The Miayaa Journal
Jewellery Guides, Care Tips & Gift Ideas
Honest, practical guides from the Miayaa team in Kolkata: how anti-tarnish and demi-fine jewellery work, how to clean and store it, how to style it for office, weddings and festivals, and thoughtful gift ideas for every budget.
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Buying GuidesBest Jewellery Under ₹1,000: Earrings, Rings and Necklaces Worth BuyingWhat to expect from jewellery under ₹1,000, how to judge quality online, and the pieces that offer the best value.
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Buying GuidesRose Gold Jewellery: What It Is, Who It Suits and How to Style ItWhere rose gold gets its colour, which skin tones it flatters, how to style and mix it, and how to care for rose gold-tone jewellery.
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Buying GuidesBracelets for Women: Types, Sizes and Daily Wear StylesThe main bracelet styles, how to measure your wrist, which styles suit daily wear, and how to stack bracelets with a watch.
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Buying GuidesRing Size Chart India: How to Measure Your Ring Size at HomeTwo easy ways to measure your ring size at home, an approximate Indian and US ring size chart, and tips for buying rings as gifts.
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Buying GuidesNecklace Length Guide: Chart in Inches and How to ChooseA clear necklace length chart with where each length falls, plus tips for choosing by neckline, height and occasion.
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Buying GuidesStud Earrings for Women: Types, Sizes and How to Style ThemEvery popular type of stud earring, how to pick the right size, and how to style studs from office to wedding functions.
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Buying GuidesGold-Plated vs Gold Vermeil vs Gold-Filled vs 1 Gram Gold: Which Is Better?A side-by-side comparison of the gold finishes you see in India, so you know what you are paying for and how to care for each.
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Buying GuidesRhodium-Plated Jewellery: Meaning, Benefits and How Long It LastsWhat rhodium is, why it is used on white-tone jewellery, how it compares with silver and white gold, and how to make it last.
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Buying Guides925 Sterling Silver Meaning: What the Stamp Means and How to Care for ItWhat the 925 stamp means, how sterling silver compares with pure and silver-plated jewellery, why it tarnishes and how to keep it bright.
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Buying GuidesAmerican Diamond vs CZ Jewellery: What Cubic Zirconia Really IsWhat American diamond and cubic zirconia are, how they compare with real diamonds and crystals, and how to choose and care for CZ jewellery.
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Buying GuidesNickel-Free Jewellery for Sensitive Skin: A Complete GuideWhy some jewellery irritates skin, what "nickel-free" means, which metals are gentler, and practical tips for wearing earrings comfortably.
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Buying GuidesImitation vs Gold-Plated vs Demi-Fine Jewellery: What Is the Difference?A plain-English guide to the jewellery words you see online in India: imitation, artificial, fashion, gold-plated, 1 gram gold, gold-tone and demi-fine, and which one suits...
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Buying GuidesWhat Is Demi-Fine Jewellery? Meaning, Materials and Why It Is Trending in IndiaA clear explanation of demi-fine jewellery: what it is made of, how it differs from fine, gold-plated and costume jewellery, and how to choose good demi-fine...
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