The House of Tiara Journal
Styling edits, jewellery care and festive inspiration — behind our handcrafted anti-tarnish jewellery, made in India.
Festive jewellery ideas for Diwali, Karva Chauth and the wedding season — how to pick pieces that suit your outfit, the occasion and all-day comfort. A warm styling guide.
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A practical guide to the best anti-tarnish jewellery brands in India for 2026 — what to look for, and honest picks for festive, everyday and waterproof pieces, including House of Tiara.
· Rashmi Aggarwal
Chinese, Korean and Indian fashion jewellery differ in price, style and quality. An honest comparison — mass-market vs trendy-dainty vs traditional & skin-friendly — to help you choose.
· House of Tiara Team
The best office jewellery is subtle, comfortable and polished — small studs, fine hoops, a delicate chain. How to look put-together and professional at work, without overdoing it.
· Rashmi Aggarwal
How to choose jewellery for any outfit — matched by occasion (office, festive, party, everyday) and by outfit colour. Simple, answer-first rules you can use in seconds.
· House of Tiara Team
Oxidised 'silver' jewellery is usually brass or german silver darkened for an antique look — not solid silver. Here's how it differs from silver-polished pieces, and how to wear and care for both.
· House of Tiara Team
From Jaipur's kundan to Hyderabad's pearls and Cuttack's silver filigree — a guide to the Indian cities and regions famous for their signature jewellery styles and craft.
· House of Tiara Team
Keep artificial and anti-tarnish jewellery shining for years: store it airtight and dry, put it on last, keep it away from water and perfume, and clean it gently. Here's the full routine.
· House of Tiara Team
Freshwater pearls are real pearls grown in mussels — affordable, durable and endlessly classic. Here's how to tell real from fake, how to style them, and how to care for them.
· House of Tiara Team
Artificial jewellery is safe for most sensitive skin if it's nickel-free and well-coated. The usual culprit behind itchy, red reactions is nickel — here's how to choose pieces that won't irritate.
· Rashmi Aggarwal
Artificial and imitation jewellery mean the same thing — jewellery made from non-precious metals. Here's what every label (brass, alloy, german silver, gold-plated) really means before you buy.
· House of Tiara Team
Anti-tarnish jewellery is artificial jewellery with a protective coating that resists the oxidation that turns pieces dull, black or green. Here's how it works — and what to expect.
· House of Tiara Team
How House of Tiara grew from a stall at local exhibitions into an online jewellery brand — founder Rashmi Aggarwal on why she started it, and what House of Tiara stands for.
· Rashmi Aggarwal