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Detachable jewellery: do more with less

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Buyers these days seek value for money and in the run up to that, doing more with less has become the order of the day. The more the product is versatile, the more desirable it is and the same holds true even for jewellery . Taking note of this consumer attitude, jewellery designers have rolled out some of the unique detachable jewellery range that can be converted into various forms and styles of jewellery . For instance, you can add Chandbalis to a stud pair and transform it into lavish earrings. With that, in a jiffy, you can turn your daily wear into a party jewel. For even more elaborate look, you can add Jhumka bells to the Chandbali's loop that is already suspended to the studs. This gives you a multi-step earring pair that doubles up as a stud, a dangler as well as a Jhumka pair. Similarly, you can turn your bridal neckwear into an understated necklace for a festival by removing the additional layers. This additional layer can be just about another string of d...

A big shout out to all the brothers out there!

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Rakshabandhan is round the corner. It's one day in the year when you can tell how much you love and care for your sister. That too without a word. A thoughtful gift does it all. It not just conveys what she means to you but also how much you cherish the best days of your growing years together.   So how about a surprise gift? You may be living close by, in different cities or even in the same house, with an online gift stores, you can simply wow you sister by sending her a gift when she least expects. From a bouquet to a dress and even books, you can choose from a wide range of options available online. But yes, if you are looking for something long lasting, as eternal as your bond,  jewellery  rules the roost.  The best part, there are a lot of reputed jewellers like  PNG Jewellers  online. Here they offer certified  jewellery  across various price and design ranges. Above all, you have so many categories of jewels to pick from. W...

The legendary Navratna is back and how!

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If you are under impression that wearing Navratna is old fashioned, then you are wrong. In fact, by putting a modern spin on this legendary jewellery style, the modern-day jewellery designers have rolled out some of the exquisite designs that can surely enthuse another few generations to come. Essentially, Navratna is a jewel designed using nine gems that also symbolise nine planets. A ruby representing the sun is always in the center while other stones such as a diamond, a natural pearl, red coral, hessonite, a blue sapphire, cat's eye, a yellow sapphire and an emerald, surround it (clockwise from the top). This is the same placement as the Nava-graha Yantra.  As per the Garud Purana of Hindu scriptures, Pure, flawless gems have auspicious powers which can protect one from demons, snakes, poisons, diseases, sinful reactions and other dangers, while flawed stones have the opposite effect.  Even Agni Purana says that a gem free from all impurities and r...

Love Polki? You'll love the Chakri too.

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Polki jewellery is a dream. Women wish to flaunt this coveted design at least once in their lifetime. But Chakri is another jewellery setting that is close to their heart. For the unversed, Chakri is essentially a Rajathani design . A number of small uncut diamonds are set into round facets of gold jewellery to create a Chakri jewel. Many tiny facets, closely placed, embedded with Chakri makes for an alluring pattern on a range of jewels. Whether you want to have them on neckwear or an earrings , it elegantly adorns the whole set. While it bejewels the collar as a Choker , the regal design of the Chakri earring s make it hard for anyone to take eyes off them. Truly, worth enlisting in your jewellery bucket list. Author: Deepa Mishra Disclaimer: All images used in the blog have been sourced from Google purely for the purpose of informative reference. The models, celebrities or products showcased in these pictures are not to promote any brand in any manner. ...

Some interesting facts about Kohinoor

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Every time Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi makes a trip to the United Kingdom, back home people are curious to know if he would ask the British royal family to return the Kohinoor. Although the Government of India has told the Supreme Court that it cannot force the Britishers to return the legendary jewel to India since it was neither stolen nor forcibly taken away but gifted to them, Indians do no give up the hope to see it back in India. And the funniest part of the whole Kohinoor saga is that Pakistan too has asked for the possession of the precious stone . But did they even exist when the Britishers acquired it from India? Now that you have somehow controlled your laughter over Pakistan's claim, read on some interesting trivia about this famous jewel . #1 Literally meaning mountain of lights, Kohinoor was mined from the Golconda region of Andhra Pradesh during the Kakatiya dynasty. #2 After the subjugation of Punjab in the Second Sikh War in 1849, the last ...

Check out some ideal gifts for couples

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Whether it is your parents' anniversary or two of your best friends are getting married to each other, you are always in a fix over what to gift them. Here's why! You love them both equally and through your gift, you wish to convey the same. It is therefore a daunting task for you. But not anymore. PNG Jewellers ' couple gifts will not just make your job easier but also make your loved ones feel special. Excited to check out your options? Keep scrolling down.  Couple bands Essentially finger rings, couple bands or love bands are an ideal gift for your loved ones who are celebrating the best day of their life. While reigniting romance in married couples' life, it marks the beginning of a great journey for the new-weds.    Couple bracelets Even in the form of couple bracelets, jewellery can be a great gifting item.  Couple lockets Also, check out your options in lockets .  He and She watches   Watches are ano...

Looking beyond the sheen of pure gold!

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India's obsession with gold's purity is well known. We are so crazy about this yellow metal that even the sparkle of diamonds, rubies and emeralds do not appeal us as much. Reason? The religious beliefs that gold is auspicious and is a symbol of wealth. Owing to this traditional view, Indians could not look beyond pure gold . However, in the recent times, the alloys of gold that are nothing like the original gold, are finding their feet. Before we delve into why their is a growth in popularity of its alloys let us first know which are they and how are they obtained.  FYI, rose gold is an alloy that is pinkish in colour. It is obtained by adding 25% copper in gold and with that, 14K gold jewellery is created. The elegant look and feel of the alloy has appealed to jewellery enthusiasts so much that rose gold jewellery now also comes studded with diamonds and other precious stones.  Besides rose gold, white gold is also a popular alloy of gold. It is...