The Journal
Craft, care, and how to choose well
Festive & Gifting
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.
Diamond Education
Total Carat Weight in Diamond Jewellery Explained
Total carat weight adds up all the diamonds in a piece. It is useful, but it does not tell you how big or how fine each stone is. Here is how to read it.
Gold Guide
Is Hallmarking Mandatory for Gold Jewellery in India?
BIS hallmarking with HUID is compulsory for gold jewellery in specified karats, and the rules have expanded district by district. Here is what that means for you.
Style Guide
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.
Weddings & Engagement
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.
Festive & Gifting
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.
Diamond Education
Melee Diamonds: The Small Stones in Jewellery
Melee are the small diamonds that fill clusters, halos and pavé bands. They are rarely certified one by one. Here is how they are described and how to judge them.
Gold Guide
Old Gold Exchange: How It Works and What to Check
Exchanging old jewellery means testing its purity, weighing it and valuing the gold at the day's rate. Here is how that works and what to check before you agree.
Style Guide
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.
Weddings & Engagement
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.
Festive & Gifting
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.
Diamond Education
Diamond Inclusions Explained: Feathers, Clouds, Crystals
Inclusions are natural features inside a diamond. Most are harmless and invisible to the eye. Here are the common types, what they mean and when to ask questions.