is colourless, to Z, which has a visible tint. In jewellery, the difference between neighbouring grades is subtle. Here is how to choose.
Gold Guide
How to Check Gold Purity: Reliable Methods and Myths
The home tricks for testing gold mostly fail. This guide separates the reliable checks, like hallmarks and assaying, from the myths that can mislead you.
Style Guide
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.
Weddings & Engagement
Halo Engagement Rings: Pros and Cons
A halo ring circles the centre stone with smaller diamonds for extra sparkle and a larger look. Here are the advantages, the drawbacks and who it suits.
Festive & Gifting
Akshaya Tritiya Jewellery Buying Guide
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the days when many families buy gold. Here is how to plan, what to check and how to choose jewellery for 9 May 2027.