How to wear kundan-style jewellery with modern clothes

A heavy set does not need a heavy outfit. Start with one piece and let the rest of the look stay quiet.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Choose one loud piece

A kundan-style necklace already holds the colour and the metal. If you add matching jhumkas, skip a second necklace, a stack of bangles and a maang tikka unless the occasion is bridal.

With a plain silk blouse or a black dress, the set reads as fashion rather than costume. With a fully worked saree border, a pair of studs is often enough.

Mind the scale

Chandbalis sit wide. They need the face and the neckline to have some air. A high bun or a low ponytail both work. Hair that covers the lobe hides the earring you paid for.

A long drop can meet a high collar. Where a product page does not list a length, that piece has not been measured yet.

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