
Redesigning Old Family Gold: How to Turn Heirlooms Into Jewellery You Will Wear
How redesigning old family gold works, what to keep as it is, how old gold is tested and valued, and what to check before you hand anything over.
Buying guides, bridal trends and hallmark tips from the Alankar Jewellers team in Udaipur — to help you choose gold, diamond and bridal jewellery with confidence.

How redesigning old family gold works, what to keep as it is, how old gold is tested and valued, and what to check before you hand anything over.

How to stack rings and bangles and layer chains so the look feels deliberate rather than crowded, with simple rules on metal, size and spacing.

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Udaipur, the City of Lakes, has a jewellery heritage as rich as its palaces. From everyday gold to grand bridal Kundan and Polki, the…

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If you have ever shopped for traditional jewellery in Udaipur, you have heard all three words — Kundan, Polki and Jadau — often used…

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Every year brings its own jewellery story. Some trends come and go within a season. Others quietly change what people wear every day. Looking back at…