The Priskel Journal
Notes on living in gold
Styling notes, care guides and the stories behind waterproof gold jewellery made for Indian weather and everyday life.
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Bridesmaid Jewellery Ideas: Coordinated, Not Identical
Look like a set, never outshine the bride, and survive three days of functions. Jewellery for bridesmaids and the bride's squad.
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How to Choose Festive Jewellery for Your Skin Tone
Undertone, not shade, is what matters. A quick test to find yours, and which gold finishes and stone colours flatter it most.
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Lohri Jewellery Ideas: Phulkari, Kadas and Bonfire Glow
A phulkari dupatta, a warm shawl and gold that glows in firelight. What to wear for Lohri, from the bonfire to giddha.
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Durga Puja Jewellery: From Pandal Hopping to Sindoor Khela
Five days, many outfits and a lot of walking. Pujo jewellery for pandal hopping, anjali, evenings and the red-and-white saree of Bijoya Dashami.
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Teej Jewellery Ideas: Green, Gold and Made for the Monsoon
Green bangles, fresh mehendi and a festival in the rain. What to wear for Hariyali Teej, and how to keep festive pieces safe in the monsoon.
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Antique Gold vs Bright Gold: Which Suits Your Outfit?
Matte and warm, or polished and bright? How to choose between antique and bright gold-tone, and when to mix them.
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Traditional Ear Cuffs: The Festive Earring for Every Ear
A statement that climbs the ear instead of hanging from it. How festive ear cuffs work, what to wear them with, and how to style just one side.
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Payal Guide: Meaning, Styles and How to Wear Anklets
Ghungroo or pearl, one ankle or both, silver or gold-tone. Everything to know about wearing a payal for festivals, weddings and every day.
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Chandbali Earrings: What They Are and How to Style Them
The crescent-moon earring. Where the chandbali comes from, how it differs from a jhumka, and how to wear it with today's outfits.
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How to Wear Jhumkas: With Sarees, Kurtas and Western Outfits
Hair, neckline and how big to go. How to wear jhumkas with a saree, a kurta, a lehenga, or jeans and a white shirt.
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Jewellery for Every Saree Blouse and Lehenga Neckline
Boat neck, deep V, high neck, off-shoulder. Which earrings, necklace and wristwear suit each blouse, plus how to match colours.
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Diwali Jewellery Looks: Puja Morning to Party Night
Four Diwali moments, four looks. What to wear for the Lakshmi puja, the family lunch, the card party and the night out.
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Karwa Chauth Jewellery Ideas: From Sargi to Moonrise
Light pieces for the fasting day, the full look for the evening puja. What to wear for Karwa Chauth, moment by moment.
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