The Journal
Craft, care, and how to choose well
Gold Guide
How to Read a Jewellery Invoice Line by Line
A good jewellery bill lists weight, purity, rate, making charge, stones, HUID and tax as separate lines. Here is how to read each one and what to question.
Style Guide
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.
Weddings & Engagement
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.
Festive & Gifting
Christmas and New Year Jewellery Gifts
The end of the year is a season of gifts and fresh starts. Here are jewellery ideas for Christmas and New Year, with tips on timing and choosing.
Diamond Education
Diamond Polish and Symmetry Explained
Polish is the smoothness of a diamond's surface and symmetry is the exactness of its shape. Both affect how it handles light. Here is what the grades mean.
Gold Guide
Lightweight Gold Jewellery: Why It Is Popular Now
Buyers are moving from heavy sets to lighter, design-led pieces. Here is why the trend has grown, what makes lightweight jewellery durable and how to choose well.
Style Guide
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.
Weddings & Engagement
Wedding Jewellery Budget Planning in India
Jewellery is often one of the largest wedding costs. A simple plan, with a total, a list and a buffer, keeps it under control. Here is how to build one.
Festive & Gifting
A First Diamond Gift for a Daughter
A first diamond is a keepsake as well as jewellery. Here are ideas by age, points on safety and fit, and ways to make it a memory.
Jewellery Care
Passing Down Jewellery: Caring for an Heirloom
Heirloom jewellery carries a story. Looking after it and passing it on takes care, records and a conversation. Here is how to do it well.
Diamond Education
How to Spot a Fake Diamond: Tests and Their Limits
Home tests for diamonds are mostly unreliable. This guide covers common imitations, what simple checks can and cannot tell you, and how to be sure.
Gold Guide
Buying Gold Jewellery When Prices Are High: Smart Ways
When gold is expensive, you can still buy well. Lighter designs, the right karat, an old-gold exchange and a clear breakup all help you spend with confidence.