Rajwadi means royal, and Rajasthani Rajwadi kundan jewellery is the bold, layered, richly coloured style that is inspired by the courts of Rajasthan. This guide explains what defines the look, which pieces build it, and how to wear it. Availability: we do stock kundan fashion jewellery, and you can browse it in our kundan jewellery collection. Rajwadi is a style description, not a collection name, so we do not sell a range labelled Rajwadi; the look is built from the kundan pieces we list. Our pieces are fashion jewellery: a brass or alloy base with gold or antique-gold plating and kundan-style stones, not solid gold, and not polki or meenakari. For the basics, read our complete kundan jewellery guide.
What is Rajwadi kundan jewellery?
Kundan is a traditional setting technique in which stones are held in a bed of gold instead of by prongs, giving the flat, framed look associated with Rajasthan. Rajwadi describes the royal-inspired styling around it: broad necklaces, layered lengths, pearl drops and strong colour. Kundan-style fashion jewellery copies that look with glass or crystal stones set in a plated base metal, so it should be judged as fashion jewellery and not as fine kundan. Our artificial kundan jewellery guide explains what it is made of, and the kundan vs polki vs American diamond comparison shows how it differs from other stone styles.
Which pieces make a Rajwadi look?
A typical Rajwadi look combines a snug or broad necklace with a longer haram, statement earrings and head jewellery. Start with a kundan necklace set or a kundan choker set as the centrepiece, then add jhumkas for movement and a maang tikka for the forehead. The Rajasthani head ornament is often called a borla, which our head jewellery guide explains along with the passa and matha patti. For a wedding, a full set from our kundan bridal jewellery range brings the pieces together, and the bridal jewellery checklist helps you plan the rest. If the outfit is already heavily embroidered, choose a single strong kundan piece such as the necklace or the earrings and leave the rest simple, since a Rajwadi look works through boldness in one place and not through wearing everything at once.
Which colours and outfits suit Rajwadi kundan?
Rajasthani dressing is known for strong colour, so kundan with pearls and green, red or pink stones looks natural against a lehenga, a bandhani or a rich silk saree. Match the stone colour to one colour in the outfit instead of every colour, and let the gold tone pick up the embroidery. Green and red stones with white pearls are a classic pairing, while pastel stones suit a lighter daytime function, and antique-gold plating gives a deeper, more traditional tone than bright gold plating. Our guide to matching kundan with outfit colours covers green, yellow, pink and red, and the guide to jewellery with a saree, lehenga and suit explains which piece suits which garment. For a sangeet or reception, see the kundan sangeet and bridal styling guide.
How do you stop a Rajwadi look from feeling too heavy?
Choose one hero piece and keep the rest lighter. If the necklace is broad and layered, wear studs or short drops; if the earrings are large jhumkas, choose a simple choker. When you layer a choker with a haram, leave at least 4 to 5 inches between the lengths and keep only one heavy, as the layering guide explains. Match the metal tone across all pieces so the set reads as one. A choker is usually 12 to 14 inches long, so measure the base of your neck against the length on the product page, and choose an adjustable back cord if you are between sizes. Because our pieces are plated, keep them dry and store them separately; the gold-plated jewellery care guide lists the details.
Does Saloni Fashion Jewellery stock Rajwadi-style kundan?
We stock kundan fashion jewellery, and many pieces work for a Rajwadi look, but we do not label a collection Rajwadi and we do not claim any piece is traditional fine kundan, polki or meenakari. Browse the kundan jewellery collection, then narrow down with the necklace, choker, jhumka, maang tikka and bridal collections above. Check the product photos for size and stone colour, and message us on WhatsApp at +91 98705 89560 if you want help choosing. We ship free across India, with dispatch in 1 to 2 days and delivery in 4 to 15 days.
In short: Rajwadi kundan is a royal-inspired Rajasthani style built from a bold necklace, a longer haram, jhumkas and a maang tikka, and we stock kundan fashion jewellery to build it. Pick one hero piece and match the stone colour to your outfit. We ship free across India. Questions? Message Saloni Fashion Jewellery on WhatsApp at +91 98705 89560.