The Viora Journal
Jewellery, demystified.
Honest guides on Indian fashion jewellery — care, styling, materials, and the small decisions that make a piece last longer.
Gifting Guide
Rakhi Jewellery Gift Guide 2026 — The Best Jewellery Gifts for Your Sister
Looking for Rakhi jewellery for your sister? A practical guide to choosing necklace sets, earrings and gift sets she'll actually wear — with what to look for, budgets, and when to order for on-time Rakhi delivery.
The Viora Jewel Team•6 August 2026•6 min readBuyer Guide
How to Pick Earrings for Your Face Shape — A Practical Guide
Identify your face shape and match the right earring styles — studs, jhumkas, chandeliers, hoops — with clear rules for balancing proportions.
The Viora Jewel Team•1 July 2026•6 min readCare Guide
How to Store Jewellery at Home So It Lasts Longer
Practical rules for storing fashion jewellery at home — how to prevent tarnish, tangles, scratches and lost pieces, using low-cost storage that actually works.
The Viora Jewel Team•1 July 2026•6 min readStyling Guide
Jewellery for Kurta Sets — Everyday, Office and Festive
How to pair jewellery with kurta sets across three settings — everyday casual, office wear, and festive occasions — with rules for necklines, hem length and metal tone.
The Viora Jewel Team•1 July 2026•6 min readGifting Guide
Jewellery Gifts by Relationship and Occasion — Mom, Sister, Wife, Friend
How to choose jewellery gifts for the important women in your life — mother, sister, wife, girlfriend, friend — matched to birthdays, anniversaries, Rakhi, Karva Chauth, and Diwali.
The Viora Jewel Team•1 July 2026•6 min readStyling Guide
What Jewellery to Wear With a Lehenga — A Piece-by-Piece Guide
How to pick every piece of jewellery for a lehenga — necklace, earrings, maang tikka, bangles, ring — matched to the neckline, dupatta and occasion.
The Viora Jewel Team•1 July 2026•7 min readBuyer Guide
What Is Cubic Zirconia (CZ)? A Plain-English Guide
What cubic zirconia is, how it's made, how it compares to glass, crystal and diamond, how to care for it, and what to check before buying CZ jewellery.
The Viora Jewel Team•1 July 2026•6 min readBuyer Guide
Fashion Jewellery and Sensitive Skin — What Causes Reactions and How to Wear Safely
An honest guide to wearing fashion jewellery if you have sensitive skin or metal allergies — what actually causes reactions, how to test new pieces, and which pieces to avoid.
The Viora Jewel Team•22 June 2026•6 min readCare Guide
Travel Jewellery Care — How to Pack, Wear and Protect Your Pieces On the Move
A practical guide to travelling with fashion jewellery — what to pack, how to store pieces in your luggage, what to leave at home, and how to handle humidity, beach trips and long flights.
The Viora Jewel Team•21 June 2026•6 min readCultural Guide
Indian Bridal Jewellery — Every Piece Named and Explained
A complete reference to every piece in a traditional Indian bridal jewellery set — from maang tikka to payal, with names, regional variations, and what each piece signifies.
The Viora Jewel Team•20 June 2026•8 min readStyling Guide
How to Layer Necklaces With Indian Outfits — A Practical Guide
Step-by-step rules for layering two, three or more necklaces with sarees, kurtis and ethnic wear — including length spacing, metal tone mixing, and what to avoid.
The Viora Jewel Team•19 June 2026•6 min readBuyer Guide
How to Spot Fake Gold-Plated Jewellery (And Tell It Apart From Fashion Jewellery)
Practical checks for Indian shoppers: how to tell if a piece is real gold-plated, just gold-tone fashion jewellery, or genuine gold — by price, weight, listing language, and visible signs.
The Viora Jewel Team•18 June 2026•7 min readGifting Guide
Jewellery Gifts Under ₹500 — A Thoughtful Buying Guide for Sisters, Friends and Partners
How to choose a jewellery gift under ₹500 that doesn't feel cheap — what to look for, what to avoid, and how to match the piece to the relationship.
The Viora Jewel Team•17 June 2026•6 min readOccasion Guide
Office Party Jewellery Under ₹700 — How to Pick the Right Pieces
A practical guide to choosing affordable fashion jewellery for office parties, work dinners, and Friday-evening events — what works, what's too much, and what to skip.
The Viora Jewel Team•16 June 2026•6 min readBuyer Guide
Necklace Lengths Explained — Choker, Princess, Matinee and More
The complete beginner's guide to necklace lengths in inches and centimetres, what each one looks like, and which neckline of blouse or top they pair with.
The Viora Jewel Team•15 June 2026•6 min readBuyer Guide
Gold-Plated vs Gold-Filled vs Fashion Jewellery — What's the Difference?
Honest, jargon-free guide to gold-plated, gold-filled, vermeil, rolled gold and fashion jewellery — what each one means, how long it lasts, and how much it should cost.
The Viora Jewel Team•14 June 2026•7 min readStyling Guide
How to Choose Jewellery for a Saree — By Face Shape and Saree Colour
A practical guide to picking necklaces and earrings that suit your saree's colour and your face shape, with examples for round, oval, square, heart and long faces.
The Viora Jewel Team•14 June 2026•7 min readCare Guide
How to Care for Fashion Jewellery in India So It Lasts Longer
A practical care guide for everyday Indian fashion jewellery — what damages the finish, how to store and clean pieces, and how to make a single piece last years.
The Viora Jewel Team•13 June 2026•6 min read