What should be checked when buying jewellery described as kundan?
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Check the actual metal, stone material and construction rather than treating kundan as a complete statement of value.
The term is used for traditional settings and for modern imitations of their appearance. Ask which parts are gold or other metal, whether stones are natural or manufactured, and how the item should be cleaned or repaired. Record the components and any report details on the invoice. A decorative name cannot replace material disclosure, independent testing where needed or a clear explanation of the quoted price.
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Jewelers to the Maharajas of Jaipur and Modern-Day Moguls
Gemological Institute of America
First-hand fieldwork on traditional kundan and polki construction. A style label does not prove that a modern retail item contains these materials.Source checked:
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US Federal Trade Commission
Material and value disclosure principles; US regulatory provisions are not Pakistani sales law.Source checked:
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