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Antique jewellery is evergreen, which requires no season and no reason to be worn. It is a classic that can be worn any time of the day, any time of the year, and on any occasion. It is admired for its amazing combination of sheer allure and matte finish. Its dull sheen and low key brilliance helps keep the jewellery simple and sublime, while also having it to look precious. In fact, antique jewellery is so loved that apart from normal ones, they are also made in bridal designs for the bride to wear. After all, they carry such an indefinable festive vibe! And, here are a few tips to help you team up your antique jewellery with your personality, getup, and occasion. Antique jhumkas Antique jhumkas look just great with floor length gowns or overflowing dresses with a plain neck. It emphasizes your long hangings better. This makes for the perfect attire for simple low-key events or family functions. You could also team up these jhumkas with short tops, crop tops, and long length kurtis.

Fashion is always changing, and more and more people are shifting to wearing western wear, may it be at home, at work, at family gatherings, or any event. Also, many love wearing fusion wear, which combines a little bit of the western touch, keeping intact the ethnic feel that we Indians possess. We are now shifting from the proper traditional heavy lehengas to more casual chic contemporary outfits, even for a close one’s wedding. But, this doesn’t limit to outfits alone. As and how outfits change, so does the jewellery. If you are one shifting towards western wear, you would also wonder as to what kind of jewellery to buy to go well with the attire. Don’t worry. We’ve come up with a few easy styling options where you can match your favourite gemstones and metals to your western wear type. The basics Just as much as traditional lehengas and anarkalis call for elaborate and chunky heavy gold jewellery, western garments call for more minimalist and simple designs. Stud earrings, hoops,

Another year’s almost coming to an end… One of the most talked about year across the globe – 2020 – is finally coming to an end. Just two more months to go, and we’ll yet see another fresh new year. As we all know, too much has happened this year, which may have broken down a lot of us. But, let’s still be positive and consider that we’ll enter 2021 with a happy and contented feeling. And, while many of us may have lost quite a lot this year, there are many who are still looking forward to happy times. Some may be looking forward to their wedding, others may be expecting moms. Some may just want to celebrate Diwali, Christmas, or New Year, no matter how many tough times, because they want to just live in the present and thank God for all that they still have. No matter what the reason to smile and celebrate, one thing is for sure; and that’s no celebration is complete without some great jewellery ! As Indians, we focus a lot on jewellery. Jewellery is something that speaks volumes abou

 When we speak of 10K and 20K in general terms, we would mean 10,000 and 20,000. But, in the world of gold, the “K” does not stand for “1000”; rather it stands for “Karat”. Karat is the unit that describes the purity of gold. Just like anything else, even gold can come in pure and adulterated varieties. But, when you look at a piece of gold, you may not know with your naked eyes whether the gold is pure or not. Any kind of gold may look magnificent and radiant. Then, how would you know whether the gold you are buying is actually pure!? Understanding gold purity As we all may know, 24K gold is considered as the purest form of gold. Then come 22K, 20K, and 18K, which are lower in value and price. Why? Because all these gold types are not pure. 24K gold is the purest form of gold, in which all the 24 parts of gold are only gold, with no traces of any other metal mixed into it. However, because it contains only gold, the material is very soft and pliable, and this is why it is not suita

Green gemstone – The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a green gemstone is emerald, isn't it? In fact, this gemstone has become so popular among both the common man and celebrities that the words “emerald” and “green” have become synonymous. But, do you know that there are dozens of other green gemstones available to choose from!? Yes, dozens! There are so many green gemstones, each possessing a different hue, a different mineral, and a different appearance, that you’ll be mesmerized to know about them all. With so many more green gems, giving you plenty of alternatives to the classic emerald, you now have so many options to choose from. And here, in this blog, we’ll let you know only some of the most popular options. Green Gemstones That Can Be Used For Everyday Wear When you’re looking for a green gemstone to be worn every day, say for your everyday earrings, pendants, or rings, you’ll need one that has a good rating on the hardness scale, making them resistant t

When beginning with your wedding jewellery shopping, the first styling that you start off with is your lehenga. You’ll first decide on your lehenga and then plan up every other detail about the jewellery, makeup, hairdo, footwear, and everything else based on that. While you could keep your makeup and hairdo to decide for later, we’ll advice you to buck up and decide on your jewellery trousseau well in advance. After all, designing and creating a jewellery masterpiece takes time. Doing it in a hurry won't bring out the results you expect. Focus on your necklace When you begin your wedding jewellery trousseau planning , put your main focus on the necklace that you’re planning to wear. Necklaces can instantly perk up your outfit and take your overall appearance a notch above. There are a variety of necklace types available for you to choose from, but one particular type that can inspire you is the traditionally beautiful Rajasthani Aadh necklace. What’s an Aadh necklace? The A

 Gold rings are seen on almost every male and female’s fingers, once they cross a certain age. While these rings are so small as compared to other pieces of jewellery like chains, pendants, earrings, bracelets, bangles, etc., yet there is so much of variety one can play with while designing rings. When you walk into a store, you’ll be given abundant options of rings to choose from. Also, when you wish to have a special ring design made for you, you have so many design aspects to play with, like the metal, the thickness, the gemstones, the stone setting, and more. The choice is based entirely on the personal tastes of the buyer and the budget he holds. But, you just can't combine anything and everything you wish to. There are certain subtleties of making a gold ring purchase, without knowing about which, you can't make a successful purchase. Which gold colour do you wish to wear? If you think gold is always yellow, you’re mistaken. If you wish to use the preciousness of gold, b

 You don’t need a special day to wear trendy jewellery, do you!? You can wear trendy jewellery any day, and make it special. Wear it to the office, a friend’s place, a family get-together, or even at a simple evening to the café. No matter how simple or dull a day might be, one right piece of jewellery can make it enlivened because that one piece of jewellery can be a conversation starter. Your one statement piece can be an exclamation point of your getup! Let’s help you know some of the most trending jewellery styles that are doing the rounds this year, both precious and not-so-precious. After all, in spite of the pandemic, we can certainly take it easy by dressing up a bit, can't we? Rose gold jewellery Yellow gold is certainly an obligatory choice among most Indian women, but millennials are shifting more towards rose gold, as it defines their personality better. It looks simpler than the bright shining yellow gold, yet brings out the elegance and class  of the wearer. Wearing

With the pandemic having struck us so badly, we all have deliberately or inadvertently turned to God for help. The way we have started building faith in God has changed. We have seen the wrath of Nature in various forms amidst this pandemic, such as the Corona virus, floods, earthquakes, and every other catastrophe coming together. And we now believe that it’s only God who is the Supreme power, and who can turn the bad into good, and good into bad. More and more people, even of today’s generation, have been shifting to more religious practices. And, as you gradually develop faith in divinity, you may also develop a liking for religious jewellery. So, if you think religious jewellery is not in vogue, you’re mistaken. Whether it is because wearing a religious jewellery piece brings to them a feeling of healing, or because they just wish to keep in touch with their deity’s remembrance all the time, people have started reflecting their faith in their jewellery choices too. With a wide ran

With an inspiration from learning about traditional Goan jewellery   for the Indian bride, in this blog today, we’ll focus on the more eastern side of India by speaking about traditional Bengali jewellery that any beautiful bride can wear to look “Khoob Shundor”! Bengalis take gold as a symbol of prosperity and happiness, which is why they wear a lot of gold during their weddings, and also for the rest of their lives. If you are having a Bengali wedding, or just want to go the Bengal way because you’d like to, here are some traditional Bengali jewellery tips to help. Tikli – The Maangtikka Beginning with the forehead, we generally use the term maangtikka. The Bengalis call it the Tikli, which is worn in the middle parting of the hair. It is generally a gold or pearl string studded with precious stones, gold, or silver. Nath – The nose ornament This is a large nose ring worn to adorn the nose, which brings attention to the entire face. Kaan/Jhumko/Phooler top – The earrings These are

 Whether it is a normal wedding with hundreds of guests coming over at your destination wedding, or the new normal wedding during the Covid-19 pandemic, where everything is minimal and plain, one thing that always calls for attention is the bride’s jewellery. No matter what kind of wedding you have – lavish or simple – you are getting wed only once, and nothing can stop you from looking your best. While the wedding lehenga or saree is what will define you on your D-day, but without the right gold jewellery, nothing is going to work. And, when we speak of gold jewellery, we also think about the stones that we wish to set in the precious metal. One particular kind of jewellery that works great with gold, and looks stunningly beautiful is kundan jewellery. Kundan jewellery is an intricate kind of highly refined Indian gemstone jewellery where the gold foil and gem set is perfectly paired between the stones. This specific type of making is what makes kundan jewellery unique, beautiful, and

Gold is considered as one of the best and safest means of investment, giving better returns compared to any other asset. This is one of the main reasons why almost every Indian wants to invest their money in gold, may it be gold jewellery, gold coins, or gold bars. In fact, gold is so admired by all that it is shopped for on every big occasion like Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya, anniversaries, and weddings. Has the pandemic affected the gold industry? Just like everything else, even gold has been intensely hit by the Covid-19 pandemic ! With the financial crisis that everyone is facing, the number of people shopping for gold regularly has significantly gone down. This is why the gold industry is also facing a downside. Only those who really need some new gold pieces are shopping for the precious metal; and in times of the pandemic, it seems like only those who have a wedding are walking into gold stores to make a purchase. The reason behind this is that with the limitations on

Jewellery is an essential part of a bride with heavy necklaces, earrings, rings, bangles, and more, depending upon either the rites and rituals of a particular caste, or the preference and choice of the bride. Some may want to deck up their entire body with heavy jewellery, while others may want to keep it simple and appealing. Then, there are certain cultures that have to have the bride to wear certain pieces of jewellery. One such culture is that of the South. South Indian women are fascinated with jewellery, especially that made from yellow gold. The South Indian traditional jewellery is unique and defines the culture of southern India. The jewellery pieces are deeply rooted in traditions, cultures, and beliefs. South Indian bridal necklaces A necklace is one of the most attractive pieces of jewellery of any bride. It adds a complete enhancement to the entire attire she’s wearing. The most popular types of necklaces that South Indian brides wear include Mango Mala, Kasu Mal

No outfit is complete without jewellery. The jewellery you wear enhances the look of the garment and polished your personality. Wearing the right jewellery can instantly upgrade your look. But, at the same time, going wrong with your jewellery can create a disaster. And, when you want to create a good image at work amidst your colleagues, what you wear and how you enhance it, becomes even more important. The moment you enter the office, your attire and jewellery will speak volumes about you, striking an impression in the mind of the viewers immediately. This is why we have come up with some Do’s and Don’ts about workwear jewellery that you can follow to create the right impression. Don’t overload yourself with jewellery Anything that goes beyond limits is dangerous; and the same is the case with jewellery. Decking up too much jewellery to work is a big “NO”! First of all, it is always professional to wear minimal jewellery to work, such as diamond studs in the ears, a sma

After gold and silver, investing in diamonds has become a popular strategy. But, understand that an investment is done so that the asset you invest in can reap you benefits in the future, when you’re actually looking for capital. Hence, when you’re making an investment, you need to ensure that you are spending in something that is genuine. Realizing in the future that you had invested in a fake or imitation product earlier will only have you in dire straits! So, be very careful about what you are investing in. And, if a diamond is what you are looking for, we’ll help you know how you can do a research and find if the diamond you are planning to purchase is genuine or fake; and also how to get the right price to be paid for your diamond, without overpaying for it. Identifying a real diamond First and foremost, it is important to identify the quality of diamond you are buying. Is it real or fake? There are a few tests you can do to identify the genuity of a diamond . 

There are a wide range of rings available in the market made of gold, silver, platinum, studded with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires , pearls, and many other gemstones. Some rings are simple metallic ones, engraved with beautiful intricate designs, instead of being set with stones. Every individual has a different choice, and you have your own preference to wear what you want. But, that is only for everyday rings, or special rings customized for festive wear. However, if it is your engagement, there is one particular element that you would be more likely to choose – a diamond. How the diamond evolved The awe-inspiring aura of a diamond is what has made it a popular choice among engagement ring shoppers. But, this was not the case a few decades back. In fact, you would be surprised to know that diamonds weren’t even used for jewellery quite some decades back! Instead, they were used as decoration pieces and as spiritual objects to keep evil spirits at bay. Then, only a

Diamonds are so popularly used in jewellery today that almost no festive jewellery piece is complete without them. But, this isn't just today. Diamonds have been in such usage since ancient times, with the only difference being that earlier, only the rich and upper class families could afford the gemstone, while now it has become easier for even the middle class families to make a diamond purchase. The primary gemological characteristic of diamonds It is the primary gemological characteristic of diamonds , wherein white light is dispersed into spectral colours, that makes a diamond so visually appealing, bringing to it the admiration it receives today. The white light that enters a diamond is actually composed of a rainbow of colours, with each colour being a unique wavelength of light. When such white light passes through a diamond, each colour travels through it at a different speed. When the light passes through the stone to reach our eyes, it is thus dispersed t

With the Coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown restrictions here, life had come to a halt for a while, but is slowly moving back on track. Although the way we live life today has significantly changed, but life moves on. And, amongst every other important work and responsibility that we perform in the midst of these tough times, one important occasion is a wedding.  Understanding the importance of marriage, the Government has permitted weddings to take place (although with some restrictions). With the new rules and regulations for weddings in place, we have to keep it simple with only the most important rituals taking place, not more than 50 guests invited, only vegetarian food served, etc. But, one thing that still stays important is the wedding ring. Exchanging wedding rings is still the most important ritual today, which proves the bonding between the two souls. And, whether it is your 50 guests who are present there, or those attending your wedding through a video call, o