Journal

Five Ways to Wear a Green Haar, From the Mandap to Monday
Emerald green is the most forgiving jewellery colour there is. Five outfit pairings for a long green haar or a green pendant set — with what to do about the earrings each time. Read more...
Silver-finish bracelet with aqua stone on burgundy velvet
How to Make Imitation Jewellery Last for Years
Last on, first off. No perfume, no water, no plastic bags. The storage habits, monsoon tips and quick fixes that keep gold-tone and silver-tone pieces looking new. Read more...
Silver-finish pavé bracelet with amethyst stones on burgundy velvet
Kundan, Polki, Meenakari, AD: Imitation Jewellery Terms in Plain English
Every word you will meet on a jewellery listing — kundan, polki, jadau, meenakari, AD, temple, oxidised, rhodium, pavé, dori — explained in a line or two each, with what... Read more...
Antique gold beaded bangles on burgundy velvet
Bangle Size Guide: What 2.4, 2.6 and 2.8 Actually Mean
Indian bangle sizes are inner diameters in inches. Here is the chart, two ways to measure at home, and how to pick between sizes for closed bangles, kadas and stacks. Read more...
Bride wearing traditional solah singar jewellery
What Is Solah Singar? The Sixteen Adornments Explained
Solah singar means sixteen adornments — the traditional list an Indian woman completes before an occasion, from the bindi at the forehead to the bichhiya at the toes. Here is... Read more...