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The VANA Journal

Guides, Stories & Honest Advice

Everything we'd tell you across the consultation table — diamonds, jadeite, pearls and the craft of a piece made to mean something.

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Engagement

The Engagement Ring Guide: Kuala Lumpur Edition

How to choose a ring you'll love forever — budgets, the 4Cs, natural vs lab-grown, and the questions worth asking before you buy in KL.

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Jadeite

How to Judge Jadeite Quality

Colour, translucency, texture and treatment — how collectors really grade jade, and how to avoid dyed or bleached stones.

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The Experience

Private Jeweller vs Retail Shop: What's the Difference?

Why more of your budget reaches the stone, what "by appointment" really means, and when a private jeweller is the better choice.

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Pearls

The Pearl Guide: South Sea, Akoya & Freshwater

How lustre, nacre, size and shape determine a pearl's value — and how to choose real pearls with confidence.

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Bespoke

Redesigning Inherited Jewellery

Turn the heirloom in your drawer into a piece you'll actually wear — while keeping the memory fully intact.

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Care

Caring for Your Fine Jewellery

Simple habits — and a few things to avoid — that keep diamonds, gold, pearls and jade bright for a lifetime.

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More guides are being written — on coloured gemstones, anniversary gifting and the stories behind our craft. Do come back.

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