Peridot has always been associated with light. The ancients believed that the gems protected their owners from dark forces, especially when they were set in gold. But it is peridot’s characteristic green colour that perennially enchants the viewer. In some of the deeper green hues of peridot, some enthusiasts discern the soft green spirit of …
LET’s Break Down Your Options: Step: 1 The setting: PRONG Designed for single stone or solitaire rings, prongs act like a claw, holding a diamond in place in a visually unobtrusive way. Prongs are like small wires that bind the stone; they are welded to the band to ensure the diamond’s safety. Prongs suspend the stone …
Once prized by Inca kings, pharaohs, Spanish conquistadors and the Mughal rulers, emerald remains coveted by enthusiasts around the world. Emerald is the strong bluish-green to green variety of beryl. Trace elements that cause emerald’s colour are chromium and sometimes vanadium. Emerald’s name comes from the ancient Greek word for green (smargdos). Pliny the Elder …
We want you to find your ideal Mala, a mala that mirrors your expectations, encapsulates your personality, adds to your outfit and karma, and retains your oils and energies when you wear it against your skin. The one that makes you feel positive when you drape it around your neck and run it through your …
Vedic Astrology is a system that originated in ancient India and was documented by Hindu sages in the Vedic Scriptures. Also known as “Jyotisham” – the science of light, Vedic astrology deals with astral light patterns that are thought to determine our destiny. It is the study of the effects of planetary movements on our …
Check your jewellery regularly for signs of dirt, wear and tear. Do not use abrasive cleaners on jewellery. Gently rub gold jewellery with a dry, clean, lint-free and soft cloth to maximize the metals’ lustre and shine. Do not use rough paper towels or paper tissues to clean precious metals as they may also scratch …
The number’s significance is open to interpretation. But 108 has long been considered a sacred number in Hinduism and Yoga. Traditionally, malas, or garlands of prayer beads, come as a string of 108 beads (plus one for the “guru bead,” which like a pendant is separate from the necklace of 108 beads. So a mala …
Traditionally, the beads have been used in prayer and meditation. But don’t let that intimidate you. Anyone can wear mala beads, whether you meditate or not. Often, people are drawn to the necklaces for their believed healing qualities of calming the mind and providing inner peace. You can wear them around your wrist, your neck, …
Say it with us: “Rud-ruck-sha” Often referred to as beads, rudrakshas are actually seeds that grow inside of what looks like a blueberry. Our beads are sustainably harvested, fairly traded, and ethically produced. The name rudraksha stems from Hindu mythology and means “the eyes of Shiva.” It is believed that Shiva, who is known as …
