The Priskel Journal
Guides
Styling notes, care guides and the stories behind waterproof gold jewellery made for Indian weather and everyday life.
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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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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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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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Kundan, Polki or Kundan-Style: What's the Difference?
Three words that are often used as if they meant the same thing. What kundan, polki and kundan-style really are, and how to choose.
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What Is Meenakari? The Enamel Art Behind India's Most Colourful Jewellery
Peacock greens, ruby reds and deep blues fused onto metal. What meenakari is, where it comes from, and how to wear it today.
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How to Care for Traditional and Festive Jewellery So It Lasts
Festive jewellery is cared for a little differently from everyday gold. A simple before, during and after routine that keeps it ready for the next celebration.
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Bangle Size Guide: 2.4 vs 2.6, and How to Measure at Home
Indian bangle sizes explained in inches and millimetres, two easy ways to measure at home, and why hinged kadas fit differently.
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What Is a Haathphool? Meaning, Styles and How to Wear Hand Jewellery
The 'flower of the hand' links a ring to a wrist band. What a haathphool is, the main styles, and how to wear one beautifully.
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Jhumkas, Chandbalis and Studs: Types of Indian Earrings and How to Choose
A jhumka is a bell, a chandbali is a crescent moon. A clear guide to the classic Indian earring shapes and how to pick the right one.
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