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Differences Between Kundan And Polki Jewellery

Updated: Apr 13, 2023

Indian women are passionate about their jewellery, it is the most important part of their tradition. When it comes to Indian jewellery Indian women just go crazy over Polki jewellery and Kundan jewellery. But have you ever thought what is the difference between the two Indian jewellery? Nowadays the heavy demand for kundan jewellery also comes in Kundan imitation jewellery. So, as we are saying one can never find the difference in the appearance of both the jewellery. The same technique is used for making both Polki and Kundan Jewellery. Even with all the similarities, there are some fundamental differences between the two varieties of jewellery. In this article, we will guide you through the similarities and differences between polki and Kundan jewellery. We believe we going to clear your doubt.



Kundan vs Polki Jewellery

Both the Polki and Kundan jewellery is also called Jadau jewellery. The technique that is used in creating this jewellery is called Jadau. People believe there is a category of jewellery which is called Jadau, but in reality, it is simply the process which is called Jadau.

Kundan Jewellery

One of the ancient forms of jewellery that have gained tremendous popularity in recent times is Kundan jewellery. Kundan jewellery is made of refined gold of 24k along with using gemstones and glass. The process of making kundan bracelet jewellery online is very intricate and requires good skills, and years of craftsmanship experience and it takes a lot of hours in making this jewellery.

Gold foils are melted which is used to make the base of the imitation jewellery designs and in them, glass and gemstones are fixed as part of the design. To give it a refined look around the edge gold is used around the edge of the gemstones or glass, also meenakari is used to give the piece a complete look. The artwork of meenakari on the opposite side of the kundan jewellery is the most authentic feature of the Kundan jewellery, the reason for such a design is to make the jewellery wearable on both sides.



Polki jewellery

Polki and Kundan's jewellery is created using the same technique. But there is a key difference between the two is that glass is used in Kundan and uncut, raw diamonds are used in creating Polki. Polki jewellery is more expensive than kundan jewellery because it is made of fine diamond and gold, but not more expensive than other diamond jewellery.

Quick point of difference s between Polki and Kundan Jewellery

  1. Both the jewellery depicts royalty as they were bought to India many years ago during the period of the Mughals and it is their skilled work of art.

  2. Jadau is the technique which is used to create both the jewellery.

  3. There is a difference in their process of making, kundan jewellery is made using glass and gemstones crafted around gold and polki jewellery is created by using uncut, raw-mined diamonds.

  4. For both the jewellery 24k gold foil is used as their base.

  5. Kundan jewellery is lustrous and Polki jewellery is more brilliant.

  6. More expensive jewellery is Polki jewellery and Kundan jewellery is lightly weighted.

  7. Both the jewellery has the same origin that is Rajasthan and Gujrat but they have demand all over the world.



Conclusion

Now that we have discussed the difference between polki and kundan jewellery you can decide which one to choose, we have also a huge collection of Kundan imitation jewellery. Visit the online shop of Ciero Jewels and shop with us for the most affordable jewellery.

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