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The Maenzraat Journal

Honest guides on jewellery care, styling, bridal traditions and gifting — from Srinagar, Kashmir.

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A Kashmiri Bride’s Jewellery Checklist: What to Wear, Ceremony by Ceremony

From maenz raat to the reception — a calm, practical guide to planning bridal jewellery, with honest notes on what imitation jewellery can and cannot do.

8 October 2026 · 3 min read · Maenzraat

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Daily Wear

7 October 2026 · 2 min read

Daily-Wear Jewellery That Lasts: How to Choose Pieces You’ll Actually Wear

Light, simple and easy to care for — a five-piece capsule for everyday jewellery, and what to know about micro gold plating.

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Gifting

6 October 2026 · 2 min read

How to Choose a Jewellery Gift She’ll Actually Wear

Weddings, Eid, birthdays — a practical way to choose jewellery gifts, from the safest picks to timing and delivery.

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American Diamond bangles with black stones

Styling

1 October 2026 · 5 min read

How to Style American Diamond Jewellery — Office, Festive and Everything Between

Where AD sparkle works, where it does not, and how to wear it without looking overdone.

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Know Your Jewellery

1 October 2026 · 5 min read

What “Micro Gold Plated” Really Means

A plain-spoken look at plating thickness, base metals and what you are actually buying.

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Gold-tone jewellery on a cream pashmina with saffron and almond blossom

Care

1 October 2026 · 6 min read

Why Artificial Jewellery Tarnishes Faster in Indian Weather — and the 7 Habits That Stop It

Humidity, sweat and perfume — not time — are what dull imitation jewellery in India. Seven specific habits that keep it bright.

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