The NoorKara Journal — Notes from the Trade

Letters, almanacs, and small dispatches from the Delhi gem markets. Recent posts include:

A short history of Neelam — and why it is feared.
How to clean a pearl without losing its lustre.
Three days at the Karol Bagh gem souk.
Why Burmese rubies command a premium.
On storing your stones: a quiet ritual.
A letter to a first-time gemstone buyer.

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