The Diary

01 Why most Papa Diaries pieces are one-of-a-kind (and why that's the point) Most pieces in the shop exist as a single unit, not a stocked style. Here's why we chose to work this way, ... Read more → 02 Ring and bangle sizing when you can't try before you buy No fitting room, no problem. A few low-tech ways to measure your ring and wrist size at home before you ord... Read more → 03 The story behind Papa Diaries: for them, because of them The story behind the name — why Papa Diaries exists, and why we chose to call it a diary. Read more → 04 Mother Pearl vs. faux pearl — what's the difference, and why we use both Mother Pearl and faux pearl mean two very different things. Here's exactly what each term means and why we ... Read more → 05 Gifting jewellery, the Papa Diaries way How gifting works at Papa Diaries — hand-wrapped, personally delivered, with your own message included, alw... Read more → 06 Jewellery care 101: keeping gold-tone and silver-tone pieces looking new A few simple habits make gold-tone and silver-tone jewellery last significantly longer. Here's what actuall... Read more → 07 A guide to Papa Diaries' collections Seven collections, seven distinct characters. A quick guide to finding which one matches your style. Read more → 08 How to style Indo-Western earrings with everyday Western outfits Statement earrings aren't just for special occasions. A few simple ways to make Indo-Western pieces part of... Read more → 09 Gold-tone vs. solid gold: what to actually look for when buying affordable jewellery Gold, gold-tone, anti-tarnish — the terms affordable jewellery shoppers hear most, explained plainly so you... Read more → 10 What does "Indo-Western" jewellery actually mean? Indo-Western jewellery blends Indian design motifs with everyday Western wearability. Here's what the term ... Read more →