The 24-carat pure gold Kundan jewellery is the oldest form of Indian wedding jewellery. Kundan work is accomplished by setting the gems consisting of gold foil inserts between the mount and the stones. It received great support during the Mughal era; hence the most elegant and intricate pieces were created during that time.

The jewellery piece is shaped then holes are made for the precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, or rubies. Engraving or chasing is then done. After which, the items are afterwards enameled. Lac is then securely installed in the rear for stone setting. The kundan will then utulized to cover that lac then the stone will be pushed through the hole. Further kundan is laid to enhance the strength and to give a beautiful finish to the piece.

Meenakari is usually merged with
Kundan work. It involves the fusion of colored minerals—for example, cobalt oxide for blue and copper oxide for green. Champleve is the mode in which the chosen metal is set to be engraved or chased to provide depressions for the fused colored stones.

In purchasing kundan jewellery, keep in mind that the older the ornament, the more intricate and complex the design and the colors are more pronounced. You should also inspect the diamond for any flaws because a real diamond can never have any fissures or specks. A real kundan-set crystal on the other hand has an opaque appearance as compared to the transparent artificial ones.

Kundan has inspired many designers and they adapt this kundan work in their latest creations. Their sarees, lehengas, handbags, and shoes now involve embroidery with stones set in metal, resembling the kundan jewellery.