During the past years, people preferred investing in gold or diamond when they bought their jewellery pieces. Whether for a ring or a heavy necklace, gold and diamond were the most preferred choices. Because of it being an attractive yellow metal, gold is trendy for everybody and is passed down generations after generations. Today, while diamond and gold’s importance remains intact, people started to go for other precious metal jewellery like platinum. This metal is…
Packing for a trip can be stressful, and worrying about winding up with a tangle of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings in your luggage is often a major issue. The key to picking jewellery for travel is choosing versatile pieces that will work with the clothing you plan to bring, so you don't overpack pieces that you don't wind up wearing. Finding the right way to organize your jewellery so it doesn't get damaged or lost…
One of the oldest investment avenues is gold. Buying yellow metal is considered as a prized investment due to excellent liquidity, intrinsic value, and ability to protect against inflation and currency devaluation. Gold is also known as a safe haven as it gives high returns when economies and markets falter. With a strong and sustained rally, gold is breaking records almost every day, creating high interest among investors. Indians love gold and our country is…
Marriage ceremonies across India have been put on hold due to the coronavirus lockdown. But some couples choose to swap their big fat weddings for small intimate affairs. Unfortunately, most wedding planners and others involved in the business of weddings are suffering. Most couples have postponed their weddings, but a lot of them have cancelled outright, either choosing to hold a small ceremony at home or shifting the wedding to another town. In the wake…
Pitter-patter raindrops! The rains are here and so is your increasing struggle to get dressed. Every woman wants to look her best without a lot of hassle. What if a piece of jewellery could help to transform your entire outfit? We all love monsoon for its refreshing experience. Every rainy-day wash away the staleness and brings newness to life. Like every season, this one too inspires you to look your best with trendy accessories. Go…
Fashion changes with every season, and every time, fashion experts slip their way into business out of nowhere. If there is a symbol of the current conditions and fear generated by the spreading pandemic, it is the surgical face mask. Photographs of people in masks illustrate, to their most, about how deadly the virus is, both in newspapers and social media. The time has come now where wearing a face mask has become as important…
Science is a constant source of wonder as it helps us better understand our world, our universe, and ourselves. Without a passion for the field, the human race would not have gotten very far—so why not celebrate the Earth, Moon, and beyond? Creative science jewelry offers a subtle and stylish way to do just that. Although space is an overwhelmingly popular subject, there’s plenty of accessories that pay homage to chemistry and biology, too. …
Women have been exploring jewelry accessories for centuries. It’s time that men started embracing rings and wristlets too. Just get familiar with your options and don’t shy away from the possibilities. Over the centuries, men have worn amulets, earrings, headdresses, necklaces, body piercings, rings, bangles, brooches and medallions. In short, if it was shiny, there was a man willing to hang it off one extremity or another. But in more recent civilisations, male jewellery became…
Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become incredibly popular over the last few years, but these aren’t the only wearable gadgets available. Smart jewelry comes in many forms nowadays and in this guide, we will be looking at the best products that this space has to offer. Smart jewelry is blurring the lines between form and function, allowing you to make use of the features found on fitness trackers without worrying about how well the device…
Indians are obsessed with two things – Bollywood and Cricket. The Indian obsession with Bollywood films and film stars is unmatchable. Film stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan are considered next to God in the Indian subcontinent. The fashion space in India is greatly influenced by ‘Bollywood style’ especially Bollywood Jewelry. Think of the infamous Mumtaz style saree that became a rage in 1965 when ace actress Mumtaz wore it in ‘Ram Aur Shyam’…
The bonding between a brother and a sister is simply unique and is beyond description in words. The relationship between siblings is extraordinary and is given importance in every part of the world. However, when it comes to India, the relationship becomes all the more important as there is a festival called "Raksha Bandhan" dedicated to sibling love. This is a special Hindu festival which is celebrated in India and countries like Nepal to symbolize…
Do you know what would go perfectly with that dress you have prepared to wear for the upcoming event? A gorgeous vintage necklace. It would really make you stand out from the crowd and get noticed, for all the right reasons. If you don’t like standing out, you can go for a more subtle piece of vintage jewellery which will accentuate your outfit and make you feel beautiful. You are now thinking of buying…
Diamonds can be found in dazzling pieces of jewelry. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and may vary when it comes to purity. It is a magnificent gem that has captured the eyes of many. Still, even the smallest diamond isn't made easily. It goes through a lot of processes so it could be the purest of all. You may have an eye for jewelry like these, or you may be searching…
Brooches are an excellent way to accessorise yourself and to add that final touch that will complete your look. A brooch is like a magic touch from a fairy godmother, it either can make you look stylish or foolish. Make it too large, and people won't notice your face, make it too small and people won't notice any difference if they don't have one. Put a heavy brooch on a thin dress and you're…
Wedding proposal ideas are elaborate plans that have been prepared for months or even years and are designed to surprise, delight and shock the bride-to-be. Others are touching, simple and speak straight from the heart. No matter how they are done, the best wedding proposals are sure to touch your heart and bring a tear to your eye. The moment you ask someone (or someone asks you) to spend the rest of your life…
Getting incredible wedding ring photos time after time can take a toll. Finding the right background, lighting, and settings for the wedding rings is just as stressful as planning the perfect shot for your couple. When it comes to showing off that bling, we know a thing or two about doing it right! One of the first photos we make sure to always capture on your wedding day is a photo that shows off your…
Ah, weddings – the joyous, official ceremony for two individuals deeply in love with each other. You’ll need some funny marriage advice too to make everyone laugh! Like the vow says, ‘in sickness and in health, till death do us part’. Well, at least a short part of it says that anyway. Here’s what you can expect at weddings – wedding vows, wedding toasts (not bread!), good food and some light partying. …
Where to give you ideas for your eye makeup, lip color, and hairstyle. The same can't be said when it comes to your eyebrows. Though the hairs above your eyes are trending in the beauty world as of late, it can still be hard to track down the guidance you need. And whilile it's rarely easy to settle on your beauty look, there's a great deal of inspiration out the grooming your brows isn't as…
Is your left hand suddenly much heavier with that huge rock glittering on your finger? Congratulations, you’re engaged! Once you’ve booked a wedding venue, it’s time to start thinking about saving the dates. Your friends and guests can mark their calendars and begin making travel plans to attend your celebration. Save-the-dates are typically sent out nine months before the wedding, and wedding invitations are sent out two months prior. A 'save the date' is a…
For jewelry makers, the packaging is often as notable as the contents. This can be a challenge for self-employed designers and creatives, for whom jewelry making is often a labor of love. Fortunately, there are plenty of creative solutions for budget-bound makers and designers. Here are some unique jewelry packaging considerations for those with a small budget Branded Drawstring Bag Drawstring bags are often overlooked as a fantastic jewelry packaging option. The soft…
Indian weddings mean glitter and shine. From grand decorations to rich, vibrant coloured dresses, the Indian weddings give out a celebratory vibe. And why not, after all, you only get one chance to experience the most awaited day of your life. Be it in the reel or real life, in the case of South Indian weddings, the rich decoration isn’t the only thing that comes to our minds. Sure, the decorations are beautiful and necessary,…
So you have finally found the man of your dreams who is crazy enough to come riding down to your doorstep and swipe you right off-your feet! Weddings can be crazy, wild, glamorous, simple, elegant, traditional in between all the wedding planning and organizing. But one aspect remains unchanged in every case; a nervous-to-the-bits Bride, a long hectic day ahead and the pressure to look beautiful no matter how much your new bridal heels are…
The coronavirus pandemic has caused many to cancel their weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries as the world is increasingly being told to stay inside and maintain social distancing. But people have gotten creative. While wedding season might currently be on hold, your time staying at home could be wisely used to shop online and plan a wedding gift. Spend some time landing on the perfect gift for couples you love whose weddings might be postponed. But…
Love is the meat on the bones of our marriage vows. Love is what prompted us to believe that this impossible, maddening, exhilarating sacrament of intimacy could work. Love inspires all those songs: all you need, makes the world go ’round, a many-splendored thing, a battlefield, made for you and me, etc. But romantic love is only the beginning. The coronavirus outbreak has disrupted life for millions of people around the world, and weddings have…
The term Mangalsutra is a combination of two words mangal and sutra. The word mangal means auspicious and sutra means thread – together mangalsutra means an auspicious thread uniting the souls. The groom ties the auspicious thread around the bride’s neck on the day of their holy nuptial as significant that their relationship would be as auspicious as the thread. The beauty of the ritual cannot be defined in words so we have come up…
