Ethnic Jewellery & Accessories Guides

HOF blue Chandbali Earrings being gently wiped and stored in a lined jewellery box

care guide

How to Stop Gold-Plated Jewellery From Tarnishing: A Practical Care Guide

Gold-plated and gold-tone earrings darken for predictable reasons, most of them fixable. How to clean them safely, what destroys plating, and how to store...

Sep 18, 2026Read

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Chandbali vs Jhumka Earrings: Which One Should You Wear?

Chandbali vs jhumka earrings, explained: the difference in shape and origin, which suits office versus festive wear, how to match each to your outfit...

Sep 18, 2026Read

Handcrafted textile earrings and gold-tone metal earrings compared in a side-by-side editorial still life

buying guide

Fabric Earrings vs Metal Earrings: Which Should You Buy?

Fabric earrings vs metal earrings compared by weight, movement, finish, occasion, travel and care—with a practical checklist for choosing the pair you will actually...

Aug 19, 2026Read

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What Earrings to Wear With a Saree: A Guide by Fabric, Neckline and Occasion

A repeatable guide to choosing earrings for a saree by fabric, blouse neckline and occasion, with clear directions for cotton, silk, chiffon, organza, bandhani...

Aug 11, 2026Read

Reverse of a hand-stitched fabric earring beside the smooth moulded back of a mass-produced one — how to tell if jewellery is handmade, House of Falguni

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Handmade Jewellery Online in India: How to Judge Craft, Quality and Price

Handmade is the least regulated word in Indian jewellery. What separates handcrafted from assembled, the eight things to check in a product listing, what...

Aug 2, 2026Read