Rajkot makes necklace sets in nearly every style an importer is likely to ask for. A set is a necklace sold with matching earrings, and sometimes with a maang tikka, a ring or bangles. Workshops sort their sets by how they are worn (choker, collar, long haar or layered) and by style (American diamond, kundan, temple, oxidised or Western).
Most makers specialise. A kundan workshop rarely casts minimalist Western pendants, so the first step is to decide which kinds of set you need and find makers who already produce them every day.
Sets by length and shape
- Choker sets: close-fitting necklaces worn high on the neck, usually with a cord or chain extension at the back.
- Short necklace or collar sets: they sit on the collarbone and are the most common everyday and party style.
- Long sets (rani haar or long haar): they fall to the chest or below and are worn alone or over a choker.
- Combination sets: a choker and a long necklace sold together, often with earrings and a tikka, mostly for weddings.
- Layered sets: two or three strands joined at the clasp, popular in both Indian and Western designs.
Sets by style
American diamond (cubic zirconia) sets are the largest single category for party and evening wear. Kundan and polki-look sets cover bridal and festive demand. Temple sets with goddess motifs and a matte gold finish are bought mainly by South Indian diaspora customers. Oxidised silver-look sets suit casual, boho and college wear, and Western sets use thin chains, small stones and simple pendants.
Within each style you will find light, medium and heavy versions. Weight affects price, comfort and how the set survives shipping, so it is worth deciding early which weight band you sell.
What changes the price of a set
- Base metal: brass and copper cost more than zinc alloy but hold plating and detail better.
- Weight and the number of pieces in the set.
- Stone type and count: CZ costs more than glass, and hand-set stones cost more than glued ones.
- Plating: thickness, colour (gold, rose gold, rhodium, antique) and any anti-tarnish coating.
- Packing: a plain poly bag costs far less than a printed box with a velvet insert.
What this means for a buyer
Start with the two or three set types your customers already buy. Ask each maker for current catalogue pages in those styles, then order a small mixed sample. For a broader view of the range, see what jewellery you can source from Rajkot.
Creston & Co works for buyers only, for a fixed fee agreed in writing. We visit the workshops that make your style, check plating and stone setting on samples and supervise packing. Start with a free sourcing review.