The journal
Notes on silver and stone
Short reads on the stones we set, the finishes we use and the city they come from.
Stones · 5 min readThe navratna: nine stones, one jewel
What each of the nine gems stands for, the order they are set in, and why the ruby always sits at the centre.
Silver · 4 min readOxidised or polished? Choosing a silver finish
How each finish is made, how it wears over time, and which suits the piece and the occasion.
Jaipur · 4 min readJaipur, the city of coloured stones
How a city founded in 1727 became one of the great gem cutting centres of the world.
Care · 4 min readHow to care for silver jewellery
Storing, wearing and cleaning silver, and the extra care that pearls and soft stones need.