Polki diamonds—uncut natural diamonds preserved in their raw organic form—have adorned South Asian royalty for over five centuries. Unlike modern faceted brilliant cuts, Polki captures ambient candle and hall light with an ethereal, vintage luster.

The art of Kundan setting involves burnishing pure 24K gold foil around each stone, creating a seamless metallic frame that protects the gem while reflecting light from behind. Today, Musaddik ateliers continue this sacred tradition using age-old hand tools.