Teardrop Kundan Brass Necklace

in the kundan tradition,

Rs. 216.30 incl. of GST

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Item code JA1487

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 3.0 g

Dimensions 0.6 Inches Height X 0.5 Inches Width

Care

Always put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, and sweat. Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear and store in the pouch or box provided, away from direct sunlight and humidity.

Description

There is a quiet grammar to small jewellery: a single teardrop that says everything without raising its voice. This pendant belongs to the Kundan tradition, wherein a foiled stone or glass centre is pressed and sealed within a border of refined metal using a wax-and-lac base. Here the setting is shaped into a soft teardrop, narrow at the crown and full at the base, measuring just under one and a half centimetres in height (approximately 1.5 cm) and a little over one centimetre across (approximately 1.3 cm). The piece is wrought in brass, a metal long favoured by artisans for its warm, gilded tone and its willingness to hold intricate bezels without weight. At three grams, it carries that particular lightness characteristic of well-proportioned Kundan work, where the eye is led entirely by the stone rather than by bulk. The tradition reaches back through the workshops of Rajasthan, its contemporary form refined by Jaipur craftsmen who understand that proportion, not scale, is the measure of elegance. Worn on a delicate chain against a raw-silk kurta in ivory or saffron, this pendant offers restrained ceremony for a daytime puja or a festive lunch. Paired with a printed mulmul blouse and pearl drops at the ears, it anchors a graceful, unfussy evening look. Free sized to suit any neck on a chain of your choosing, the brass setting wears well through daily contact. Standard care applies: keep away from moisture and perfume to preserve the Kundan foiling and the warm finish beneath.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: 0.6 Inches Height X 0.5 Inches Width
Weight: 3.0 g
SKU: JA1487

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Frequently asked

Each piece is handcrafted by karigars we work with directly across India, using heritage techniques such as Kundan setting, Polki, Meenakari enamelling, and temple casting passed down through generations. Small irregularities are the signature of hand-work, not a defect.

Many of our rings and chains can be resized free of charge. For bangles and bracelets, please check the dimensions above, if you need a different fit, write to us at showroom.sj@exoticindia.com with your order number.

Put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, sweat. Wipe with the soft dry cloth we include after wear and store in the cotton pouch. We offer complimentary lifetime cleaning, ship it back whenever it needs a polish.

All gold & silver pieces are independently checked where mandated. The quality check stamp sits on the clasp or inner band. Brass and alloy pieces carry our in-house certificate confirming the composition.

Orders are hand-packed within 24 hours and reach you in 4–7 working days in India, 7–12 working days internationally. Shipping is free, insured, door-to-door via DHL / FedEx.

We accept hassle-free returns within 7 days of delivery, as long as the piece is unworn, in original packaging, with all tags intact. Pierced jewellery is non-returnable for hygiene reasons.

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