Editorial
Buyer guides
Honest editorial from a working Rajkot jeweller — written to be useful even if you never visit our showroom.
Buyer guides from Kishna Jewellers, Rajkot — what to verify before any gold or diamond purchase, how to read making charges, plain-language jewellery terminology, and the home routine for caring for pieces you already own.
Buyer's guide
Choosing a jeweller in Rajkot
Five non-negotiable checks, how to read making charges, red flags to walk away from, and the questions every buyer should ask before any gold or diamond purchase.
Buyer's guide
How to read a BIS hallmark
The four BIS marks on every Indian gold piece, where to find them on different ornament types, how to verify the HUID code online, and how to spot fakes.
Buyer's guide
Gold making charges, explained
Per-gram vs wastage formulas, fair ranges by piece type, hidden-markup spots, and a sample bill walkthrough — the most opaque part of any jewellery purchase.
Buyer's guide
Jadau vs Kundan vs Polki
Three terms used interchangeably in Indian bridal advertising — but each names something different. Side-by-side comparison, historical origins, and what to ask when commissioning.
Buyer's guide
Bridal jewellery checklist — Rajkot
A complete pre-purchase checklist for bridal sets: metals, certifications, budget allocation, timeline, and the questions to ask your jeweller before placing an order.
Buyer's guide
22K vs 18K gold jewellery
Purity, durability, price difference, and which karats suit which piece types — a practical comparison for anyone choosing between 22K and 18K gold in India.
Buyer's guide
Mangalsutra styles — Gujarat
Regional differences in Gujarati mangalsutra design, the significance of black beads and gold pendants, and how to commission a piece that balances tradition with daily wear.
Buyer's guide
How to choose diamond jewellery
The 4Cs in plain language, IGI vs GIA certification, what to verify in person before buying, and fair price benchmarks for diamond jewellery in India.
Buyer's guide
Gold vs diamond jewellery as investment
Liquidity, resale value, storage, and long-term appreciation — an honest comparison of gold and diamond jewellery from a financial and practical perspective.
Buyer's guide
Jadau and meenakari work explained
How jadau setting and meenakari enamel are made, why they command higher prices, how to verify quality, and the craftspeople who still practise these techniques in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Care guide
Caring for your gold jewellery
Seven steps to clean, dry, and store gold jewellery at home without dulling the finish or loosening stones. About twenty minutes, no special tools.
Glossary
Jewellery, in plain words
Eight terms that come up again and again at our showroom — BIS hallmark, 22K vs 18K, jadau, meenakari, IGI, GIA, mangalsutra, kada — explained without jargon.