The Journal
Craft, care, and how to choose well
Style Guide
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.
Weddings & Engagement
Jewellery Gifts for the Bride: Engagement Ideas
A bride will wear what she is given for years, so the best gifts match her taste and her wardrobe. Here are ideas by type, plus tips on choosing well.
Festive & Gifting
Jewellery Gifts for a Girlfriend: Ideas by Stage
The right jewellery gift depends on where you are in the relationship. Here are ideas for early days, a steady relationship and a serious commitment.
Jewellery Care
Skin Sensitivity and Jewellery Metals Explained
Some people react to certain jewellery metals. Here is what causes it, which metals are used in gold and platinum jewellery and what to ask when you buy.
Diamond Education
Why Two Diamonds of the Same Carat Cost Different
Carat weight is only one of several things that decide a diamond's price. This guide shows why two stones of the same weight can sit far apart in cost.
Gold Guide
Rose Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold: How to Choose
The three gold colours come from different alloys and behave differently over time. Here is how each looks, wears and pairs with diamonds, so you can choose with confidence.
Style Guide
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.
Weddings & Engagement
Wedding Bands for Men: Gold and Platinum Options
A man's wedding band is worn every day for decades. Here is how to choose the metal, width and finish, and how to get the size right.
Festive & Gifting
Jewellery Gifts for Your Wife That She Will Wear
The best jewellery gift for a wife is the one she reaches for every morning. Here is how to read her taste and choose pieces that suit her life.
Jewellery Care
Why a Diamond Looks Cloudy and How to Fix It
A cloudy diamond is usually a dirty diamond. Grease and film block light. Here is why it happens, how to fix it and when something else is going on.
Diamond Education
How to Set a Diamond Jewellery Budget That Works
A good diamond budget is a total, plus a plan for where the money goes. Here is a step-by-step way to set one and spend it on what you will notice.
Gold Guide
Gold Karat Chart: 9K, 14K, 18K, 22K and 24K Explained
From 9K to 24K, each gold karat has a purity, a hallmark number and a best use. This chart and guide help you choose the right one for what you are buying.