8 Kundan Anklets That Sparkle And Shine To High Heavens

Kundan anklets are versatile, beautiful and a great match for all your ethnic wear. Whether you are the bride, the bridesmaid, mother of the bride or groom or just another wedding guest who wants to accessorise it right- Kundan anklets are for everyone.

That’s the thing about Kundan anklets, a little elaborate and it can be your bridal accessory, and choose a geometric or simple design and it can dress up festivals. Kundan has become one of the most preferred jewellery designs today because of how easy it is to match it with almost everything.

Not just that, Kundan anklets are also great because usually the designs and edges are soft, ensuring the ends of your dress don’t get tangled. Be it real Kundan anklets or costume ones, the fact remains that this is a style that’s here to stay and a versatile style statement that anyone can ace.

Here are 8 Designs and Styles of Kundan Anklets that work well for everyone:

1. Kundan Anklets in Gold with Pearls

This one’s the perfect bridal wear anklet. An elaborate and wide anklet in gold, enhanced with pearls and Kundan. This kind of anklet will go perfectly well with all bridal colours and attires too. The pearls add to the elegant look of Kundan anklets and you can easily choose one that has pearls matching the colour of your bridal lehenga. The two chains of Kundan work add the right amount of bling making this one of the most stunning Kundan anklets for brides.

2. Kundan anklets in Gold with coloured stones

If you want to add a little more colour to your Kundan anklets, choose one that has coloured stones along with the Kundan work. This style works best for gold anklets and is a very traditional design that suits Indian ethnic wear.

3. Kundan anklets in Bronze with Ghungroo

If Gold is not your choice, you can always opt for bronze Kundan anklets. These have a rustic look, a subtle bling and the Kundan work adds to the elegant appeal of it. Choose one with a bunch of Ghungroos and it becomes the perfect traditional anklet to match your bridal day outfit or grace other important occasions.

4. Two string dull gold/bronze Kundan anklets

Dull gold is a big trend today. Modern day women prefer the dull gold version, be it clothes or accessories, for the subtle sparkle it offers. A two-string Kundan anklet is a balance between not too little and not too much. The Kundan adds the sparkle, and the dull gold makes it look elegant. This is a modern design of Kundan anklets that goes very well with ethnic fusion ensembles too.

5. Kundan anklets in silver with Ghungroo

Silver jewellery has an antique charm about it that can’t be replaced. Kundan anklets in silver with a touch of Kundan work spread sparsely and Ghungroos give this anklet a very elegant and feminine style. This can grace all kinds of festivals and festivities, and complement various kinds of Indian attires.

6. Simple Kundan anklets in Silver

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There is beauty in simplicity. A thin simple silver anklet with Kundan work is a stunner in its own way. The thin silver chain looks pretty and elegant and the Kundan work adds the sparkle to every step. You can wear this style of anklet with almost everything and on every occasion.

7. Gigantic gems

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Love the bigger is better approach? Now, try it with elan for your feet. These set of Kundan anklets feature oversize gems in a distinct pearl setting with Ghungroos and more. Wear these as you would don a piece of statement jewellery and lift your lehenga to show them off with ease. This is one investment you need for life.

8. Get a Jhallar

Last, let's awe about a set of Kundan anklets which will wow, stun and dazzle everyone to kingdom come. This Jhallar-like set of double string diamonds, extend into a pair phool with chains of pearls all around them. All you need is the right song to break into tinkle of pearls - 'Cham Cham Nachdi Phiran' anyone?

Kundan anklets come in all shapes and sizes; elaborate to elegant, simple to simply stunning. Depending on the occasion, your choice of attire and the function you are attending, you can always rely on different kinds of Kundan anklets to complete your look. Kundan anklets are one of the very few styles of anklets that look great in gold, silver, bronze and even with coloured stones and pearls. Nothing could be as versatile.

When buying Kundan anklets, real or costume, just try to see if the edges are smooth so that the hem of your clothes does not get tangled in it. If you already have simple single string Kundan anklets, you can also add another pair of Ghungroo or chain anklets to add to the width and elaborate look for your anklets.

What kind of Kundan anklets do you like best and how do you style them?