Bridal Kundan Polki Jewelry and Kundan Polki Choker necklace

Make heads turn at your wedding with these gorgeous kundan polki choker necklaces. These kundan polki jewellery sets are available in a variety of colors - pink, yellow, red, green and white. They are a perfect accessory for every bridal. Which bridal kundan polki choker necklace is your favourite? Let us know!

Kundan jewellery designs 2013, latest bridal kundan jewelry trends for 2013 wedding season

The 2012 wedding season had kundan chokers as the hottest trend. This year it is the multichain kundan necklaces. The kundan jewelry necklaces have a wonderful antique look yet the bright uncut diamonds give it the necessary bling factor. These are what royalty used to wear in the olden ages, but as history repeats itself, the multi chain kundan necklaces trend is back with a bang! I love the multichain necklaces. They are comfortable and can be combined with kundan choker necklaces for a heavier bridal look. Here are some of my favourite kundan jewellery necklaces. Look how great Nargis Fakhri looks in the multi-chain kundan necklace

Wedding and Bridal kundan jewellery

If you are planning to wear kundan jewellery for your wedding, here are some really beautiful and irresistable bridal kundan jewellery earring and necklace sets from Tanishq. So go ahead and adorn yourself with these beautiful and traditional kundan jewellery designs from Tanishq. Must say that some of these bridal photos have some great poses that you can use for your wedding photography as well! 

Kundan and Polki Choker necklaces

I just love kundan and polki choker necklaces. Here are a few of my favourite designs of kundan choker necklaces.

Kundan jewellery styled with Western Outfits

Whoever thought that jewellery of the Indian royalty would pair so well with Western Outfits. But it does! Kundan jewellery looks absolutely gorgeous with western outfits, be it long gowns, short skirts or simple frocks. Kundan and Polki jewellery has long been thought of as very traditional and to be worn only on weddings or such opulent occasions. But the mix of the traditional kundan jewellery with western dresses is a beautiful and elegant combination. Sonam Kapoor wore it recently at an award function with an off-shoulder dress and she looks mesmerisingly beautiful. Kareena Kapoor also paired a beautiful kundan necklace with a green western dress and looked exquisite. Here are a few pictures of how kundan jewelry can be mixed and matched with western outfits.

 

Kundan Polki Jewellery designs

Recently on a trip to Jaipur, I was looking for authentic Kundan Jewellery and came across the term Kundan Polki quite frequently. So I was determined to find out the difference between Kundan and Polki Jewellery. Kundan Polki is basically the same type of jewelry and is made in exactly the same way, that is, white stone studded in gold. It's the stone that makes the difference. Polki refers to stone, but usually donotes uncut diamond stones and Kundan refers to glass stone. So Kundan Polki Jewellery being made with uncut diamonds is far more expensive than Kundan jewellery. However, Polki jewellery can also refer to jewellery made with coloured stones. Here is a collection of beautiful Kundan Polki jewellery, Kundan Polki finger rings, Kundan Polki earrings and Kundan Polki bangles.

Kundan Jewellery

Kundan jewellery is the traditional Indian gemstone jewellery and is one of the oldest forms of jewellery made and worn in India. It is the jewellery worn by the royals and is believed to have originated in Gujarat and Rajasthan but it flourished in greatly in the Mughal era as it received royal patronage. Even today, it remains an integral part of traditional wedding trousseau for a bride.

Process
Kundan is a method of gem setting in a jewellery piece, consisting of inserting gold foil between the stones and it’s mount, usually used to create elaborate necklaces. Meena Kundan, also known as Bikaneri or Jaipuri jewelery, is popular variation in Kundan, where in enameling with vivid colours and design (Meenakari) is on the reverse, while the kundan setting in the front so that a piece of jewelry has two equally beautiful surfaces, enamel at the back end and Kundan set gems in the front. The city of Jaipur in Rajasthan has traditionally been the centre for kundan jewellery in India.

Kundan care

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  When replacing the jewellery after use, wipe it with a suede cloth to restore its shine.
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  If space is an issue, place the jewellery in between layers of cotton wool and seal it in a good plastic bag.
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  Do not clean the jewellery with soap and water.
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  Keep a pouch of desiccant with the piece to protect it from tarnishing due to excessive humidity. Dampness causes the silver in the setting to tarnish and the enamel to crack.
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  Handle the silk chord used to adjust the length of the necklace with care. Never wet the chord as it causes the zari in it to discolour.

Tips for Buying Kundan Jewelry

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  Old, solid gold ornaments are sometimes filled with shellac. It is important to determine this in order to not be overcharged.
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  In trying to differentiate between an old and a new minakari piece, remember that the older the piece, the more intricate the design and more brilliant the colour. 
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  To identify imperfections in a diamond, look for tiny, rents or fissures and specks. If the diamond has any of these, it is flawed. Note also that a real diamond can never have scratches on its surface, if it does, it is not a diamond.
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  Genuine kundan-set crystal has a mellow, opaque appearance. Artificial kundan-set crystal is transparent and it glitters. This is due to the fact that glass has been used instead of crystal and colored tinfoil under the stones to create the illusion of color.
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  New cord in an old piece should not make the buyer suspicious. It could have been replaced to hold the ornament together.