The House of Tiara Journal
Styling edits, jewellery care and festive inspiration — behind our handcrafted anti-tarnish jewellery, made in India.
The 10 jewellery pieces worth owning before 30: small studs, medium hoops, jhumkas, one statement earring, a thin chain, a pendant, pearls, a cuff, stacking rings and an oxidised piece.
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Let the neckline decide. Closed and wide necklines want statement earrings or a long chain; open necklines want a necklace that echoes their shape. A guide to 9 common cuts.
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Gold suits warm undertones and warm wardrobes, silver suits cool ones, and neutral skin wears both. Five quick tests to settle it, plus how each metal really wears in Indian weather.
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No. Anti-tarnish jewellery is water resistant, not waterproof. It shrugs off rain and splashes, but chlorine, sea water and daily showers wear the coating down.
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Rough stone jewellery sets stones in their natural, uncut form, so no two pieces are identical. Here is how it is made, how to wear it, and what to check before you buy.
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Artificial jewellery turns skin green when copper in the alloy reacts with sweat and lotion, leaving harmless copper salts behind. Here is why it happens and how to stop it.
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Gold-plated jewellery holds its colour for roughly 6 months to 3 years. Plating thickness in microns, the base metal underneath and your care routine decide which end you get.
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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.
· Rashmi Aggarwal
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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