Kundan Jewelry

Kundan jewelry is one of the oldest forms of jewelry making technique in India.

Kundan is a traditional form of Indian gemstone jewellery. It is a gem set with gold foil between the stones and its mount, usually for elaborate necklaces.

Kundan jewelry making :

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  Kundan jewellery is created by setting carefully shaped, cut and polished multicoloured gemstones into an exquisitely designed pure gold or faux metal base.


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  Making of Kundan jewelry follows a very intricate process. It is a long process with each stage handled by a separate, skilled worker.


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  It starts with beating of gold in a very thin sheet. This acts as the base for the jewelry.


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  This sheet is then filled with lac, or laakh. Lac is a by-product of tree sap and known to be a natural resin. It is in this lac that the stones or gems are set with a help of hot coal.


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  In order to give the stones a strong grip on the metal, 24 carat melted gold is poured into the sides. This 24 carat gold is what is known as Kundan Parallel to this process of setting the stones is the process of making the frame of the jewelry. Frame of the jewelry refers to whether it is being made as earrings, necklaces, pendants etc. Once the frame is made, it is then welded to the base with the help of gold.


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  At last jewelry piece is cleaned and washed to remove dark spots due to welding.