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Kundan jewelry

South Asia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: $50k–1M (high collector)

Kundan, meaning pure gold, is a traditional form of Indian gemstone jewellery involving a gem set with a gold foil between the stones and its mount, usually for elaborate necklaces and other jewellery. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Turban Ornament
Turban Ornament, 19th century
The Met
Pair of Bracelets with Confronting Makara Heads (Karas)
Pair of Bracelets with Confronting Makara Heads (Karas), 19th century
Art Institute of Chicago
Dagger with Sheath
Dagger with Sheath, late 17th century
The Met
Bracelet
Bracelet, 18th–19th century
The Met
Armlet
Armlet, 18th century
The Met

Where to buy

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