The gold ponchi is the Rajputi wrist ornament worn as a pair — and the piece this house is named after. We make two kinds, the navratna ponchi and the polki ponchi, in 18K or 22K gold with kundan meena work: each piece is set by hand in the jadai, then strung in the puwai, so no two pairs come out alike. The price breakup is shared on WhatsApp.
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Rajputi Gold Ponchi
The piece this house is named after — and, with the hasli, the one people know us for. Handcrafted kundan meena, one pair at a time, chosen by brides across India and by NRI families.
What is a gold ponchi?
A gold ponchi — also written pochi, paunchi or pahunchi, from pahuncha, the wrist — is the Rajputi wrist ornament worn as a pair. It is made of gold pieces set with stones in kundan, then strung together, so it sits close to the wrist and moves with it. That is what makes it a ponchi, and not a bangle or a kada.
- one on each wrist
- A pairone on each wrist
- to make each pair
- 15–20 daysto make each pair
- BIS hallmarked gold
- 18K or 22KBIS hallmarked gold
- the lac is never weighed as gold
- Net goldthe lac is never weighed as gold
How we make a gold ponchi
One piece at a time, in two stages — so no two pairs come out alike.
Jadaiजड़ाई
Each stone or polki is set in kundan on a bed of lac — the lac is what the kundan grips.
Puwaiपुवाई
The set pieces are strung together, so the ponchi sits close and moves with the wrist.
Weighed
Every pair is weighed for its net gold — the figure we quote, without the lac.
Navratna ponchi or polki ponchi?
Navratna ponchi
All nine planetary stones in their traditional order, the ruby at the centre.
See the navratna ponchiPolki ponchi
Set with polki — uncut natural diamonds — in kundan, for a paler, softer shine.
What polki isGold ponchi for brides
- Wear it as a pair, chosen with the rest of the Rajasthani set.
- Pair it with a gold hasli — the other piece we are known for.
- Send us your wedding date and wrist measurement in the first message.
- Allow 15 to 20 days for each pair.
What is the difference between ponchi, pochi and pauchi?
They are spellings of one word, from pahuncha, the wrist — you will also see paunchi and punchi. In the hills of Uttarakhand, the Garhwali and Kumaoni pauchi is a related ornament with designs of its own. Ours is the Rajputi ponchi of Rajasthan, made in kundan meena — the jewellery craft Jaipur is known for.
Is a ponchi the same as a bangle or a kada?
No. A bangle or a kada is one rigid ring of metal. A ponchi is made of separate set pieces strung together, so it is flexible and sits close to the wrist — and it is priced differently, because its stones and setting count as much as its gold.
Is a gold ponchi made in 22K or 18K?
We make it in both. A 22K ponchi holds 916 parts of gold in a thousand and has the warmer colour; an 18K ponchi, at 750, is lighter on the budget and firmer on the wrist. Either way the gold is hallmarked by BIS.
Why is there lac in a gold ponchi?
Because the jadai needs it. Lac, the resin of the lac insect, is the bed the kundan is pressed into; without it the kundan cannot hold, and the stones and polki will not stay in place. Lac has weight but no gold value, so the weight we give for every piece is its net gold weight, with the lac taken out.
How much does a gold ponchi weigh?
It depends on the design and the stones, so the net gold weight is given on each piece’s own page — never counting the lac. Ask us on WhatsApp for the weight of any design.
How much does a gold ponchi cost?
It is priced in parts: the net gold weight at the day’s rate for 18K or 22K, the stones — navratna or polki — and the making. Check today’s gold rate, and ask us for the breakup of any pair.
How long does it take to make a gold ponchi?
15 to 20 days for a pair. Our karigars make one piece at a time: every stone is set by hand in the jadai, and the pieces are then strung in the puwai.
How do I choose the size of a gold ponchi?
Measure around the widest part of the wrist with a tailor’s tape, snug but not tight, and send us the number — or send a bangle that already fits. Tell us whether it will be worn with a chuda, and we size the pair to suit.