[5] Over the years, the Kundan jewellery of the courts was successfully copied in silver in Rajasthan, Bihar and the Punjab and became popular with the common man.
[9] In the 2008 film, Jodhaa Akbar, the lead character portrayed by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was extensively shown wearing Kundan jewellery, highlighting its influence among Rajasthani royalty.
[10] Kundan jewellery is created by setting carefully shaped, uncut diamonds and polished multicoloured gemstones into an exquisitely designed pure gold or faux metal base.
Thereafter, the Paadh procedure takes place, during which wax is poured onto the framework and moulded according to the design.
Next, the Pakai process involves gold foils that hold the gems onto the framework; these are cold soldered using burnishing techniques.