{"product_id":"18th-century-kundan-necklace-rajasthan-heritage","title":"18th Century Kundan Necklace — Rajasthan Heritage","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn in the royal ateliers of 18th-century Jaipur, this Kundan necklace is a direct descendant of the jewellery tradition that adorned Rajput queens and Mughal courtiers — a wearable fragment of India's most opulent era. Each piece in this lineage was created not merely as adornment, but as a declaration of dynastic identity and artistic mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted using the centuries-old Kundan technique, this necklace is built by master \u003cem\u003ekarigars\u003c\/em\u003e who first shape a lac (resin) core, then press 24K gold foil around each gemstone by hand — a process requiring no heat, only the steady precision of trained fingers. The reverse is finished with \u003cem\u003emeenakari\u003c\/em\u003e, the art of hand-painted enamel in vivid Rajasthani motifs, making the necklace as beautiful from behind as it is from the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Gemstones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Gold-plated brass with 22K gold finish, hand-set kundan stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstones: Semi-precious stones including ruby, emerald, and white sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Hand-painted meenakari enamel in traditional Rajasthani motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain: Adjustable with 2-inch extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNecklace length: 16 inches (+ 2-inch extension)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant drop: 2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 1.2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approximately 45 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity confirming its handcrafted origin, artisan provenance, and gemstone composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShips from Slovakia, sourced from India.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesiNestShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54008340775239,"sku":"KN-RAJ-001","price":299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/desinestshop.com\/products\/18th-century-kundan-necklace-rajasthan-heritage","provider":"DesiNestShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}