Let’s talk about kundan jewelry

LET’S TALK ABOUT KUNDAN JEWELLERY

Kundan is actually a traditional form of Indian gemstone which is used with gold foil in between the stones and the mount. Kundan is a sign of pure gold or we can say the quality of gold used to make kundan jewellery is of high purity. It is said that this kind of jewellery was once worn by the Mughal Royalty and still the designs of that era comes in the hot favorite jewellery, because of their rich look. Kundan is often confused with Polki work. Kundan jewellery gives the Indian attire traditional and rich look and enhances a woman’s festive and ceremonial look greatly.

BACKGROUND:

In India, Kundan jewellery is probably the oldest form of jewellery craft that trend is coming from Mughal era. Now the craft is successfully adapted by the royal family. There is one more, Meena Kundan is a different pattern in which enameling is done with vivid colors and patterns. Kundan jewellery is usually designed with more detailed and intricate designs. There are more semi-precious stones available like diamond, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and topaz.

THE MAKING:

A jewellery is always defined by the unique manner in which it is set. Gemstones are always set carefully shaped, cut and polished into a base of pure gold or any faux metal. Kundan jewellery makers are very skilled artisans, what they do is: First beat the gold and make a pliable sheet and then after the shape has to be changed according to what it is going to be turned into.These gem stones are placed in front of the sheet with paste or tree sap and then gold parts are molded around the precious sheet. Gold is pressed till it is filled layer after layer. Sometimes mild heat is also applied to give it a proper shape.

VARIETY:

The actual look comes when you put a complete set of a kundan jewelry because of that kundan jewelry makers always try to make a proper set with necklace, earrings, waist belts, jewelry cases, toe rings, nose rings, anklets, hair ornaments, maang tikkas, pendants and armbands.

PRESENT DAY SCENARIO:

The actual look comes when you put a complete set of a kundan jewellery because of that kundan jewellery makers always try to make a proper set with necklace, earrings, waist belts, jewellery cases, toe rings, nose rings, anklets, hair ornaments, maang tikkas, pendants and armbands.

INNOVATIONS:

Kundan jewellery uniqueness is only because of use of bone, woods, beads, ceramic and glass in it. Kundan jewellery and their demand is increased over the years and it is also beneficial for those who do not want to invest on heavy sets.

Kundan jewellery has been known to be worn on occasions such as weddings, religious ceremonies and engagements. The trend today is to invest in individual pieces which can be worn for many different kinds of events. Kundan jewellery is best appreciated with ethnic Indian attire.

Check out the videos for more latest designer kundan and jadau jewellery of Hazoorilal Jewellers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8usne3rZWkk

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