The Journal
Guides to gold, platinum and silver, diamonds, sizing and care, written at our benches in Surat.
The 4Cs of diamonds, in plain English
Cut, colour, clarity and carat weight decide how a diamond looks and what it costs. A clear guide to reading a diamond report, and where your budget makes the most difference.
October 29, 2026
How to find your ring, chain and bangle size at home
US and EU ring sizes, chain lengths in inches and bangle diameters, explained simply, with three reliable ways to measure at home and the mistakes to avoid.
October 27, 2026
How to read a BIS gold hallmark and HUID in India
A BIS hallmark has three marks: the BIS logo, a purity grade such as 22K916 and a 6-character HUID. How to read each, and check an HUID in BIS CARE.
October 27, 2026
Lab-grown vs natural diamonds: what really differs
Lab-grown and natural diamonds are the same carbon crystal. They differ in origin, price and resale, and only a laboratory can tell them apart.
October 27, 2026A new article every day
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