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How do you clean real Polki Jewelry

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This form of jewelry was introduced by the Mughals in India. Polki Jewelry is made with unfinished natural diamonds or uncut diamonds. These diamonds are given shape for a basic cut and are polished well in order to make Polki jewelry.  Polki Jewelry  is extremely heavy and is used as a cheaper option for pure diamond jewelry to be worn as a bridal jewelry or for wedding festivities. Polki jewelry is more expensive as it uses a lot of cutting and polishing of uncut diamonds. The labor takes up most of the costing. It is elegant and aesthetic. It is sleek and minimal. Duplicacy of this is very rarely found since it is not very easy to replicate the original craft. Do’s and Don’ts to take care of Polki Jewelry shall be discussed in this blog post. DO’s: The jewelry should be kept away from direct or indirect light and moisture.  Keep different pieces differently. They should be kept in air tight boxes or bags in order to protect them from moisture. The moisture will end up corroding the

How to Remove Tarnish from Jewelry

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Living in a humid climate is not suitable for a lot of people is known by all, but even jewelry can’t survive well in humid climate. What is tarnish? You see a pale, discolored, dull, scratched or nicked jewelry? That is known as a tarnished jewelry piece. Taking tarnish off is a simple process, but you need to make sure you are using the correct ingredients to do the same. Let’s find out top 5 methods to make your jewelry tarnish free! Method 1 : Washing Soda + Boiling Water What will you need? Washing Soda, Glass Bowl, Aluminum Foil, Boiling Water and a Dry Cloth. Step 1: Place the Foil in the Glass Bowl properly Step 2: Place the jewelry piece on top of it Step 3: Add Washing Soda and pour Boiled Water on top of it Step 4: Wait for a minute for the jewelry to soak the water correctly Step 5: Take it out and wipe it off with the cloth Method 2 : Bubbly Shower What will you need? Dish Soap, Glass Bowl, Boiling Water and a Dry Cloth. Step 1: Mix the dish soap and warm water thoroughly

Different Types of gemstones used in Jewelry

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Gemstones, in the modern era, have become one of the most important additions to jewelry. Be it rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings or even anklets! There are kinds and kinds of gemstones. A lot of which is also used for healing purposes. Gemstones are also assigned to birth months. Finding authentic gemstones is difficult, but once you find the right jeweler for yourself, you’ve already found a gem for yourself! Let’s see what are the different types of gemstones used according to birth months. January: Garnet Originally found in a luscious deep purplish-red color, a garnet come in various colors like pink, green and brown. Garnet  is one of the most spiritually influencing gemstones. It brings back the dead passion and serenity in life. It activates instincts, brings courage and hope back in life. It is widely used in toggle clasp bracelets, tube bead bracelets, necklaces and cluster pieces. February: Amethyst Amethyst is one of the most beautiful stones found in a rich violet colo

How to choose wedding saree for Wedding Occasion

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Nothing can go wrong with a woman when she is draped in 6 yards of grace! Ah, what a sight for anybody looking at this! But while choosing your  saree  for one of the most important days of your life, you should know the correct way to pick your 6 yards of grace. The correct body type analysis could help you choose the best drapery, fabric, design and look for your wedding day!    Here, let’s see what is in the bucket for you! Note: Every body is beautiful. Your features define who you are and there are no drawbacks to how you look. Adding on, every body type has its own beauty and pros added to it. There are NO cons whatsoever. Love yourself the way you are!   Body Type 1: Triangle Your body type is termed as triangle when you have narrower shoulders and bust as compared to your hips. With this body type, carrying off bold and bright colors is a charm. Alongside, the drapery also matters a lot. Having a lot of complications in adjusting your pallu will just make it worse. Having a str

How to Choose Your Wedding Jewelry

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Getting the correct jewelry for the most important day of your life is no less than a task. The correct colour, style, jewelry type, weight, jazz is so much more important than you think. Bridal jewelry is one of the most elegant part of the entire get up of the bride. Especially   Bridal Gold Jewelry   has set trends for the upcoming brides in India and over the globe. Here are some important tips for how to correctly choose your Bridal Indian Jewelry. 1.      Pick a necklace matching your neckline It is very important to make sure these two aspects synchronize, as this could make or break your entire look. Make sure you are wearing a neck piece only as heavy as you can carry. It should weight so much, so as to sprain your neck. 2.      Pick accessories that highlight your look, more so themselves Have jewelry that does not overshadow your outfit or gets overshadowed by the outfit. Remember, both, the outfit and the jewelry play an important role in gathering your entire look. 3.     

What is Paithani?

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Paithani is a Maharashtrian style saree. It was first founded in Paithan, a town in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. It is a rick fabric that employs pure silk threads strongly handwoven with silver zari threads. It is widely renowned for its oblique square and peacock design. It is an offering of Indian heritage with rich designs closely woven into the fabric. To own a Paithani in India is like owning treasure. What is Paithani made of exactly? It is woven out of pure silk fabric to get the desired look for the perfect occasion. There are three types of silk threads that are used in order to make a paithani: Charkha: This is widely used. It is cheap, dull and uneven. Ciddle-Gatta: Fine quality silk, thin shear, shiny, smooth and even. China silk: Very expensive to use.   Here are a few features of a pure Paithani Saree: Colours Paithani Sarees  come in a lot of colours. These colours are made out of vegetable dyes. The dominant traditional colours include the following: Pophali - y

Health Benefits of Wearing silver jewelry

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While you might think of silver as a precious metal, it’s actually one of the most abundant elements on Earth. The amount of silver in the Earth’s crust is estimated to be over 100 times greater than that of gold. What’s more, silver is very affordable. In fact, a good quality silver necklace can cost you around $20. Here are a few health benefits that this friendly metal provides: It kills harmful bacteria As we all know, due to the increasing pollution and global warming, our environment and bodies procreate tons of harmful bacteria. Silver doesn’t taste too much, but it adds a little flavor to whatever has been served in it. Hence in the olden days, people used to eat off these silverware plates. In the early 80s, owning silver was a great sign of luxury, but now in modern times, it’s become quite affordable. It is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction Most people are allergic to most metals. Silver is one of the rarest metals that is hypoallergenic. Metal allergy causes rashes o