One of the key characteristics of a polki's clarity is it's inclusions. Inclusions are small imperfections within a polki that are created due to the extreme pressure and heat that polkies experience when they form.
Sometimes, these inclusions may lead you to believe that the polki is cracked. A very simple and DIY test to clarify your doubt, is nail test: try running your nail lightly on the polki - if it stops, it's a crack.. else not.
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All purchases from gkratnam.com, come with a certificate of authenticity. Along with a description, the certificate states gross weight, gold purity and gold / diamond weights in your product (see sample below):
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We proud ourselves on being completely honest with our clientele and strongly advocate transparency in all forms. Following are some must-knows on the two major types of kundan meena diamond polki jewellery: Jadau Jewellery: Uncut diamonds (also known as old-cut diamonds or polkies) are set in a solid gold lattice with fine craftsmanship Resale value is 80% of amount paid while purchasing Thappa Jewellery: These collectables are fully handcrafted with real diamond polkies, set in a gold foil of purity 23K. Gold 'foil' does NOT mean gold plated - it's approx 0.05 mm thick (standard household foil is typically 0.016 mm) Such jewellery should be handled with care since it is likely to break on heavy impact Resale value is 50% of amount paid while...
Gold: Following are the different gold purities used in our diamond and diamond polki (jadau, thappa) jewellery collections: 24K front / 20K back / 12K side: This is the purity that kundan meena jewellery has been made in, traditionally. In this case, the purity of back is 20K while the walls (also referenced as sides) are made in 12K pure gold whereas the gold surrounding polkies is pure 24K. 24K front / 18K hallmark: Here, both the back and side are 18K and the front is still 24K pure. One might feel that we should go for hallmark only, but essentially it doesn't make much of a difference. Think of it this way: a hallmarked piece takes more gold to make and hence costs more. Polki...
Every piece of jewellery is a work of art, and needs to be treated with care and caution. Here’s a list of things to keep in mind to protect your jewellery - Spraying perfume directly on to your piece of polki jewellery could in time damage it. There may be gradual discolouration because of the chemicals in the perfume and / or if the moisture that settles in. Store your Jadau Jewellery in a dry place, at room temperature away from moisture. Your best storage option is an airtight plastic box, or the box provided by us. Beware, of the ornate looking velvet boxes which are nothing but moisture traps. Your Polki Jewellery will turn blackish over a period of...