Kundan, meaning 'pure gold', is one of the oldest forms of jewellery making and stands for ethereal beauty, elegance and superb craftsmanship.The art of making Kundan jewelry found great patronage during the Mughal era and some of the world's most mesmerizing pieces of jewelry were created in those times. Manufacturing of Kundan-Meena jewelry is a long, skill-intensive job, requiring great effort and coordinated teamwork to create exquisite pieces. The designs are simple yet aesthetic, consisting of simple geometric patterns to the more elaborate embellishments. Kundan-Meena is a unique technique of making jewelry by encrusting gold with precious and semi-precious stones (Kundan work) on one side and the art of colorful enamel work (Meenakari) on the reverse side. Kundan-Meena jewelry of India has a growing demand the world over. The most desired products include pendants, earrings, rings, necklaces, nose rings, chokers, anklets, waist belts, armlets, maang-tikas and other decorative items.

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