The Journal
Craft, codes, and how to wear your legacy — styling notes, the making of our pieces, and the meaning behind them.
Is Sterling Silver Hypoallergenic? Allergies and Green Skin Explained
Sterling silver is usually hypoallergenic for most people, because 925 silver is normally alloyed with copper rather than nickel, the metal behind most jewellery allergies. It is not guaranteed: some cheap or mislabelled alloys contain nickel. Green or black marks on skin are usually copper and tarnish reacting with sweat, not an allergy.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 10, 2026
Couple Rings for Men: How to Choose His Half of the Pair
Couple rings for men work best when his ring is designed for his hand rather than scaled up from hers: usually 5 to 6 mm wide, comfort fit, with flush-set stones that will not snag. Link the pair through one shared element, such as the metal, a stone colour or an engraving, rather than buying identical rings.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 10, 2026
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
Brother of the Groom Jewellery: What to Wear at Each Function
Brother of the groom jewellery should sit one step below the groom's: matching metal tone, fewer pieces, no mala or kalgi. Wear almost nothing at the haldi, a kada and ring at the mehendi, buttons or a pendant at the sangeet, and a brooch or detachable buttons with one ring for the baraat and reception.
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
Brooch for Men: How to Wear One on a Kurta, Bandhgala or Suit
A brooch for men is worn on the left side of the chest: on a suit, on the left lapel near the buttonhole; on a bandhgala, kurta or sherwani, about a hand's width below the collarbone in line with the middle of the shoulder. Choose one sized to your frame and let it be the only statement piece.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 10, 2026
MADE TO BE INHERITED
Notes on craft, materials and how to wear a piece for life — the thinking behind the diamonds, the metal, and the men who choose them.