Gold Kundan Jewellery: Weight, Today’s Rate & Resale Value

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Gold Kundan Jewellery: Weight, Today’s Rate & Resale Value

Kundan jewellery is a traditional Indian jewellery technique originating from Rajasthan, featuring uncut glass stones (kund) set in gold using a refined gold foil (kundankari) technique. Unlike polki (which uses real uncut diamonds), kundan uses high-quality glass to replicate the look of precious stones.

At resale, only the gold content is paid. Kundan glass stones have no resale value at a gold buyer and are excluded from the weight.

At a Glance

TODAY'S GOLD RATE

24K

₹14,500/-

₹13,292/-

Per gram

Designs & Weight Comparison

Common Types & Use Cases

Kundan earrings – glass-set earrings, 5g–18g of gold

Kundan necklace – elaborate glass-set necklace, 15g–40g of gold

Kundan maang tikka – forehead ornament with kundan, 4g–12g of gold

Full kundan bridal set (necklace + earrings + tikka + bangles) – 40g–100g+ of gold

Heirloom kundan jewellery – same per-gram rate regardless of age or craftsmanship

Resale Value & Worked Example

For a 25g kundan necklace (gold weight only, kundan glass excluded): 25 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹3,49,225.

For a full bridal kundan set at 70g of gold: ₹9,77,830.

Key distinction: kundan uses glass (no resale value). Polki uses real uncut diamonds (which need separate diamond specialist valuation). Confirm with XRF and visual inspection at the branch.

Tax Treatment When You Sell

Gold held over 24 months attracts 12.5% LTCG when sold; held under 24 months, your gain is added to slab income. Aadhaar is mandatory; PAN is required if your sale exceeds ₹2,00,000.

What to Watch For

Stones or lac weighed with gold – insist on removal before weighing

Visual purity check instead of XRF – always request machine testing

No written receipt – a signed receipt is a legal requirement

Making charge deductions at resale – these do not apply

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is gold kundan jewellery worth today?

Only the gold portion is paid. A 25g kundan necklace (gold only) is worth ₹3,49,225.

What is kundan jewellery?

Kundan is a traditional Rajasthani jewellery technique using uncut glass stones set in gold using a refined gold foil. The result resembles precious-stone jewellery but uses glass.

What is the difference between kundan and polki?

Kundan uses glass stones; polki uses real uncut natural diamonds. At a gold buyer, neither the kundan glass nor the polki diamonds add to the gold payout – but polki stones can be separately assessed by a diamond specialist.

Are the kundan glass stones paid at resale?

No. Kundan glass has no resale value. Only the gold setting and base are paid.

What documents?

Aadhaar mandatory. PAN required if sale exceeds ₹2,00,000 – most kundan sets exceed this.

What purity is kundan jewellery gold?

Traditional kundan uses 22K or 24K gold foil (kundankari). Most pieces are 22K. XRF confirms.

How are kundan stones removed?

At the Attica branch before weighing. The glass is carefully removed and returned to you.

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