Jewellery is not just a mere accessory but a statement. And, when we are talking of the timeless beauty and a mixture of the cultural richness, a gold-plated Kundan necklace set can be named. It could be a wedding trousseau or an ordinary ethnic wardrobe, but the selection of a Kundan set can be the difference between heaven and hell. Here is the way of choosing the best one.
The Reason Gold-Plated Kundan Necklaces are Worth it.
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Affordable Luxury: Real Kundan jewellery is not cheap. Gold-plated ones allow you to have the royal appearance of traditional Indian jewellery, without having to spend the bank.
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Fashionability: Kundan looks good with lehengas, sarees, anarkalis and even fusion wear such as an Indo-western gown or long skirts worn with crop tops.
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Maintenance: Kundan jewellery is made of gold plated which is easy to maintain compared to pure gold or sets made of real kundan jewellery. These sets have a finish and shine with proper care.
How to Select an Excellent Gold-Plated Kundan Necklace Set.
1. Base Metall Quality
The foundation matters. The base metal of the premium gold-plated set must be a solid base metal of brass, or alloy, and must be plated over with a good quality of gold. Search sets including words such as thick and long-lasting plating as opposed to thin flash plating, which is quickly worn out.
2. Craftsmanship & Detailing
The jewellery of kundan glitters in detail. Note the neatness of the setting of the stones, the security of the settings and the back of the pieces being well-finished. Another thing that guarantees longevity is the use of fine craftsmanship to prevent the possibility of stones falling out and plating wearing off.
3. Stone Quality & Types
A fine Kundan set is made of good glass, resin or semi-precious stones set in a clean manner. Test of clearness, consistency, and polish. It may also include pearls or colored stones in some of the modern sets to add a modern touch to it -this will give you more options to style it.
4. Design and Decency to Event.
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Classic Traditional Sets: Ideal when there is a wedding, festival or family event. These are commonly heavy designed and ornate stone work.
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Lightweight Elegant Sets: These suits are ideal when attending semi-formal or minor parties. They are more convenient to carry and match well with lighter clothes.
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Fusion or Contemporary Sets: A combination of old Kundan designs with new modern designs - this is a perfect fit in case you have a preference to mix ethnics and Western wear.
5. Set Completeness and Length of Necklace.
Make sure that the set has the key elements: necklace, earrings of the same type, maang-tikka (in case), and even bangles or rings. Additionally, make sure to check the length of the necklace (choker or longer necklace) to the neckline of the outfit you are wearing and your style.
6. Finish & Tarnish Resistance
The premium set has to be well polished with few rough edges. Also, quality gold-plated jewellery may have a tarnish-resistant coating or guarantee retention of colour over some duration.
7. Brand Reputation & Customer Reviews.
In case of online purchase, do some research on the brand or vendor. Reviews: To check quality, durability, packaging and after sales service. This prevents disappointment - particularly plating or handicraft problems.
The way to wear plated necklace sets of kundan.
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Weddings & Festivals: Have your festal or bridal clothes combined with heavy sets of traditional clothes, prie donne; such as an embroidered lehenga or saree made of silk.
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Fusion Outfits: Lighten kundan sets with Indo-western gowns or kurtas with palazzos or even a plain kurta-dress pair would be a good pair, look chic and modern-traditional.
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Office Parties and Social Dinners: A simple, lightweight kundan suit will be much more elegant to your office party or family dinners without making it over-the-top.
Maintaining Your Kundan Set in its sparkle.
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Keep the jewellery in soft lined jewellery box or pouch which is dry. It is better not to keep several pieces together to avoid scratches.
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Cleanse with a soft clean cloth after use to get rid of sweat, perfume or dust.
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Do not get in touch with water, perfumes, lotions or hair sprays, more so when wearing the jewellery.
Should the plating become tarnished with time, it is better to re-plate or put it through a jewellery polish cloth that is meant to be used on plated jewellery.
The Red Flags to Be Careful of Before Purchase.
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Extremely low priced sets that purport to be gold-plated - they may be thinly plated onto the metal and disappear readily.
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Stones that appear to be loosely fitted or ones that do not fit in.
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Slick edges, acute points or unpolished backs of pendants and earrings.
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Sellers who receive negative reviews, do not have a policy of returns or exchanging or no specific information that explains the quality of materials and plating.
Final Thoughts
A Kundan necklace set (gold-plated) is not merely jewellery; it is an investment in the style, the tradition, and multifunctionality. Through observation of crafts, plates quality, stone work and design you are in a position to select a set that would not only match your wardrobe but also withstands the test of time. A good selection of jewellery set can become a treasured item in your jewellery collection with the correct attention.
FAQs
Q: What is the good substitute to a real gold jewellery when it is in gold-plated Kundan jewellery?
A: Yes - it provides a comparable appearance and feel at a small fraction of the price, and is perfect to wear at a wedding, a festival, or even on a daily basis, and you want variety but are not willing to spend a lot of money.
Q: What should I look at to find out whether the plating is of high quality?
A: Find out such information as thick gold plating, 24K gold finish, long-lasting plating on the label. Check the finish also - fine plating is smooth, even and discolouration free.
Q: Would you wear some gold-plated Kundan jewellery on western outfits?
A: Absolutely! Light modern sets are a great match with fusion clothes such as a long ethnic-style skirt, Indo-western dress, even a modern gown.
Q: What is the frequency of cleaning or polishing a plated Kundan set?
A: I like wiping the jewellery with care after each use. To clean or polish deeper, it is sufficient to do it once in several months (depending on the frequency of use).
Q: Is there a loss of shine to gold-plated kundan with time?
A: When the plating is of good work, and when you are careful to keep the plating always clean (not to keep it in water, not to have perfume on it, not to use it roughly), then it will keep its shine many years. Thin plated sets or poorly made sets can however tarnish or fade away.