Whenever we talk of ‘Traditional’ jewellery or jewellery designed to impart the ‘Indian Look’, we generally tend to think of heavy ornaments studded with various precious gemstones.

And to an extent this is how we define the traditional jewellery which needs to complement the special outfits made for a wedding or any other ceremony that needs one to don the pure Indian look. If we look at the history of these traditional designs then we can see that the prime factor that brings them in high demand is connected to the very aspect of big fat Indian weddings. The weddings in India are incomplete without conventional jewellery which adds a charm of elegance and sophistication to the apparels.

But as the trend in fashion world keeps on changing, the ceremonious jewellery also needs to make certain modification which matches the choice and demand of contemporary fashion. This is where ‘Indian Touch’ stands all proudly to welcome the lovers of traditional designs. Johareez.com introduces you to this stunning assortment that exhibits designs catering the needs of jewellery lovers fond of the flawless Indian Read the rest of this entry…

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The glitter and shine of gold is incomparable and as of now even its price stands to be the same. In the last few years, gold has been on a price hike spree. Every now and then we keep hearing about the market analysts predicting about the hike in gold prices. Apparently, it comes as no shock if this year too a similar hike in gold prices is anticipated. Going as per the few of the precious metals analysts, it is expected that gold prices will rise for a 12th year in a row to reach a record high in 2012.

However, they are not very positive for silver and platinum prices. The survey conducted to determine the possibilities of hike in prices, showed gold to hit an all-time high in the current year. The forecast made about the prices states gold to reach a high above $2,000 an ounce. It even estimated gold to average $1,766.00 an ounce this year, compared with an average of $1,572.00 in 2011. If we analyze the market reports of the previous year then we can see that in the month of September, gold price had rose to a record $1,920.30 thereby gaining 10 percent in price in an 11th consecutive year of gains in 2011.

According to one of the analyst, “However, if we compare the average 2012 forecasts with actual average prices in 2011, we can see that analysts are less bullish about the prospects for precious metals during the next 12 months”. Now on one hand where gold price are bouncing high, silver is expected to struggle hard this year. As per experts, silver is to reach an average of $33.98 an ounce in 2012, compared with an average price Read the rest of this entry…

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The gleaming beauty of sterling silver is often equated to that of moon’s glowing spark; and the fact that silver tends to harmonize with any skin tone thereby enhancing the looks of the wearer, makes it a favorite among all jewellery lovers.

Current market situation has seen an extreme hike in the prices of gold because of which silver has turned the perfect substitute not only for the manufacturers but even for the buyers. As it is the case of demand and supply, it becomes quite obvious that jewellery makers will always cater to the needs of their customers. And at present, it’s silver which is fulfilling their fashion needs.

The growing popularity of silver has resulted in the creation of innovative shapes in the sterling silver jewellery collection. The designer collection of sterling silver earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and so forth are infinite, many of which are even drawn in by celebrities. Moreover, the trend in fashion jewellery is also contributing a lot in popularizing silver ornaments among all female age group. Following one of such trends, Johareez.com has brought in this wonderful assortment which helps you with a wide range of black oxidized jewellery Read the rest of this entry…

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This news is going to make the buyers of jewellery very secure, as a senior government minister on Wednesday said that it has been made mandatory for the gold jewelers to hallmark their jewellery. It has been made much easier for the buyers of gold to buy genuine gold jewellery and there will be no doubts about the gold jewellery before buying it.

This step taken by the government will also help the sales of the gold jewellery boost at this time when the rates are high.

Bombay bullion association president Prithviraj Kothari also hailed this move by the government and said that the government should quickly build more hallmarking centers to keep pace with the demand.

Kothari said, “Gold prices are high. Customers paying a hefty price need to be assured of quality. It is good move for the industry. Hallmarking can boost investment demand in jewellery form. Currently purity concerns deter many consumers from buying jewellery.”

This news has also been received possibly by the traders as their exports will increase and people will tend to buy more gold now. This move has also encouraged a similar call for silver jewellery as well. This move is like a security for the buyers of gold.

The hallmarking of silver jewellery is not yet mandatory in India and especially with small jewelers. This is ultimately a problem on the customers when they seek for redemption.

“Like gold, the government should make hallmarking compulsory in silver. It is a big market. Many people invest without purity guidance,” Kothari said.

Well, this is a security that the government has given to the buyers and will prove to be beneficial even to the Read the rest of this entry…

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This is the best time one can think of a display of the royal diamonds of the Great Britain when it is the diamond jubilee of the queen’s diamond herself. All the finest diamonds from the collection of the queen will be displayed in the exhibition at Buckingham Palace. The jewels to which the queen refers to as “my best diamonds” will be seen in the exhibition.

But one thing is sure of concern especially for the Indians, it is that in the publicity of this display we see the great Indian diamond Koh-I-Noor mentioned nowhere. It is the famous diamond that came out of India.

During David Cameron’s visit to India he was asked if the royal diamond could ever come back to India and the embarrassed Prime Minister politely said a “no”. He also stated that if Koh-I-Noor went out of the British museum, the museum would be empty.

The subjects of the queen have been told, “was seized by the British after the Sikh kingdom of the Punjab was conquered in 1849. The defeated 12-year-old ruler, Maharajah Duleep Singh, was forced to present the diamond to Queen Victoria. It was displayed at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851, but proved a disappointment due to its awkward shape. As a result, the gem was cut from 186 down to 105 carats on the orders of Prince Albert and became part of the Crown Jewels. It was part of the crown worn by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, at George VI’s coronation.”

The diamond does not come out often and was briefly out during the queen mother’s funeral in April 2002.

Since the time the queen has been crowned Elizabeth II she has made Read the rest of this entry…

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