The Journal
Craft, codes, and how to wear your legacy — styling notes, the making of our pieces, and the meaning behind them.
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
Silver Kada for Men: Weight, Designs, Price and How to Choose
A good silver kada for men is solid 925 sterling silver, sized to pass over your knuckles, and heavy enough to feel substantial: roughly 35 to 95 grams for a plain band, depending on width and thickness. Pure 999 silver is too soft for daily wear, and on a designed kada, weight and workmanship decide the price.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 2, 2026
Gift for Father-in-Law: Thoughtful Jewellery Ideas That Fit
The safest good gift for a father-in-law is a piece he can wear without being sized: sherwani or bandhgala buttons, a lapel pin, a tie pin, cufflinks or a small pendant. Pitch the value to the occasion, stay modest at a first meeting, and keep rings and kadas for when you know his size.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 2, 2026
Engagement Ring for Men in India: Who Buys It, Cost and Styles
Yes, most Indian grooms wear an engagement ring. At the sagai, roka or mangni both partners usually exchange rings, and in many North Indian communities the bride's family traditionally buys the groom's ring, though couples now often choose it together. Plain bands, black diamond bands and eternity bands are the styles men wear most.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 2, 2026
Men's Wedding Band Guide: Width, Metal, Fit and Price
The best wedding band for men is usually 5 to 6 mm wide with a comfort-fit inside, in a metal that can be resized: 18K gold, platinum or 925 sterling silver. Choose width by finger size, fit it snug over the knuckle at the end of the day, and pick plain or flush-set stones for daily wear.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 1, 2026
Can Diamonds Be Set in Silver? How Durable Silver Settings Are
Yes, diamonds can be set in silver. A diamond in silver ring lasts for decades if the setting protects the stone: bezel, channel and flush settings hold best, because 925 sterling silver is softer than gold and claws wear faster. The metal costs less, so more of the budget goes into the diamonds and the design.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 1, 2026
Bhai Dooj Gift Ideas for Brother That He Will Actually Keep
A good Bhai Dooj gift for a brother is something he will use long after the tilak: a silver bracelet-style rakhi, a keychain, a pendant, a good wallet or an experience you share. Choose by his age and habits rather than price. In 2026, Bhai Dooj falls on Wednesday, 11 November, two days after Diwali.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 1, 2026
Black Diamond Ring for Men: Meaning, Styles and What to Pay
A black diamond ring for men is a ring set with opaque black diamonds, which can be natural in colour, treated to turn black, or lab-grown. Ask which one you are buying, because it drives price. Pavé and two-row eternity bands in silver or white gold are the most wearable styles for daily use.
AXIOM Journal
Sep 30, 2026
What to Buy on Dhanteras: Gold, Silver or Diamonds?
Dhanteras 2026 falls on Friday, 6 November. Gold is the most common purchase, but silver is equally traditional and far more affordable: coins, utensils and jewellery in either metal are all customary. What matters more than the metal is buying hallmarked pieces, understanding making charges, and reading festival offers carefully.
AXIOM Journal
Sep 30, 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.
