— Foundations
The 4Cs of Diamond Quality
Cut, Colour, Clarity, Carat — the four dimensions GIA defined in 1953. Cut is the only one humanity controls; the others, nature decides. We weigh cut above all.
— The Education Center
Knowledge, in plain words.
— Ask the Diamond Expert
A senior gemologist, at your bench.
— Six Guides
The Riwaayat Primer.
— Coloured Stones
Gemstone Origins & Identification
Colombian emeralds versus Zambian. Burmese rubies versus Mozambican. Kashmir sapphires versus Ceylon. Origin determines half the value; we test every stone above 2ct at Gübelin.
— The Modern Question
Lab-Grown versus Natural
Lab-grown diamonds are physically identical. They are not, however, the same proposition. Naturals appreciate. Lab-grown do not. Riwaayat works in both, with complete transparency.
— The Wedding Year
Bridal Jewellery Selection
A bride's set is not bought — it is composed. Choker first, ranihaar second. Earrings to match the maang tikka. Begin twelve months before the date.
— The Long View
Investment Jewellery
Riwaayat pieces appreciate by an average of 6.4% annually over a 25-year horizon — driven by gold spot, scarcity of provenance, and craft cost inflation.
— For the Long Run
Care & Stewardship
Store pieces flat, individually, away from light. Clean polki and kundan with a soft brush — never ultrasonic. Bring your Riwaayat pieces home once a year for our complimentary restoration.