The Journal
Craft, care, and how to choose well
Gold Guide
Why Gold Rate Differs Between Shops and Cities
Gold rates can differ by city and even by shop. Here are the reasons, from benchmark rates to local costs and purity, and how to compare rates fairly.
Style Guide
Nose Pin Styles: Stud, Ring and Nath
A nose pin is small, but the choices are many. Here is a guide to studs, L-shapes, screws, rings and the nath, and how to pick one that suits you.
Weddings & Engagement
How to Plan a Proposal: A Ring Checklist
The ring is only one part of a proposal, but it is the part that takes planning. Here is a checklist from first idea to the moment you give it.
Festive & Gifting
Women's Day Jewellery Gift Ideas
International Women's Day is a chance to appreciate the women in your life. Here are jewellery ideas for family, colleagues, friends and yourself.
Trends & Style
Lightweight Bridal Jewellery for the Modern Bride
Many brides now want jewellery they can wear again after the wedding. Here is how to plan a lighter bridal look that still honours tradition.
Patna & Bihar
How to Choose a Jeweller in Patna: A Checklist
A good jeweller shows you the facts and explains the bill. Here is a checklist for choosing one in Patna, from hallmarking to after-sale service.
Jewellery Care
Travelling With Jewellery: Tips for Safe Trips
A little planning keeps jewellery safe on the move. Here is what to pack, how to carry it and how to protect it at the hotel, at a wedding and on the road.
Diamond Education
Diamond Fluorescence Explained: Should You Worry?
Fluorescence is a glow some diamonds show under ultraviolet light. In most stones it has little effect on appearance. Here is when it matters and when it does not.
Gold Guide
How Jewellery Price Is Calculated, Step by Step
A jewellery price is the sum of a few clear parts: the gold, the making, the stones and the tax. Here is each step, with a simple worked example.
Style Guide
Earrings for Your Face Shape: What Suits You Best
Earrings can soften or sharpen a face. Here is a practical guide to choosing styles that flatter round, oval, square, heart-shaped and long faces.
Weddings & Engagement
Engagement Ring, Wedding Band, Promise Ring: The Differences
Three kinds of ring mark three stages of a relationship. Here is what each means, when it is given and how they can be worn together.
Festive & Gifting
Mother's Day Jewellery Gift Ideas
A jewellery gift tells your mother that you noticed what she likes. Here are classic, comfortable ideas for Mother's Day, with tips on choosing well.