The gold rani haar — the queen's necklace — is the long one, falling past the bust towards the waist, often in several strands and finished with a pendant. We make it in kundan, polki and plain gold, to wear alone or beneath a choker.
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Rani haar, sita haar or mala?
Three long necklaces that are often mixed up, and what sets each apart.
Rani haarरानी हार
The queen's necklace: long, often in two or more strands, with a pendant or a broad centre where it falls.
In Rajasthan it is worn under a kundan choker or aad, so the two lengths make one bridal look. See our Emerald Ranihaar, set with emeralds.
Sita haarसीता हार
The Bengali bride's long necklace — layered strands of fine chain or repeated motifs, worn long over the sari.
Many jewellers use the two names for the same kind of long, layered piece; the difference is mostly one of region.
Malaमाला
A single long strand of beads, gold balls or one motif repeated — like the South Indian mango mala.
Lighter than a rani haar, and just as often worn on its own.
Length
Where a rani haar falls, inch by inch
Measured end to end. The standard scale calls about 30 inches opera length — the rani haar's natural home.
Above the bust
24 inches
A short rani haar. Under a choker it leaves a clear gap; on its own it suits a high neckline.
At the bust
28 to 30 inches
The classic length, where the pendant sits in the open front of a lehenga blouse.
Towards the waist
32 to 36 inches
Dramatic, and the most gold. Best for a tall bride, or layered with a shorter strand.
Getting the length right
Try it against the blouse
Where the pendant lands depends on the neckline. Hold a ribbon at the length you want against the blouse you will wear, before choosing.
Leave room for the choker
If it goes under a choker, the rani haar should start clearly below it rather than crowd it — at least a hand's width between them.
Count the strands
More strands, more gold and more presence; one or two strands still read as a rani haar if the pendant is strong, and pearls strung between the gold make it lighter.
Mind your height
The same 30 inches falls lower on a petite bride than on a tall one. Measure from your own collarbone, not from a photograph.
रानी हार कौन सा होता है?
रानी हार एक लंबा हार है जो सीने के नीचे तक आता है — अक्सर दो या ज़्यादा लड़ियों में, बीच में एक बड़ा पेंडेंट। राजस्थान में दुल्हन इसे चोकर या आड़ के नीचे पहनती है, ताकि गले पर छोटा और नीचे लंबा, दोनों मिलकर एक सेट लगें।
रानी हार कितने ग्राम का आता है?
कोई तय वज़न नहीं होता — लंबाई, लड़ियों की गिनती और काम पर निर्भर है। कुंदन के हार में लाख और पत्थर भी तौल में आते हैं, इसलिए हम सिर्फ़ नेट सोने का वज़न बताते हैं, लाख के बिना। आप जितना सोना रखना चाहें, बताइए — हम डिज़ाइन उसी वज़न पर बनाते हैं।
How long is a rani haar?
Usually 24 to 36 inches, falling from above the bust to about the waist; around 30 inches is the classic length. We make it to the length you ask for, measured from your own collarbone.
Can a rani haar be worn without a choker?
Yes. On its own it suits a high neckline, where a choker would have nowhere to sit; with a deep neckline, a choker above it fills the gap.
How do I keep a rani haar from tangling?
Store it flat and full length, the strands laid side by side, and put it on last so it isn't caught while you dress.