Kundan Jewellery: A Complete Guide to Types, Occasions, Colours and Care
by Saloni Fashion Jewellery on Sep 20, 2026
Kundan jewellery is set with kundan stones in a gold-toned frame, and it is the classic choice for Indian weddings and festive occasions. This guide is a single place to understand what kundan is, which kind to buy, and what to wear for each wedding function. Every section links to the relevant collection or guide.
Saloni Fashion Jewellery is a Mumbai fashion jewellery brand with a showroom in Santacruz West. Our kundan range is fashion jewellery: a brass base with gold, antique-gold or silver plating, set with kundan-style stones. It is not solid gold. See all kundan jewellery.
What is kundan jewellery?
Kundan is a traditional Indian setting technique in which stones are held in a bed of gold rather than by prongs, which gives the flat, framed look associated with Rajasthan and Mughal-era jewellery. In fashion jewellery, kundan-style pieces copy that look with glass or crystal stones in a plated base metal. Read artificial kundan jewellery: what it is and how to care for it and kundan vs polki vs American diamond.
What is pachi kundan?
Pachi kundan is a traditional style in which stones are set in a foil-lined frame, usually with enamel (meenakari) work on the back of the piece. It is a fine-jewellery craft. Kundan-style fashion jewellery reproduces the look with glass or crystal stones set in a plated brass frame, so it should be judged as fashion jewellery, not as pachi kundan.
Kundan jewellery for each wedding function
- Haldi: light pearl and white kundan. See kundan jewellery for haldi and the haldi guide.
- Mehndi: green, pink and multicolour sets, one focal piece. See kundan jewellery for mehndi and the mehndi guide.
- Sangeet: statement earrings, a choker or a bold set. See kundan jewellery for sangeet and bridal looks and the function-by-function planner.
- The wedding: a full set with choker, longer haram, maang tikka and hathphool. See kundan bridal jewellery and the bridal jewellery checklist.
Kundan jewellery by piece
- Kundan necklace sets and kundan choker sets: the centrepiece of a look. A choker sits at the base of the neck; a long haram hangs lower. See the necklace length guide.
- Kundan jhumka and kundan earrings: the easiest way to add kundan to any outfit.
- Kundan maang tikka and passa: head jewellery that frames the face. See the head jewellery guide.
- Kundan hathphool and hathpaan: a bridal hand ornament. See the hathphool guide.
- Kundan bangles: worn in sets to finish the look on the hands.
Kundan jewellery by colour
Green and light green suit mehndi; pink and multicolour lift yellow and pastel outfits; red and maroon are the traditional bridal choice; white and pearl give a softer look for haldi and receptions. The colour is written in each product title. See how to match kundan jewellery with your outfit colour.
How to care for kundan jewellery
Put it on after perfume and makeup, wipe it with a dry soft cloth after wearing, and store each piece flat in its own soft pouch away from moisture. Avoid soaking or chemical cleaners. The full routine is in how to care for gold-plated jewellery.
Quick facts about Saloni's kundan jewellery
| Brand | Saloni Fashion Jewellery, Mumbai |
| Type | Kundan-style fashion jewellery (not solid gold) |
| Base | Brass or alloy |
| Finishes | Gold, antique gold or silver plating |
| Stones | Kundan-style stones; some designs also have CZ, pearls, mother of pearl or meenakari |
| Range | Over 290 kundan designs: necklace and choker sets, jhumkas, earrings, bangles, maang tikka, passa, hathphool |
| Weight and size | Listed on each product page |
| Shipping | Free across India |
| Dispatch and delivery | Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in about 3-7 days |
| Damaged or wrong item | Report within 2 days of delivery (see the refund policy) |
| Showroom | F 80/81/82, Hi Life, Phirozshah Mehta Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai 400054 |
| Hours | Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm |
| Wholesale | Available on enquiry for shops and boutiques (see the wholesale page) |
Frequently asked questions
What is kundan jewellery?
Kundan is a traditional Indian setting technique in which stones are set in a bed of gold. Kundan-style fashion jewellery copies the look with glass or crystal stones set in a plated base metal.
What is pachi kundan?
Pachi kundan is a traditional style in which stones are set in a foil-lined frame, usually with enamel work on the back. Kundan-style fashion jewellery reproduces the look with glass or crystal stones in a plated brass frame and is not pachi kundan.
Is artificial kundan jewellery real gold?
No. Traditional kundan is fine jewellery with stones set in pure gold foil. Artificial kundan uses glass or crystal stones in a plated brass base and is not solid gold.
Which kundan jewellery is best for a wedding?
A choker set with a longer haram, matching earrings and a maang tikka is the classic bridal choice, often in red, green or multicolour stones with antique gold plating.
Which kundan jewellery is best for mehndi?
Green, pink and multicolour kundan in one focal piece, such as a choker set with earrings or jhumkas with a maang tikka, works for most mehndi outfits.
Which kundan jewellery is best for haldi?
Light pearl, white and pastel kundan, often just earrings and a maang tikka, looks fresher against a yellow outfit than a heavy bridal set.
How do I care for kundan jewellery?
Keep it dry, put it on after perfume and makeup, wipe it after wearing and store each piece separately in a soft pouch.
Do you deliver across India?
Yes. Shipping is free across India, dispatch is in 1-2 days and delivery takes about 3-7 days.
Can I see kundan jewellery in person in Mumbai?
Yes, at our showroom in Santacruz West, Mumbai, open Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm. See the showroom page.