Care and Sizing
8 articles from the Journal
A piece that fits well and is looked after properly will last far longer. These guides show how to measure your ring size at home, read an Indian ring size chart against US and UK sizes, and size a bracelet or kada for your wrist and hand. They explain what can and cannot be resized, how to clean diamonds, gold and silver without damage, and whether you can shower, swim or train in your jewellery. Keep them handy before you order and after you start wearing a piece.
Can You Shower, Swim or Gym in Your Jewellery? Metal by Metal
Yes, you can shower with a solid 18K or 22K gold chain now and then without harming it, though soap film will dull it and should be rinsed off. Take gold off for chlorinated pools, the sea and the gym. Gold-plated chains and 925 silver fare worse in water, and diamond rings should come off for sport.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 10, 2026
How to Clean a Diamond Ring at Home Safely
To clean a diamond ring at home, soak it for 10 to 20 minutes in warm water with a few drops of mild dish soap, brush gently behind the stones with a soft toothbrush, rinse in clean water and pat dry with a lint-free cloth. Avoid toothpaste, bleach and baking soda, and skip ultrasonic cleaners on black diamonds.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 10, 2026
Can a Ring Be Resized? What Is Possible and What Is Not
Yes, most rings in gold or silver can be resized, usually by up to about two sizes up or down. A jeweller cuts the band and removes or adds matching metal, or stretches a plain band slightly. Full eternity bands, tungsten, titanium and stainless steel rings usually cannot be resized.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 10, 2026
Men's Bracelet Size Guide: How to Measure Your Wrist
To find your men's bracelet size, measure your wrist just below the wrist bone, then add about 1.3 cm (half an inch) for a regular fit, less for snug and up to 2.5 cm for loose. A 17.5 cm wrist suits a bracelet of about 19 cm. Chunky links need a little extra length.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 10, 2026
Indian Ring Size Chart for Men: mm, Inches, US and UK Sizes
On the ring size chart India's jewellers use, each size adds about 1 mm of inner circumference, starting near 41 mm for size 1. A man's size 20 is about 60 mm around and 19.1 mm across the inside, close to US 9¼ and UK S. Most men's sizes run from about 17 to 25.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 10, 2026
Kada Size Chart for Men: How to Measure Your Hand
Kada size chart for men: 2.8 is 63.5 mm, 2.10 is 66.7 mm and 2.12 is 69.9 mm across the inside, and the second number counts sixteenths of an inch. Size a closed kada by the widest part of your hand with the thumb tucked in, not by the wrist: measure around it and divide by 3.14. Most men wear 2.8 to 2.12.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 3, 2026
How to Care for Men's Jewellery: Silver, Gold and Diamonds
To care for jewellery, take it off for the gym, swimming, cooking and cleaning, put it on after perfume, wipe it with a soft cloth after wearing, and store each piece dry in its own pouch. Clean silver, gold and diamonds in warm soapy water with a soft brush, and have settings checked once a year.
AXIOM Journal
Mar 17, 2026
How to Find Your Ring Size at Home: 4 Methods That Work
To measure ring size at home, wrap a thin paper strip around the base of your finger, mark where it overlaps and measure that length in millimetres: this is your inner circumference. Subtract 40 for an approximate Indian size, so 60 mm is about size 20. Or measure the inside diameter of a ring that already fits.
AXIOM Journal
Mar 3, 2026
