Notes from the atelier
On stones, gold and the making of jewellery, by Gaurav Pincha, GIA Graduate Gemologist.
Buying and caring for jewellery
How to choose a polki bridal set
A gemologist’s guide to the jewellery you will wear on the most photographed day of your life.
Natural or lab-grown diamonds: what you should know before you buy
Both are real diamonds. They are not the same purchase.
Is fine jewellery a good investment?
What holds its worth, what does not, and how to buy with both your heart and your head.
How to check if gold jewellery is real: the BIS hallmark and HUID explained
Three marks, one free app, and the questions to ask before you pay.
22 karat or 18 karat gold: which should you choose?
Purity, strength, colour and value: what the numbers really mean for your jewellery.
Kundan, polki and jadau: what is the difference?
Three words that are used as if they mean the same thing. They do not.
The 4Cs of diamonds, and how to read a GIA certificate
A Graduate Gemologist explains what actually matters when you choose a diamond.
How to buy an emerald: colour, clarity and treatment
The most beloved green stone is also the one most often misunderstood.
How to care for gold, diamond, polki and pearl jewellery
Simple habits that keep fine jewellery beautiful for generations.
How to remake old family jewellery
Your grandmother’s gold, redesigned for the way you live, without losing what made it precious.
What are making charges on jewellery, and why do they differ?
The part of the price that pays for craftsmanship, and how to compare it fairly.