Curated perspectives on fine jewellery metallurgy, laboratory-grown solitaires, and centuries-refined diamond setting from our Surat atelier.
Plated, vermeil, filled or solid: these gold terms decide how long a piece lasts. Here is the honest ranking, from least gold to most, and which to buy.
Every gemstone has its own cleaning rules. Learn the safe universal method, which stones fear heat and water, and when to skip the ultrasonic cleaner.
Ready-to-ship, made-to-order or custom: engagement rings run on three different clocks. Here is a realistic timeline for each, working back from your date.
From the fog test to a $15 thermal tester, here are the at-home checks that separate diamonds from fakes, and the one verdict only a laboratory can give.
Pearls are the only gems born of a living creature. Discover pearl meaning, history and lore, and what gives June's birthstone its famous lustre.
Sapphire means wisdom, loyalty and sincerity. Discover the meaning, science and lore of September's royal blue birthstone, from Kashmir to padparadscha.
Ruby is the king of gems and July's birthstone. Discover ruby's meaning, from Sanskrit ratnaraj to record auctions, and what makes fine red so rare.
Diamond is April's birthstone and the hardest material in nature. Discover what diamond means, from billion-year origins to laboratory-grown stones.
Mixing gold and silver is no longer a fashion sin. Learn the balance, ratios, stacking and contrast tricks that make mixed metals look intentional.