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Kundan Jewelry - The Wedding Raga

June 25th, 2008 by UTSAV

Jewelry of India knows no bounds in its offerings to the modern world. This is because India is amongst the most innovative and diligent countries. The dedicated designers are experts in making jewelry whether it is simple jewelry or highly delicate ones with intricate designs. One of the most highly regarded Indian jewelry nowadays is kundan jewelry.

To begin with “kundan jewelry” is made of gold, which is highly refined and is aptly called kundan in India. For Indian jewelers, kundan is not only gold that is converted into a jewel but is also a type of setting on which they set precious stones. Adding further information kundan jewelry is that which is not only made of solid gold. Its center part is made of lac or natural resin.

Many people aptly consider kundan jewelry to be one of the old types of jewelry in India because the style on which it was made was earlier used and is not the same till date. In furtherance to this, kundan jewelry has many precious stones embedded on it. At present a wide variety of kundan jewelry is available in the market and it can be bought online. The spectacularly designed kundan jewelry is indeed a delight to the eyes. The common are those that have uncut diamonds and other precious stones set in gold. The commonly used gems in kundan jewelry are emeralds, rubies and sapphires.

To a very large extent purchasing kundan jewelry has today become attainable for people who fall under high-income groups. While in ancient times kundan jewelry was a possession of the kings and the queens.

It is worth mentioning that kundan jewelry requires immense attention since it involves extensive work and intricate designs. Some of the precautions include keeping kundan jewelry away from perfume, body spray or any other chemicals. Also, this type of jewelry should be kept away from water since water blackens the stone and diamonds. Thirdly, kundan jewelry should be stored on a level surface in a box. It should not entangle otherwise it might break.

It seems the old antique trends have made a significant difference in our current fashion trends. What the world considered passé is now getting worldwide acclaim.                                                 

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One Response

  1. torasham Says:

    looks like our traditional necklace. the indonesian traditional dancer, especially for javan dance, usually wearing a necklace which look alike this kundan jewelry.

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