You will probably know the word Kundan if you are from India, you work with jewelry or are a jewelry enthusiast curious about different jewelry styles and making. If you are not any of the above and still know the word, good for you, because you belong to a very select group.
Now, let’s assume you are reading this, you have never heard of the word Kundan and are wondering why you should be interested.
For one, it’s always good to learn something new. You never know where it takes you.
For another, there are about several pieces in our Silver & Glass Collection carrying the word Kundan and it will come in useful to know what they are.
So what is Kundan?
Well, now that you have asked, Kundan actually means pure sparkling gold but it has become a word to describe a technique used in India for setting gems with gold foil in a metal base.
The technique results in a distinctive shape resembling a mosaic or paved setting. While started in the palaces of Rajasthan using gold and diamonds, there are now different gems used as well as different material such as silver and glass Kundans.
So, here it is. Kundan, your word for the day.
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