THE JOURNAL
Notes on craft, stone and style
26 October 2026
Bridal Jewellery Checklist: Wedding Day to Reception
A bride needs a main necklace set, earrings, tikka, bangles, rings and nath for the wedding, then lighter sets for the reception and other functions.
26 October 2026
CVD and HPHT Lab-Grown Diamonds: What They Mean on Your Report
CVD and HPHT are the two ways diamonds are grown in a laboratory; your grading report states the stone is lab-grown and often notes the growth method.
26 October 2026
How to Clean and Store Polki and Kundan Jewellery at Home
Wipe Polki and Kundan gently with a soft dry cloth, keep them away from water, perfume and creams, and store each piece separately in a soft pouch.
26 October 2026
How to Get a Layered Royal Bridal Look Without Looking Heavy
Build it in steps: a tikka or matha patti, one layered necklace instead of many, and matching kadas, with spaced layers and lighter construction.
26 October 2026
How to Match Jewellery to a Heavily Embroidered Lehenga
Pick one hero piece, echo one stone colour from the embroidery and keep everything else in proportion so the outfit and jewellery work together.
26 October 2026
Jewellery for a Floral Lehenga in Blush, Mint or Mehendi Green
Soft floral lehengas pair well with Polki, uncut diamonds, pearls or emeralds; pick one hero piece and keep stone colours close to one shade.
26 October 2026
Jewellery for a Gujarati Bride With a Panetar or Gharchola
A Gujarati bride often wears a rani haar or long necklace with a choker, a nath, a maang tikka, earrings and bangles alongside her chudo.
26 October 2026
Jewellery for a Mirror-Work or Sequin Lehenga at the Sangeet
When the outfit already shines, wear fewer pieces with a clean shape: statement earrings or one structured diamond or Polki necklace.
26 October 2026
Which Jewellery Goes With a Sequin or Crystal Net Lehenga?
Keep it soft and clean: uncut or rose-cut diamonds, one hero necklace and slim earrings, so the shine of the fabric does not compete.
26 October 2026
Jewellery for a Velvet, Emerald, Wine or Navy Winter Lehenga
Velvet and jewel-tone lehengas suit warm gold, Polki and uncut diamonds, or emeralds and pearls that pick up the outfit colour.
26 October 2026
Jewellery With a Gown for Your Engagement or Cocktail Night
A diamond choker, a solitaire pendant or statement diamond earrings suit most gowns; match the necklace to the neckline.
26 October 2026
What Jewellery Suits a Tissue or Silk Saree for a Reception?
A diamond or light Polki necklace with matching earrings suits a reception saree, sitting clear of the pallu and framing the face.
26 October 2026
What Jewellery Looks Best With an Ivory or Off-White Lehenga?
Ivory is a clean base, so gold-set Polki, uncut diamonds, pearls with emeralds or a diamond choker can lead the look.
26 October 2026
How to Style a Necklace With a Double Dupatta or Cape Lehenga
Choose a choker or short necklace that sits above the drape, and let earrings and a maang tikka frame the face so the jewellery stays visible.
26 October 2026
Polki or Diamond Jewellery for Wedding, Reception and Sangeet?
Wear Polki for the wedding ceremony, diamonds for the reception and lighter pieces of either for the sangeet and mehendi.
26 October 2026
Which Statement Piece Suits a Plain or Minimal Organza Lehenga?
With a plain organza lehenga, wear one focal piece such as a Polki choker, a diamond necklace or statement earrings, and keep the rest light.
26 October 2026
Where in Surat Can I See Certified Solitaires Under a Loupe?
At Vaishnavi Jewels, Parle Point, Surat, you can match each solitaire's IGI, EGL or TGL report to its laser inscription under a loupe.
24 October 2026
What Jewellery Suits a Pastel Lehenga for a Day Wedding?
Pastel lehengas suit light diamond or rose-gold pieces, pearls and soft coloured stones that stay comfortable through a long daytime function.
20 October 2026
How do I choose a trustworthy jeweller in Surat for diamond jewellery?
Six checks before you pay: grading report, laser inscription, BIS HUID, an itemised invoice, clear exchange terms and no pressure to decide.
20 October 2026
How can I tell if Polki jewellery is real?
Real Polki uses uncut diamonds set in gold. Check the stones in writing, the gold weight on the bill, the hallmark and the back of the piece.
20 October 2026
What should I ask a jeweller before buying a solitaire ring?
Seven questions to ask before you buy a solitaire: the report, the inscription, natural or lab-grown, the 4Cs, the setting, the gold and the after-sales terms.
20 October 2026
What jewellery should the mother of the bride or groom wear?
One strong piece in a slightly lighter weight than the bride: a Polki or diamond necklace that matches her saree, with comfortable earrings for a long day.
16 October 2026
Choker or long necklace: which suits my lehenga neckline?
High and boat necklines suit a choker; sweetheart and V necklines suit a long necklace or a layered set. Match the necklace shape to the neckline shape.
8 October 2026
What jewellery goes with a red bridal lehenga?
Gold-toned Polki or Jadau with emeralds and pearls suits a red lehenga best; for a lighter look, pair a diamond choker with a layered long necklace.
30 September 2026
Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery in Surat: How to Read an IGI Report
A plain-language guide to reading an IGI lab-grown diamond certificate, checking the BIS HUID hallmark and buying lab-grown diamond jewellery in Surat.
20 September 2026
Polki vs Jadau: What's the Difference?
A simple guide to two of India's most celebrated bridal jewellery styles, and how to choose between them.