Diamonds & Gemstones

Apr 20, 2026 623 views

How to Verify a Diamond When Buying at a Jeweller in India: A Buyer's Checklist

Buying a diamond ring in India? Before you sign the invoice, there are specific things you should check, ask, and confirm. This guide provides a step-by-step verification checklist for Indian diamond buyers — in-store, with and without certificates.

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Apr 13, 2026 754 views

Polki vs Kundan vs Jadau Jewellery: Indian Heritage Decoded (2026)

Three Mughal-era Indian jewellery techniques are often confused. Polki uses uncut diamonds; Kundan describes the gold-foil setting; Jadau combines both with gemstones.

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Apr 12, 2026 208 views

Lab-Grown Diamonds vs Natural Diamonds: India Buyer's Guide 2026

Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to mined diamonds but cost 50-70% less in India. This guide compares quality, certification, resale and which Indian jewellers sell certified lab-grown.

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Apr 01, 2026 27 views

Natural Ruby vs Glass-Filled Ruby — How to Tell the Difference

Glass-filled rubies flood the Indian market at natural ruby prices. Learn how to spot the difference and protect yourself from overpaying.

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Apr 01, 2026 13 views

Navratna Jewellery — 9 Gems, Their Significance and Prices in India

Navratna jewellery combines 9 sacred gemstones representing the 9 planets of Vedic astrology. Learn about each stone, its significance, quality considerations, and fair market prices.

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Apr 01, 2026 10 views

Cubic Zirconia vs Moissanite vs Lab Diamond — Which to Choose?

Cubic Zirconia, Moissanite, and Lab-Grown Diamonds all look like diamonds but are very different. Here is a clear comparison to help Indian buyers choose the right stone.

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Apr 01, 2026 11 views

Swarovski Jewellery in India — Real vs Fake and Price Guide

Swarovski is one of the most counterfeited jewellery brands in India. Learn how to authenticate Swarovski crystals, understand pricing, and avoid fakes.

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Apr 01, 2026 12 views

SGL vs IGI vs GIA — Which Diamond Certificate to Trust in India?

Not all diamond certificates are equal. Learn the difference between GIA, IGI, and SGL certifications, and which labs Indian buyers should trust for diamond grading.

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Mar 29, 2026 591 views

First-Time Diamond Buyer Guide India 2026: The 4Cs, Certification and Traps to Avoid

Buying your first diamond in India? The 4Cs are just the start — you also need to understand Indian certification norms, making charges on diamond rings, resale reality and the traps unscrupulous jewellers set for first-time buyers.

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Mar 24, 2026 149 views

Lab-Grown Diamonds vs Natural Diamonds: The Complete Indian Buyer's Guide (2026)

The diamond market in India is undergoing its most significant transformation in centuries. What was once a binary choice — buy a diamond or do not — has evolved into a far more nuanced decision. Lab-...

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Mar 18, 2026 257 views

Gemstone Certification in India: Complete Guide to Labs, Process, and Costs (2026)

India has a deep and enduring relationship with coloured gemstones that stretches back thousands of years. From the legendary Golconda diamonds to the prized Kashmiri sapphires, from the rubies of Mog...

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Mar 17, 2026 462 views

Diamond Certificate Guide: GIA vs IGI vs HRD - Everything You Need to Know (2026)

A diamond without a certificate is like a property without registration papers — you have no reliable way to confirm its value, quality, or authenticity. In India's booming diamond jewellery market, w...

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Mar 17, 2026 1,911 views

Colored Diamonds Guide Fancy Diamond Investment

Comprehensive guide to colored and fancy diamonds.

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Mar 14, 2026 583 views

Gemstone Certification in India: GIA, IGI, GTL & What the Reports Actually Mean

Buying a certified ruby, emerald, or sapphire in India? This guide explains what gemstone certificates actually certify, how GIA, IGI, and India's GTL (Jaipur) compare, what the reports' technical terms mean, and why some sellers avoid certification.

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Mar 08, 2026 381 views

Gemstone by Rashi: Complete Vedic Astrology Guide for All 12 Rashis

For over 5,000 years, Vedic astrology has guided Indians in selecting gemstones based on their birth rashi (zodiac sign). In Hindu and Jain traditions, specific gems are believed to amplify positive p...

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