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Beginner’s Guide to Selecting Bridal Jewelry

India is well known for a number of things. The item that tops the list is our weddings and the sheer grandeur of the celebration. Amongst a well-dressed crowd of two thousand people it is surprisingly easy to spot the bride in an Indian wedding. This is because of her grand and beautiful regalia coupled with a stunning set of jewelry. Choosing and sporting the right jewelry is very important when it comes to styling a bride. So what do we keep in mind before splurging many years’ worth savings on bridal jewelry? Let’s take a look. Read More

Posted on Jul 27, 2021

Making a Statement with Symbol of Empowerment with Queen of Gems AKA Pearls

Pearls are termed the ‘queen of Gems’ and rightly so. It is not worn on a daily basis by just about anyone. It requires a certain class and elegance to pull off an amazing look with a string of pearls. Read More

Posted on Jul 27, 2021

Vintage Trends: Are They Coming Back?

“Old is Gold” There might not exist another more clichéd and overused phrase in the English language. Yet, this statement couldn’t get any truer. Especially in the fashion industry where the trends keep changing at the drop of a hat, there are plenty of trends that have had its course, lain low only to become more popular after a while. Read More

Posted on Jun 08, 2021

A Feature on Handmade Jewelry and Artisans

Humankind has been through several civilizations and each one of them have given various innovative and artistic solutions to everyday problems. Not just that, each civilization has proved how big a role art plays in a society. For instance, starting from ancient Egyptian civilization to today’s digital era, the jewelry market has been revolutionized based on the taste of each generation. All things considered, it is an unshakable truth that the art of accessorizing is one of the common traits that connects us with our ancestors. Read More

Posted on Jun 08, 2021

Jewellery Styling - A Tool to Project Your Personality

What differentiates us from others and makes us unique is our personality. It comes out in the way we think, act, speak and present ourselves. Choosing attires and matching suitable jewellery to it is one of the easiest and most prominent ways of gauging someone’s personality. The same person might give out different vibes in different situations based on their regalia. For example, dressing up for a wedding is surely different from dressing up for a vacation or a business meeting. But the innate personality of the person can shine in all the get-ups if done correctly. Read More

Posted on May 27, 2021

How Millennial Preferences Have Reset Jewellery Trends

Millennials are the new bread earners of the current generation. Spread across the prime age group of 25-40 years, they are the pillars of any economy. India is a young nation with a sizable population being millennials. There are several qualities that define a millennial. The attitudes and awareness of today’s millennials are influenced by a variety of things. Being new earners, they like to venture into investments. In such a case, gold is one of the safest and most sought after options for any generation. Read More

Posted on May 27, 2021

Summer-Spring Wedding Jewellery Trends

Although spring weddings and summer weddings are more well-known and significant in western countries and western traditions, it is fast becoming a trend in Indian weddings as well. This trend is welcomed more especially in North India where the winters are extremely cold and summers are hot, in contrast to the southern part of India which enjoys a tropical climate all year round. Read More

Posted on May 25, 2021

Gift Cards

Although it is true that you can’t put a price on happiness, you can present it in colourfully wrapped boxes furnished with a bow and surprise your loved ones with the most thoughtful gifts. The best gift you could ever give someone is the choice of choosing whatever is dear to them. By doing this, not only do you give them the freedom of getting whatever they love but also get out of the tricky situation of choosing the right gift. Read More

Posted on May 19, 2021

Jewellery For Men

Although jewellery is a market that is focused predominantly on women, there are several options when it comes to styling men with jewellery. Read More

Posted on Apr 27, 2021

Mother's Day

As I sat in front of my laptop, rubbing my eyes and clacking the keyboard, she came in with a cup of hot tea and a smile that can brighten the deepest of caves. Read More

Posted on Apr 27, 2021

Office Wear Jewellery

In an Indian household, the jewellery box usually comprises of big and bold, chunky, statement pieces of jewellery. From show stopping necklaces to eye-catching dangly diamond earrings, the list is endless. But, these jewels are for rare occasions like weddings and celebrations and can seldom be worn on regular days for daily wear or office wear. Read More

Posted on Apr 27, 2021

Bridal Makeup

Wedding is one function where one person steals the attention of the entire entourage in a flash. The bride and her get up becomes the single point of focus easily. Apart from vibrant attires and dazzling jewelleries, one other aspect that completes a bridal look is the makeup. As in any case, the makeup and hairdo varies from bride to bride, region to region and culture to culture. The two primary type of makeup used by brides now-a-days are HD Makeup and Airbrushing makeup. Read More

Posted on Jan 19, 2021

Latest Bridal Trend: Minimalistic or Bling

With the onset of the New Year, several new trends have been established in the world of fashion especially for the bride. Some trends call out to the minimalist brides who prefer to dress simply and elegantly and some trends are made for the bold and beautiful brides. India has several styles of bridal looks; let’s broadly look at them as Northern style and Southern style. Read More

Posted on Jan 19, 2021

Latest Trends in Diamond Jewellery

Even though the year 2020 has restricted our public appearances, it has set several diamond trends that are here to stay. Diamond jewellery has been around us Indians for a long time.it has gone through several trends and is still one of the sought after kinds of jewellery even today. Read More

Posted on Jan 19, 2021

Weddings at Home: Spends and Saves

Many of us might remember flipping through our grandparents’ wedding photo albums wondering how they managed to conduct weddings at their homes. The year 2020 took us on a Back to Basics course and made history repeat itself in this case. Read More

Posted on Jan 19, 2021

Kids Jewellery Collection

Jewellery is one thing that is loved by kids and women alike. From a very tender age, we deck our children up with cute and sparkling jewellery. There have also been several references of children being beautified with jewellery in our ancient mythology as well as several archaeological excavations. Read More

Posted on Dec 21, 2020

Temple Jewellery Bridal Set

Temple jewellery is a type of jewellery that is inspired by temples of India, just as the name suggests. It is predominant in South India owing to its origin speculated to be during the Chola dynasty. There have been several evidences of temple jewellery present during the Chola, Pandiya and Krishna Devaraya reign in south India. Read More

Posted on Dec 21, 2020

Valentine’s Day

The onset of the month of February brings an air of romance along with it. Fluffy cakes, sweet smelling flowers, decadent chocolates and colourful confetti set the world in the mood to celebrate love. Valentine’s Day was originally celebrated in honour of the martyrdom of Saint Valentine by Christians. But now, the 14th of February is celebrated as Valentine’s Day by people across the globe to rejoice love and loved ones. The celebration of Valentine’s Day reminds everyone of chocolates, roses and heart touching gifts. This celebration has gained lot of fame among Indians in the past decade. Read More

Posted on Dec 21, 2020

Investing For Your Golden Years

The year 2020 cannot be reminisced without mentioning the coronavirus and its aftermath. From medical field to education to hotels and restaurants to even retailing, all industries have come up with several innovative solutions to sail along with the pandemic. After several months of staying in quarantine and lockdown, in countries like China, the consumers have comeback with a vengeance to shop and splurge. On the contrary, in countries like India, people are cautious about what they spend and where they spend it. Read More

Posted on Dec 21, 2020

Carat

On a typical evening, I sat on a comfortable couch and started sifting through a magazine when my son, Bala rushed into the living room carrying a number of pamphlets and sat next to me. Read More

Posted on Nov 23, 2020

Chokers

Chokers are a type of necklace which comprise of a metal string (often gold) which would circle around a woman’s neck closely and latch at the back of the neck. The origin of chokers dates back to the Sumerian and Mesopotamian Era. From ancient Egypt, on the necks of queens to Europe, adorning the queens long before the French revolution, to various tribes of Africa, coiling around the women’s long necks, chokers can be found in abundance in our history books. Read More

Posted on Nov 23, 2020

Christmas

Christmas is the most joyous celebration of Christians around the globe. It is rejoiced to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The festivities for this festival begin several weeks in advance. People hang ornate glowing stars in their front porches, scores of people from little kids to old people sing carols through the night and prepare their houses in anticipation for Christmas and people save up money to buy beautiful and thoughtful gifts for their near and dear. Read More

Posted on Nov 23, 2020

Jhumki

Jewellery has always been a major part in our lifestyle. Right from the exhibits from the Indus Valley Civilisations to the paintings in the Ajanta caves to the latest excavations from the Vijayanagara Empire, our love for jewellery and the creativity and labour manifested in it has always been showcased with utmost grandeur and great importance. Read More

Posted on Nov 23, 2020

Luxury Fashion Jewellery

A piece of jewellery may represent not only investment and pride but also luxury and extravagance. There is an entire section of the jewellery industry to accommodate the needs of the latter. ‘Designer’ jewellery focuses on the purity of the metal or stone used to make the jewellery as well as the exclusivity in each and every piece produced. Read More

Posted on Nov 23, 2020

Online Jewellery Buying

It is 2020 and to think of a world without internet and smartphones would induce fears in many minds. From toothpaste to television, it is possible to summon anything to our doorstep with a single tap. Read More

Posted on Nov 23, 2020

Platinum Jewellery

The 21^st century has brought in a lot of changes including the love for the ‘King of all metals’ among us, Indians. Platinum jewelleries have been popular ever since. Being the rarest metal on the face of the earth, owning platinum jewellery has given its owners a sense of exclusivity and importance since its inception. Read More

Posted on Nov 23, 2020

Mangalsutra

The climax of any Hindu wedding ceremony is the process of “tying the knot”. The priest invokes the blessings of the Almighty by chanting several mantras and hands over the sacred thread to the groom. Everyone’s attention is focused on the bride and groom and the air is crisp with tension. The bride is anxious and overwhelmed with emotions. Read More

Posted on Nov 19, 2020

Dhanteras

The thirteenth lunar day on the Karthik month of the Hindu calendar is called Dhanteras. “Dhan” means wealth and “Theras” meaning the 13^th day. It is celebrated two days before Lakshmi Puja, the main event. There are several stories about the birth of this festival. Some say it the day to worship Goddess Lakshmi and some say that it is the day to pay the respects to Lord Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurvedha. One well-known story goes as follows Read More

Posted on Nov 05, 2020

Anklets

The joy of a precious little baby trying to balance the hands and knees and crawl away in express speed knows no bounds. The sweet music-like sound of the kid’s laughter is also accompanied by the soft tinkling of the little silver bells strung around the child’s ankles. Assuming that the sound is following him/her, the child looks back and laughs playfully while working the hands and knees with expertise trying to outrun the sound of the bells. Such is the beautiful innocence of God’s finest creation. Read More

Posted on Nov 05, 2020

Navaratri Celebrations in South India

The beauty of a diverse nation like India lies in the unique ways people from different regions celebrate the same festival. The festival of Navaratri is a classic example to showcase this. While in the north it reminds one of Garba and Durga Pujao in the east, each of the southern states has very different rituals to celebrate this festival. But the crux of all these celebrations is the same: the triumph of good over evil. Read More

Posted on Sept 28, 2020

Navaratri Celebrations in North India

The festival of Navaratri (translated as nine nights) is celebrated in autumn across India. During the months of September and October, when the kids are excited about the completion of their term examinations and overjoyed about the holidays, when aromatic mouth-watering dishes are prepared by women bubbling with excitement, when youngsters join dance classes to flaunt their graceful moves during the Garba, the air becomes taut with the Navaratri fervour. Read More

Posted on Sept 28, 2020

Durga Puja

Durga Puja ( Durga Pujao ) is a Hindu festival celebrated predominantly in north-eastern India. The Navaratri fever is prevalent in the regions of Bengal , Assam and other north eastern states of India as the Durga Pujao. This festival is celebrated to rejoice the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Read More

Posted on Sept 28, 2020

Diwali in South India

Diwali is an Indian festival that is celebrated worldwide. As in any festival, there is a contrast in the manner of celebrating Diwali across north and south India. In south India, the lore for the birth of this festival is as follows. There was once a demon named Narakasura who was the son of Bhoomidevi (mother Earth). Read More

Posted on Sept 28, 2020

Kaadhukuthu

The South Indian state of Kerala is known for many things. It reminds us of the luscious green carpets of tea gardens, the beguiling beaches lined with tall coconut trees, lip smacking delicacies and the warm hearted people. The tradition and festivals of this state mirrors the same. The most famous festival of Kerala , which is celebrated all around the world, is Onam. Read More

Posted on Sept 17, 2020

Onam

The South Indian state of Kerala is known for many things. It reminds us of the luscious green carpets of tea gardens, the beguiling beaches lined with tall coconut trees, lip smacking delicacies and the warm hearted people. The tradition and festivals of this state mirrors the same. The most famous festival of Kerala , which is celebrated all around the world, is Onam. Read More

Posted on Aug 13, 2020

Rakshabandhan

It’s the month of August; the air in my house has already started buzzing with the excitement for Rakshabandhan. My father is scuttling around trying to master technology, in order to send gifts to his sisters; delicious aroma of sweets and snacks prepared by the skilled hands of my mother, is wafting from the kitchen, making my stomach growl with hunger; my two sisters have a spring in their step as they know their gifts are safely hidden around the house. Read More

Posted on Aug 10, 2020

Local Designs: Kerala

Kerala is a region that is associated with gold since ages. Kerala and gold go hand in hand to a point of being stereotyped for the same. For a land that is rich in culture and tradition, this state has its fair share to contribute to the world of jewellery designs. Unlike other regions, Kerala concentrates more over gold jewels than other varieties. Read More

Posted on Aug 10, 2020

Wedding Themes: Iyer Weddings

Any Iyer wedding will be incomplete without women singing this to the couple. It is to invoke the blessings of Lord Rama for the couples in holy matrimony. A typical Iyer wedding lasts about 2 days and has the following ceremonies. Read More

Posted on July 18, 2020

Local festivals: Tamil Nadu

Festivals form the crux of Indian culture and tradition. There are over 30 grand festivals celebrated across the nation. Each festival has great significance with respect to religion, terrain and season. Indian festivals bring us the image of vibrancy, happiness and heaps of lip smacking delicacies. While some are celebrated worldwide, there are many festivals that are rejoiced in the confines of states or even wee little hamlets. One such festival is Pongal, celebrated in Tamilnadu during the first 3 days of the Tamil month "Thai" which falls in mid-January. Read More

Posted on July 18, 2020

Gold as an investment

Gold is one of the rarest items that can be deemed a luxury as well as a necessity. From ancient literature to history books to daily newspapers, gold has its presence marked in all of it. Especially in an Indian household, it is revered so much that some people buy gold only during the auspicious time of the day. During festivals it is considered to be sacred to worship the gold in the house, as it is the symbol of prosperity. What makes the glamour for gold last over centuries with its glory not diminishing, much like its lustrous appearance? Read More

Posted on July 18, 2020

Intimate weddings

The evening twilight lit up the entire courtyard with an enthralling shade of orange. Too many things were happening, it just feels surreal. Seemed only yesterday I was teaching her to ride her bicycle on these very grounds. Her little voice screeching “Appa, keep holding the cycle, don’t leave me! Don’t leave me!” is still echoing in my head. A bittersweet smile crosses my face. Read More

Posted on July 18, 2020

How to Select the Perfect Engagement Ring

The engagement is a highly momentous occasion of a couple's life, where two people commit to staying together forever. The physical symbol of this beautiful moment is an engagement ring!

However, finding a ring is never easy. If one doesn't purchase jewellery often, they may not be very knowledgeable on buying the right piece, and there are several options on the market! How does one decide what type of ring to pick up? Read More

Posted on December 15, 2017

Important Tips for Buying Your Wedding Jewellery

Your wedding is the most important day of your life, and every bride wants dazzle on this day. It’s the moment of “I do”. The moment when your fate is sealed with another.

Jewellery is an important facet, adding the much-needed panache to your attire. The ornaments that you select will add to your aura, glow and overall look. Read More

Posted on December 15, 2017

Jewellery for the Office - How to Select Pieces That Look Professional

Selecting jewellery for the office can be challenging. You don’t want to go over the top and at the same time, jewellery adds personality to your entire office look.

The critical fact to keep in mind while selecting office jewellery is your environment. You are a professional working woman and you need to ensure that the focus is on your job. However, the jewellery that you select will surely make a difference to your overall aura. Read More

Posted on December 15, 2017

Jewellery Trends to Watch for in 2018

Jewellery design is continually evolving with time. While some pieces stay forever eternal and classic, others adapt to modern tastes of the generation. Jewellery is increasingly becoming more personalized. Wearers now opt for pieces that stand out and give them an edge. Read More

Posted on December 15, 2017

6 Tips to Care for Your Jewellery

Everyone’s jewellery requires care and the occasional clean-up. There is no point investing your money in fine jewellery if it ends up looking lacklustre after a while. Caring for jewellery is as important as purchasing the right pieces.

Every piece needs a right amount of care and attention. If you are not aware of the best tips to care and clean your jewellery, we are here to help. Read More

Posted on December 15, 2017