Articles by Shrey
A diamond reveals itself through what cannot be imitated - its density, its heat, its resistance to time. Before it becomes part of a legacy, it deserves to be understood. A considered guide to how...
What is uncut diamond? A stone exactly as the earth shaped it - unpolished, irregular, carrying the record of its own formation. Central to Polki and Jadau, it is valued for authenticity rather tha...
From a $7.5M emerald necklace to 12 carat diamond necklace, discover Nita Ambani's iconic diamond necklace looks and matching Jaipur Gems jewellery alternatives.
Bridal jewellery trends 2026 favour pieces built for life after the wedding - modular sets, open-setting polki, deep colour and temple gold. Jaipur Gems reads this season against fifty years of wha...
Jewellery for Karwa Chauth is chosen for one long day, not a single photograph - gold pieces that hold their comfort from the sargi meal through the evening moon-sighting. Jaipur Gems sets out what...
Dhanteras gold shopping begins with a coin for puja and one piece meant to be worn for years after. Jaipur Gems sets out the bangles, earrings, rings and necklaces worth choosing this year.
A diamond clarity chart maps rarity, not beauty - eleven grades from Flawless to Included, most invisible without magnification. Jaipur Gems sets out which grades offer real value, and why.
What is kundan jewellery? Pure, softened gold pressed by hand around a gemstone, with no prongs or solder. Jaipur Gems traces the craft's Mughal-era roots and what marks genuine handwork before you...
What is polki jewellery? A parallel tradition of uncut diamonds foiled into gold, valued for restraint over faceted brilliance. Jaipur Gems traces its Mughal-era origins, its making, and what to ch...
What is polki jewellery? Natural, uncut diamonds set by hand in gold, valued for character over brilliance. Jaipur Gems sets out how a bridal polki jewellery set is commissioned - and when to begin...
Jadau jewellery takes its name from the Hindi word jadna, to embed. It is not a material. It is a technique: uncut diamonds and gemstones set into gold using heated lac and pure gold foil, with...
A bangle's fit is set the moment it's chosen - there's no adjusting it after. This bangles size chart walks through two simple ways to measure at home, with separate tables for women, men, and chil...
Understanding the types of pearls means looking beyond colour to origin, oyster and the years beneath the surface - the quiet distinctions that shape rarity, character and lasting value in every st...
Pearl is grown, not cut - which is exactly why authenticity is so easily faked. Knowing how to identify original pearl, through nacre, weight, and surface detail, is what separates a piece built to...
Gold purity is measured in karats, yet most jewellery is alloy, not pure gold. Knowing how to check gold purity - through BIS hallmarks, the HUID code, and professional tests - is what separates an...
A monarch's daily discipline. A princess's reinvented choker. A vice president's quiet signature. Each reached for the same material to say something enduring about herself - the celebrity pearl ne...
Kiara Advani closed a show at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2018 in a Jaipur Gems Polki necklace. Here is how that piece is made, why it suited her so well, and how to wear the same look for weddings, ...
Meenakari jewellery carries colour fused into metal by fire. This guide traces the craft from Persia to Jaipur, explains how it is made, walks through necklaces, jhumkas, bangles and anklets, and c...
In 2014, Verve named Alia Bhatt the face of young India, and for the shoot she wore a Jaipur Gems chandbali in 22KT gold with 328 pearls. Here is what that pair is made of, why the crescent form st...
The Queen Elizabeth jewellery collection holds more than crowns. Behind each Queen Elizabeth necklace, brooch and ring sits a story of inheritance, gifts and patient setting work. Here is how five ...
Polki vs Kundan explained: how natural uncut diamonds differ from Kundan's glass-and-lac craft, why the price gap exists, and which one belongs on your wedding day versus your sangeet.