How to Style Kundan Jewellery for Weddings & Festivals
Kudosworthy Kundan Jewellery
Kundan jewellery makes you feel like you have a vintage swag automatically. While Kundan jewelry may never have been truly out of style and can be seen everywhere from royal Mughal palaces to the modern-day mandap during Indian weddings, today it has taken on an entirely new purpose, bridging the world of heritage with modern-day fashion.
Whether you are going to get married soon and need some wedding jewelry tips or are just a regular person looking for something interesting to wear, here is a little guide on how to wear kundan jewelry, starting from lehengas to sarees and beyond, as well as introducing you to the amazing pieces of jewelry from Ishhaara.
Kundan over everything
One of the oldest and respected forms of jewelry making in India is Kundan, which comes from the royal workshops of Rajasthan and Gujarat. This kind of jewelry making uses finely polished gold (or gold plated metal), set around the precious stones (real or artificial) in such a manner that the jewelry looks like a sculpture.
The unique features of Kundan jewelry making lie in the craftsmanship used. The stones are set in a lac base one by one using gold foil to form a frame of the stone. This gives rise to jewelry that looks radiant from all angles.
Pair up perfectly
For brides, layered Kundan jewellery, consisting of choker necklaces, earrings, maang tikkas, and bangles is perfect for adding an air of royalty to their style along with matching the embroidery design and cut of the lehenga. Bridesmaids can choose more balanced accessories like chandelier earrings, pendant necklaces, and stunning chandbalis that will bring a touch of grandeur to their outfits without making them too gaudy.
Styling Kundan jewellery with sarees is another way through which one can bring out the beauty of this kind of accessory. For heavy Banarasi and Kanjeevaram sarees, elaborate Kundan necklaces and pearls set jewellery would be suitable while chiffon and georgette sarees should be accessorized with light chokers and earrings.
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1. Traditional Kundan Choker Set
An opulent choker made by expert craftsmen utilizing the age-old art of setting Kundan stones in gold leaf. Traditional Kundan Choker set is a complete ensemble that includes a huge choker, huge Chandbali earrings, and a stunning maang tikka to give a complete royal look.
2. Heritage Kundan and Pearl Necklace Set
Not all brides need loudness when it comes to their wedding attire; sometimes, all that is needed is a subtle glow... The heritage kundan and pearl necklace set looks great on Banarasi and Kanjeevaram sarees alike, but it is also perfect to be paired with a lehenga when worn with an open-neck design.
3. Ruby Emerald Beads Pachi Kundan Earrings
Designed using the traditional Pachi Kundan technique with lavish ruby and emerald gem work and bead embellishments. Pair these ruby emerald beads pachi kundan earrings with a matching attire for a more festive purpose, or create contrast by adding a different background to your look.
4. Floral Kundan Earrings and Maang Tikka Set
Floral motifs in Kundan seem like the epitome of bridal jewelry, delicate yet elaborate, classic but never boring. The florals shine beautifully through pictures of your wedding, while the Floral Kundan Earrings and Maang Tikka adds the perfect frame around your face.
5. Multicolor Meenakari Kundan Chandbali Earrings and Maang Tikka
When Meenakari enamel crafts cross paths with Kundan stone craft, the end effect is one of joyous color bursting from within the jewel. The intricate design brings to this set of Multicolor Meenakari Kundan Chandbali Earrings and Maang Tikka the timeless elegance of India in terms of shape along with its vibrancy of color.
Kundan Aura Everywhere
Kundan jewellery is more than just an ornament; it is heritage. There is a wealth of craftsmanship and royal patronage embedded in this piece of work, which gives it a timeless quality with regard to aesthetics. Today, the unique charm of this type of jewelry lies in the way it remains timeless yet perfectly up-to-date.
Find your piece of history in the complete range of Kundan jewelry available at Ishhaara.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I style kundan jewellery with a lehenga?
This is achieved when you choose accessories that complement the color, design, and neckline of your lehenga. For weddings, a complete bridal outfit in Kundan, including the necklace, earrings, maang tikka, and bangles, would be ideal. Choose stones that match the embroidery designs in your lehenga.
2. Can kundan jewellery be worn with sarees?
Yes, indeed! It all depends on how heavy and woven the saree is. Sarees that are heavy in texture like Banarasi or Kanjeevaram require multi layered Kundan necklaces to wear along with them. In case of sarees that have prints, even a single pair of long Kundan earrings looks gorgeous.
3. Is kundan jewellery suitable for modern outfits?
Absolutely, Kundan necklaces combined with trousers and silk shirts or long Chandbalis made from Kundan with a dress will give you a fashionable appearance. The key lies in moderation; one piece of Kundan jewelry can serve as an accent in your outfit while keeping the rest simple. This can especially apply to our Kundan and pearl Chandbalis and chokers.