Kundan Jewellery – Classic Indian Jewellery

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India, a land that is incredibly rich in culture and heritage is also associated with a long history of jewellery, making the country a composite whole. Adoring oneself with jewellery has been a tradition that is still alive and avid with the change in tastes and lifestyle of the people in India. Indian Jewellery has always been associated with women and beauty, and the art of making beautiful ornaments has been developed during ancient times. The diversity of Indian culture is extended to Jewellery as well and thus there are many types that vary from place to place. Amongst all Jewellery types, Kundan Jewellery, which has got historical prominence is considered as the most traditional and royal Jewellery.
The specialized Kundankari art is patronized by Rajputs of Rajasthan and rulers, feudal lords of other royal houses in India. Such a great work that is carried by specialized craftsmen brings out the beauty of Kundan art that mainly lies in the precise setting of stones into Kundan. Thus this classic Kundan jewellery has stones encrusted on one side and colorful and intricate meenakari on the other side.
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... most prominent indigenous Jewellery art of Indian craftsmanship plays a key role in displaying the most inspiring and eye catching styles ever. Handmade Kundan Jewellery is specially meant for heavy attires especially in weddings and other special events. Though there are many different kinds of Indian Jewellery to choose from, this exquisite Kundan Jewellery continued to be the most preferred traditional, bridal jewellery and thus on this auspicious occasion of the wedding, brides appear astonishing when they wear every item of Kundan Jewellery that perfectly compliment their attire and brings out their innermost radiance.
Kundan work is a method that involves gem setting i.e. inserting gold foil between stones and its mount. The word ‘Kundan’ means “Pure Gold” and that is exactly what this technique of setting stones required. The jewellery piece is first shaped by craftsmen and then holes are bored into the piece where precious gems like diamonds, rubies and emeralds are inserted. Stones are set into the jewellery piece with the help of lac and the visible lac is covered with highly refined gold or Kundan and the stone is pushed into the Kundan. To strengthen the setting and give the jewellery piece a neat appearance, more Kundan is applied around edges. Kundan work is often combined with enameling, Meenakari, so that a piece of jewelry has two equally beautiful surfaces, Kundan set gems in the front and enamel on the reverse. This oldest form of jewellery is believed to have originated in the royal courts of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
For exotic range of Kundan Jewellery like necklace sets, bangles, lockets and locket sets, ear rings, and armlets (bajuband), you can visit Mangatrai Pearls and Jewellery at Hyderabad or shop online at www.mangatraionline.com, a famous jewellery store in the city with a great collection where in each exquisitely designed piece showcases a most magnificent blend of ethnicity and sensational style.

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