Jewellery is special and it lasts a Lifetime. Gold is the base metal for any type of jewellery. Most of the jewellery items made up of gold are long-lasting and easy to maintain. Gold Jewellery can be worn with anything and blends with any other gemstone attractively. Today the versatility of designs available in gold makes it an ideal choice since it can stand out or make a statement or subtly enhance your outfit. Gold Jewellery can be worn with casual clothes during the day or for a formal evening or even for a business meeting. Without gold, any function or occasion is considered incomplete. Especially in India, during weddings the bride is adorned with gold jewellery enhancing the look and beauty of the bride.

Yellow Gold Jewellery

Yellow gold is by far the most popular and has a beautiful warm quality to its finish. Yellow Gold can be combined with anything - Silver, Platinum, Diamonds or Gemstones. The brilliance of the majestic Yellow Gold makes it both warm and luxurious at the same time

White Gold Jewellery

White gold is for the person who perhaps favours the look of silver jewellery but who wants something a little extra special. A casual outfit looks modern and classy when combined with a pair of White Gold earrings or a delicate necklace while your evening wear comes alive when you combine white gold with gemstones. White Gold is also more affordable for people inclined towards Platinum jewellery since it gives the same finishing touch.

Rose Gold Jewellery

Rose gold offers a unique alternative and the warmest gold colour available. The warm coppery tones of Rose Gold lend itself to any gemstone perfectly and brings out your skin tone. It is as valuable as Gold and has a lasting significance while being a trendy piece of jewellery to wear. Definitely the choice of metal if you're looking for a little romance and a little good old-fashioned gold.

Kundan Jewellery

- Old, solid gold ornaments are sometimes filled with shellac. It is important to determine this in order to not be overcharged.
- In trying to differentiate between an old and a new minakari piece, remember that the older the piece, the more intricate the design and more brilliant the colour.
- To identify imperfections in a diamond, look for tiny, rents or fissures and specks. If the diamond has any of these, it is flawed. Note also that a real diamond can never have scratches on its surface, if it does, it is not a diamond.
- Genuine kundan-set crystal has a mellow, opaque appearance. Artificial kundan-set crystal is transparent and it glitters. This is due to the fact that glass has been used instead of crystal and colored tinfoil under the stones to create the illusion of color.
- New cord in an old piece should not make the buyer suspicious. It could have been replaced to hold the ornament together.

Gold is one of the most precious metals and it plays a very important role in Indian culture. Buying gold is something we all do at some point of time in our lives. Individual needs vary, of course, such as deciding whether to buy precious metals in the form of jewellery or as gold coins. Gold coins are favoured most by those who wish to use them as perfect traditional investment. Gold coins have tangible value and buying gold coins is kind of making an investment, directly or indirectly. Gold in most cases gets its value soaring high when most of the investments falls. With the gold coins in your kitty, when in dire need, one can buy things, as it has the best asset liquidity. Having gold coins is a good choice of stocking them as you don’t have to pay extra for designs and making charges, its often termed as resourceful choice.

Before deciding on to purchase gold coin, know the current gold rate and the fineness in addition to purity. If you were actually thinking of gifting your dear ones something worth their love, surprising them with a gold coin would be the best. This gift is high on value, and accommodates in any of your smallest safe pouch as they light on weight. The purchase of gold coins also has religious significance for many, as they are considered auspicious symbols of prosperity and luck. Gold coins often have religious symbols imprinted on it and are available in different shapes and sizes and come is denominations of grams like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100 etc. and have higher resale value as compared to gold jewellery.

Gold can lose its shine & luster over a period of time if regularly exposed to dust, moisture, perspiration and make-up. You will find many cleaners available in the market to clean your gold jewellery at home. Consult with your jeweller for more information to avoid any probable side effects.

For home cleaning of gold jewellery, different combinations can be used:

i) Detergent-free soap and water mixed with a few drops of ammonia followed by careful brushing with a soft bristle brush to remove excessive dirt. Make sure you don’t put too much pressure while cleaning the jewellery. After brushing, simply rinse with lukewarm water and allow drying.

ii) Grease can be removed from gold jewellery by dipping the jewellery into plain rubbing alcohol. However, care should be taken while cleaning gold jewellery with coloured gemstone pieces.

iii) Keep your gold ornaments in warm water for two minutes and gently apply Nonabrasive toothpaste using a soft cotton ball to the Gold jewellery piece.

iv) Ammonia can also be used to clean gold jewellery but because Ammonia is a strong cleaning agent, do not clean jewellery too often with it. Mix four parts warm water and one-part household ammonia, submerge your jewellery for not more than ten minutes. Rinse it with warm water and allow it to dry. White Vinegar also is a good cleaning agent.

Moisture speeds the tarnishing process so it's important to make sure that your jewellery is dry before putting it away. Dry your gold jewellery with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Never use paper towel or rough thread rags as the fibres in these products can cause scratches. Professional Jewellery polishing cloths are also the best and easily available choice in the market. Soft chamois cloth is a good option.

Gold jewellery should be removed when washing or bathing. Soap can cause a film to form on the gold, making it appear dull and dingy. Do not wear gold jewellery while using chlorine bleach or while in a swimming pool, spas, Jacuzzis or hot bath tub. Bleach can permanently damage or discolour your jewellery.

Since gold is a natural element, it can lose its luster over time if repeatedly exposed to dust, moisture, perspiration and makeup. Acids, abrasives and other harsh chemicals such as chlorine found in some common household cleaning solutions can weaken your jewellery or damage its finish. So, avoid wearing jewellery when undertaking manual activities such as gardening, cleaning of the house & other common tasks, household cleaning, etc. to prevent it from contact with sweat and perspiration.

Chemicals in cosmetics, colognes, perfumes, hair sprays can often damage your jewellery. Exposure to these chemicals often discolour precious metals like gold & silver and also damage the gemstones. Putting jewellery after using these materials can help reduce the potential risk of damaging your precious jewellery.

Jewellery may also get entangled with other objects which can cause it to snap / break, thereby damaging the jewel. It is recommended to remove and keep all your jewellery aside when you shower and sleep, while cooking, cleaning or any strenuous/heavy work, before exercise and other physical activities to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.

Like all other Jewellery, gold should be periodically cleaned and checked for wear and breakage. Pay particular attention to clasps (to ensure they catch easily but are still secure); prongs (to ensure they haven't cracked, bent or loosened, which could cause the stone to fall out); bracelet and neck-chain links (to ensure they don't kink or bend); pin backs and earring posts (to see if they are bent or loose); and wedding bands, pendants and charms (dangling pieces and items worn every day for a long period of time) are subject to wear and can thin out and eventually break. Around every two years, get white gold re-plated, platinum re-polished and prongs re-tipped, to maintain original condition.

Always inspect your gold jewellery for weakness or damage and bring it to a professional jeweller you trust for immediate repair. A professional jeweller is best to take care of high value gold jewellery studded with precious and semi-precious stones. Your jeweller will be able to handle these and many other repair jobs and ultimately ensure that the jewellery is clean without causing any damage to the stones and ensure that its sheen is not lost.

Kundan Jewellery Care:

Here are some tips on how to take good care of your Kundan Jewellery.
- When replacing the jewellery after use, wipe it with a suede cloth to restore its shine.
- If space is an issue, place the jewellery in between layers of cotton wool and seal it in a good plastic bag.
- Do not clean the jewellery with soap and water.
- Keep a pouch of desiccant with the piece to protect it from tarnishing due to excessive humidity. Dampness causes the silver in the setting to tarnish and the enamel to crack.

Storing jewellery in a proper way not only increases its life but also avoids tarnishing and contamination. It also ensures that the sparkle and brightness of the jewellery lasts longer.

Gold is a soft metal; any contact with another hard substance can make its luster dull. Proper storage is as important as cleaning. Protect your gold jewellery by storing it safely in in their original containers or keeping it wrapped in a soft cloth or pouches when not being worn.

Furthermore, storing pieces separately in boxes with separate compartments will prevent them from getting tangled or scratching one another. Ensure that the fabric in the box is soft, like brushed cotton, satin or velvet.