Kundan Jewellery

Kundan

Kundan Jewellery is simply cut glass jewellery as compared to polki jewellery which uses uncut diamonds. They look very similar though. Jaipur is very famous for Kundan jewellery.

Available at Jaipur:-Shri Jewellers, Jaipur Gems, Suranas(Jaipur), Kuber Tholia,  Amrapali,

 Stores  in Delhi at :- LajpatNagar Jewellery lane ,P.P. Jewellers, The Bikaner state, Khanna Jewellers, Amrapali Jewels,

Available at Kolkata:-Bhuramal Rajmal Surana

 How is Kundan Jewellery Made

It is created by setting cut & shaped and polished glass pieces and coloured glass /gemstones  into gold or a faux metal base. As a matter of fact ,we can trace its roots to Rajasthan & Gujarat.Light shines from the top on these stones. However, the colour comes form the multicoloured  enamel base.  It is a very old & traditional form of jewellery made and worn in India. Jaipur is a prominent city known for Kundan Jewellery.Bikaner is yet another city that is known for Kundan Jewellery.

Kundan Jewellery is much cheaper that actual gold & diamond jewellery or Polki jewellery. Hence it is more affordable.Meena Kundan is a popular variation wherein enamelling with vivid colours and designs is done on the reverse of Kundan stones.

Antique Kundan is creating a niche for itself in modern bridal fashion. It is similar to imitation jewellery.