The Journal
Craft, codes, and how to wear your legacy — styling notes, the making of our pieces, and the meaning behind them.
Gold vs Silver vs Steel Kada: Which Is Best for Daily Wear?
For daily wear, a stainless steel kada is the toughest and cheapest, a 925 silver kada is the warmer-looking middle ground that tarnishes, and a gold kada holds its metal value but is heavier and, at 22K, softer. In the gold kada vs silver kada choice, pick by lifestyle, budget and purpose, not status.
AXIOM Journal
Sep 29, 2026
Is 925 Sterling Silver Good for Men's Jewellery?
Yes, 925 silver is good for men's jewellery and daily wear. It is 92.5% pure silver alloyed with 7.5% other metal, usually copper, which makes it hard enough for rings, chains and bracelets. It does tarnish and scratch over time, but both can be polished away, and a well-made piece lasts decades.
AXIOM Journal
Sep 29, 2026
Men's Jewellery Essentials: The 6 Pieces to Own and Why
The six men's jewellery essentials are a band or ring, an everyday chain, a bracelet or kada, a pendant, one occasion piece and one heirloom piece. Most men should start with a plain ring or a slim chain, wear it daily for a few months, and add one piece at a time rather than buying a set.
AXIOM Journal
Jun 9, 2026
How to Tell if Gold or Silver Is Real: Hallmarks and Simple Tests
The reliable way to check real gold in India is the BIS hallmark: the BIS logo, a purity grade such as 22K916 and a six character HUID you can verify in the BIS Care app. For silver, look for 925 with the BIS SILVER mark. Home tests like the magnet or streak test only catch crude fakes.
AXIOM Journal
May 26, 2026
Jewellery Gifts for Men: How to Choose for Every Occasion
The safest jewellery gift for men is a piece that needs no size and suits his existing habits: a pendant, cufflinks, a lapel pin or a keychain. Rings, bracelets and kadas make stronger gifts but need a correct size, so choose them only when you can borrow a piece he already wears.
AXIOM Journal
May 12, 2026
Men's Chain Length Guide: How to Choose, Style and Layer
The best chain length for most men is 20 to 22 inches (51 to 56 cm), which sits at or just below the collarbone on an average neck. Go to 18 inches for a close fit, 24 inches for a pendant over a T-shirt, and add about 2 inches if your neck measures over 17 inches.
AXIOM Journal
Apr 28, 2026
Natural vs Lab-Grown Diamonds: What Every Man Should Know
Natural and lab-grown diamonds are the same material: crystallised carbon with the same hardness and sparkle, and only a gem laboratory can reliably tell them apart. The real differences are origin, price and resale. Laboratory-grown stones cost far less and keep getting cheaper; natural stones cost more and resell for more, though rarely near the purchase price.
AXIOM Journal
Apr 14, 2026
What Is a Kada? Kada in English, Meaning and How Men Wear One
In English, a kada is called a bangle, or a rigid bracelet; a kada with an opening at the back is a cuff. The literal kada meaning in Hindi (कड़ा) is a thick metal ring worn on the wrist, and kara is the Punjabi form. For Sikhs the steel kara is one of the Five Ks, an article of faith; for many other men it is a regional ornament.
AXIOM Journal
Mar 31, 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
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.
