{"id":85575,"date":"2026-07-28T18:02:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T12:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/?p=85575"},"modified":"2026-08-03T18:05:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:35:46","slug":"kundan-vs-polki-vs-jadau-indian-bridal-jewellery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/kundan-vs-polki-vs-jadau-indian-bridal-jewellery\/","title":{"rendered":"Kundan vs\u00a0Polki\u00a0vs Jadau: Indian Bridal Jewellery Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kundan jewellery features refined glass or gemstones set in gold foil\u2014polished and vibrant.\u00a0Polki\u00a0uses uncut raw diamonds for a more organic, antique finish. Jadau is a broader craft technique that encompasses both, defined by its intricate stone-setting process. Choosing between them comes down to your bridal aesthetic, budget, and how traditional you want to go.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Few decisions carry more weight in bridal styling than jewellery. And for brides exploring traditional Indian pieces, three terms come up repeatedly: Kundan,\u00a0Polki, and Jadau.\u00a0They're\u00a0often used interchangeably\u2014but\u00a0they're\u00a0not the same thing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide breaks down exactly what sets each style apart, so you can shop with clarity.<\/span>\u00a0
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How Do Kundan,\u00a0Polki, and Jadau Differ in Craftsmanship?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding how each piece is made is the fastest way to tell them apart.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kundan<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is a jewellery-setting technique originating in the royal courts of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Artisans press highly refined glass stones or gemstones into a gold framework using a special lac base. A defining feature is the use of gold foil (called \"kundan\") placed between the stone and the setting to enhance brilliance. The result is bold,\u00a0colorful, and remarkably polished.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Polki<\/span><\/b>\u00a0jewellery uses uncut, unpolished diamonds\u2014known as\u00a0Polki\u00a0diamonds\u2014set in a similar lac-and-gold framework. Because the diamonds are raw, each piece has a slightly irregular, organic quality. The stones reflect light differently from faceted diamonds, producing a softer, more muted shimmer that many brides find deeply romantic.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jadau<\/span><\/b>\u00a0refers to the overarching craft of stone-setting itself\u2014a meticulous technique developed in Rajasthan in which stones are\u00a0literally embedded\u00a0into molten gold. Kundan and\u00a0Polki\u00a0are both\u00a0<\/span>types<\/span><\/i>\u00a0of Jadau jewellery. What sets a piece apart as true Jadau is the complexity of the setting, the use of\u00a0meenakari\u00a0(enamel work) on the reverse, and the skill-intensive handcraftsmanship involved.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Key differences\u00a0at a glance:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n