Kundan chains are worn by almost all Indian Women. The Guru Kundan chains are very labor intensive and take about two days to make, every groove is hand carved and then enctusted with a gem. These are double faced chains made in Sterling Silver, plated heavily 4 - 5 with 22 carat Gold, to prevent tarnishing easily. They are timeless in their allure and beauty. Can be worn everyday or layered to go out with other necklaces. The total length of the chain is 26 inches. In India, a woman is traditionally gifted jewellery at the time of her wedding. The jewellery is from both her parents and her in-laws. The logic is simple. Apart from the obvious purpose of ornamentation, the jewellery is her safeguard against the proverbial rainy day. Bereft of an income of her own, she can trade in her jewellery as and when the need arises. But this is not to say that the Indian woman does not like her ornaments well-crafted. Every market in India has its own share of gold and silversmiths. While gold jewellery is pretty much a favourite with the rich and the affluent, village belles swear by silver.