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Downloadable Educational Guides: Printable Jewellery Cheat Sheets

Free printable jewellery cheat sheets: buying checklist, size reference card, care card, outfit-matching guide and face-shape guide, designed to print cleanly or save as PDF.

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Cheat sheet 1: Jewellery buying checklist

Check Good sign
Purpose Works with at least three outfits
Size Matches my measurements
Materials Base metal, finish and stones stated
Finish Even on front, back and edges
Stones Secure, aligned, no glue marks
Findings Firm posts, closed rings, secure clasps
Comfort Comfortable weight, smooth edges
Seller Clear contact details and returns policy
Care Care instructions provided

Full guide: The Jewellery Buying Checklist.

Cheat sheet 2: Size reference card

Necklaces: choker 35–40 cm · princess 43–48 cm · matinee 50–60 cm · opera 70–90 cm

Bangles (India): 2.2 ≈ 54 mm · 2.4 ≈ 57 mm · 2.6 ≈ 60 mm · 2.8 ≈ 64 mm · 2.10 ≈ 67 mm (inner diameter)

Bracelets: wrist + 1 cm (snug) · + 1.5–2 cm (comfortable) · + 2.5–3 cm (loose)

Rings: measure inner diameter or circumference in mm; compare with the seller's chart

Full guide: Common Jewellery Measurements.

Cheat sheet 3: Care card

  1. Last on, first off: jewellery after cosmetics; off before water.
  2. Wipe after wearing with a soft, dry cloth.
  3. Store dry and separate with silica gel.
  4. Never soak stone-set, kundan-style, pearl or enamel pieces.
  5. No abrasives or dips: no toothpaste, baking soda or silver polish on plated pieces.
  6. Fix small problems early: loose stones, open jump rings, worn backs.

Full guide: How to Clean Imitation Jewellery Safely.

Cheat sheet 4: Outfit-matching guide

Outfit Jewellery
Silk saree Temple or antique gold set, jhumkas
Cotton saree / kurta Oxidised jhumkas
Lehenga Kundan-style or polki-inspired set
Off-shoulder / strapless Choker or statement earrings
V-neck Pendant following the V
High neck Long chain or statement earrings
Busy print Simple, neutral jewellery
Plain outfit Statement piece

Full guide: How to Match Jewellery with Different Outfits.

Cheat sheet 5: Face-shape guide

Face shape Flattering earrings
Round Long drops, angular shapes
Oval Almost anything
Square Hoops, curved shapes
Heart Chandbalis, teardrops
Long Studs, wide hoops
Diamond Chandbalis, teardrops

Full guide: How to Choose Earrings for Your Face Shape.

Cheat sheet 6: When to stop wearing a piece

Remove jewellery immediately if you notice itching, redness, rash, swelling, blisters, pain or numbness. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist, recur or suggest infection.

Full guide: When to Stop Wearing an Irritating Item.

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Key takeaway

Keep these cheat sheets handy when shopping, dressing or caring for jewellery. They put the most useful advice from the HANSINI369 library on a single page.

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