Your wedding-day jewelry should do three things: complement your dress, survive a long day of hugs and dancing, and feel like you. This checklist covers the seven pieces every bride should consider, why each matters, and the practical specs you need to choose them confidently. Don’t start shopping without deciding how each item will work […]
Temple jewelry is the ornate gold and gemstone work you see on South Indian deities, classical dancers, and brides. It began as sacred ornamentation in temple rituals and grew into a living craft. Today it is both a religious symbol and a mainstream style. This article explains where it came from, how it is made,
Parents and relatives often want to dress newborns in gold or silver for photos, baptism, or cultural reasons. That makes sense — jewelry can be meaningful. But newborns are not small adults. Their skin, airway, and behavior create special risks. Below I explain the real pros, cons, and specific precautions so you can decide and
Gifting jewelry is personal. It can say “I love you,” “I respect you,” or “I’m thinking of you.” But astrologers warn that certain pieces carry symbolic weight. They say those pieces can alter emotional energy, stir misunderstandings, or even create distance. This article explains three jewelry items astrologers commonly advise against gifting to a partner.
The mangalsutra is both a symbol and a daily-wear piece. In 2026 the trend is clear: designs that respect the traditional black-beaded thread while using contemporary metalwork, smaller profiles, and convertible functions. Below are five modern mangalsutra designs that balance ritual meaning with everyday style. Each description explains materials, typical dimensions or weights, why the
Toe rings are small, plain pieces of jewelry with outsized meaning. In several cultures—most notably in India—married women wear toe rings as a visible marital sign. Beyond the social signal, traditions link toe rings to wellness and protection. Modern jewelers and health professionals unpack these claims differently. This article explains why married women wear toe
Silver anklets, or payal, have a long cultural history across South Asia and beyond. People wear them for ornament, sound, and ritual. In recent years some wearers and makers have pointed to health benefits — reduced foot odor, better circulation, improved balance. Those claims are not magic. They come from specific physical and biological effects
Losing a gold earring can feel like more than misplacing a small object. Gold carries long cultural weight: it signals status, permanence and connection to the sun. For many people, an earring is also personal — worn close to the face, part of daily identity. That mix of material value and personal meaning is why
Most people store jewelry the same way they grab it—tossed into a bowl, piled in a drawer, or shoved into a handbag. That’s why scratches, tangles, and tarnish are so common. Proper storage is simple, but it depends on what you own. Different metals, gemstones, and organic materials need different conditions. This guide explains the
Toothpaste looks like a handy quick fix for dirty jewelry. Don’t use it. Toothpaste contains abrasive particles and bleaching chemicals that scratch gold, wear away plating, and can damage softer gemstones. This article explains exactly why toothpaste is harmful and gives safe, specific methods to clean the different kinds of gold jewelry you might own.
