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Open Setting Jewellery Jaipur — Taparia Jewels
Open Setting Jewellery Jaipur from Taparia Jewels is one of the most technically demanding jewellery specialities available from any Indian manufacturer. At Taparia Jewels, we craft Open Setting Jewellery Jaipur using Polki, Diamond, Kundan, Meena, Jadau & Open Setting techniques from our C-Scheme, Jaipur workshop since 1986. Therefore, every piece carries exceptional technical skill and four decades of generational Karigar expertise. Furthermore, Open Setting Jewellery Jaipur is our most distinctive manufacturing speciality — a technique that sets every Taparia Jewels piece apart from standard jewellery alternatives.
In 2026, this technique has become one of the most searched fine jewellery styles among serious buyers, HNI collectors, and brides who want maximum gemstone brilliance. Consequently, buyers from across India and internationally seek this specific technique from verified Jaipur manufacturers. At Taparia Jewels, Open Setting is not a recent addition. It has been our signature technique since our founding in 1986.
What is Open Setting Jewellery Jaipur
Open Setting is a jewellery setting technique. Gemstones sit in an open gold framework. Light enters each stone from both above and below at the same time. This is different from closed or bezel settings where metal surrounds the stone and blocks light from entering the sides and bottom. Furthermore, Open Setting is also different from prong settings. In Open Setting, a fully open framework creates no metal blocking any angle of light entry at all.
The result is maximum brilliance, depth, and colour from every gemstone. A Polki diamond in Open Setting glows from within with warm, ancestral light. A cut diamond in Open Setting produces more sparkle than any closed setting of the same stone. Furthermore, coloured gemstones — Emeralds, Rubies, Tanzanite — show their truest, deepest colour only in Open Setting. Closed settings block the light that brings a coloured stone to life.
The History of This Ancient Technique
Open Setting has roots in the ancient Jadau goldsmithing tradition of Rajasthan. Jaipur's master Karigars developed and refined this technique over centuries. They originally used it to maximise the glow of Polki diamonds in royal jewellery pieces. The Mughal courts and later the Rajput royal families prized Open Setting Polki jewellery specifically for this warm, living quality. Furthermore, as detailed in our Jadau Necklace guide, the Jadau technique of embedding stones in gold foil is the foundation of Open Setting craftsmanship in Jaipur. Consequently, genuine Open Setting from Taparia Jewels traces directly to this ancient royal tradition.
Polki vs Diamond — Two Very Different Things
Polki and Diamond are not the same stone. They create very different results when used in Open Setting. It is important to understand this before buying.
Polki is a natural, uncut, unpolished diamond. It is used exactly as it comes from the earth. In Open Setting, Polki produces a warm, soft, ancestral glow. Each Polki stone is completely individual. No two look the same in shape, size, or the way they catch light. Furthermore, this individuality makes Polki Open Setting pieces irreplaceable — by definition a unique, never-to-be-repeated creation.
Diamond is a cut and polished natural stone. Cut diamonds are shaped into precise forms that reflect light efficiently, making them brighter and more sparkly. In Open Setting, cut diamonds produce maximum, controlled brilliance. Furthermore, cut diamond Open Setting suits reception nights, cocktail events, and modern styling beautifully. Consequently, buyers who want heritage warmth choose Polki Open Setting. Buyers who want contemporary sparkle choose cut Diamond Open Setting.
At Taparia Jewels, we craft both. Many of our pieces combine Polki and Diamonds together. The contrast between raw warmth and precision brilliance creates pieces of extraordinary visual depth.
Why This Technique Demands Master Karigar Skill
Open Setting is among the hardest jewellery techniques to execute correctly. This is why very few manufacturers in Jaipur do it well. Taparia Jewels' 40 years of Open Setting expertise is genuinely rare.
Building the Open Framework
Creating an Open Setting framework requires shaping gold into a precise skeletal structure. This structure holds each stone securely without any surrounding metal support. The framework must be strong enough to protect each stone through years of wear. Furthermore, it must be light enough to remain visually invisible — so only the gemstone and its glow are seen. Consequently, an Open Setting Karigar must balance structural strength with visual delicacy. This skill takes decades to develop.
Choosing the Right Stones
Not every gemstone suits Open Setting. Stones must be selected for their ability to hold securely in an open framework. Polki diamonds for Open Setting are chosen for their specific flat base. They must sit flush in the gold foil without rocking or shifting. Furthermore, cut diamonds for Open Setting must be calibrated to exact sizes. Each stone must fit its individual cell precisely. Consequently, stone selection takes as long as the setting process itself.
Gold Craftsmanship and Precision
The gold used in Open Setting must be worked to exceptional precision. Each cell in the framework is shaped individually by hand. The walls of each cell are calibrated to exactly the right height. They must be tall enough to secure the stone and short enough to allow maximum light entry. Furthermore, all our Open Setting pieces use 18K hallmarked gold. This gives the framework both strength and warmth. Consequently, the gold craftsmanship in our pieces is as technically impressive as the stone setting itself.
Our Complete Collection
At Taparia Jewels, our Open Setting range covers every major jewellery format. Each piece is handcrafted individually at our C-Scheme workshop by master Karigars.
Polki Necklace in Open Setting
Our Open Setting Polki Necklace is our most iconic piece. Natural uncut Polki diamonds sit in individual open gold cells. Each stone glows with warm, ancestral light from every angle at once. This technique, rooted in the Jadau tradition of our Jadau Necklace guide, creates a necklace where the light quality changes with every movement. Furthermore, many brides pair this necklace with our Emerald Polki Choker for a layered look of extraordinary depth.
Diamond Ring in Open Setting
Our Open Setting Diamond Ring places precision-cut natural diamonds in open gold frameworks. Each stone receives light from every angle. The result is far greater brilliance than any closed or bezel setting of the same stone can produce. Furthermore, our Open Setting Diamond Rings are our most popular daily luxury piece. They combine clean, contemporary sparkle with the heritage craftsmanship of Jaipur's finest setting tradition. Additionally, buyers who love our Tanzanite Polki Ring often commission a matching Open Setting Diamond Ring as a daily wear companion.
Emerald Earrings in Open Setting
Our Open Setting Emerald Earrings place natural Zambian and Colombian Emeralds in open gold frameworks. The deep green of a natural Emerald shows its truest colour in Open Setting — unobstructed by surrounding metal. Furthermore, as detailed in our Emerald Polki Choker guide, Zambian Emeralds have a cool deep green while Colombian Emeralds carry a pure electric green. Both look most vivid in Open Setting. Consequently, these are our most colour-rich earring pieces.
Ruby Bracelet in Open Setting
Our Open Setting Ruby Bracelet places natural Rubies — Burmese, Mozambique, or Glassfield — in open gold framework links across a flexible bracelet structure. Each Ruby receives full light from above and below. This produces the deepest, truest red a natural Ruby can show. Furthermore, as detailed in our Ruby Polki Ring guide, natural Ruby in Open Setting delivers both visual impact and full astrological benefit. Consequently, this bracelet pairs beautifully with our Polki, Diamond Bangles for a fully layered wrist look.
Tanzanite Pendant in Open Setting
Our Open Setting Tanzanite Pendant places rare violet-blue Tanzanite in an open gold disc on an 18K gold chain. The colour-shifting quality of Tanzanite — violet-blue in daylight, deep purple under incandescent light — is most dramatic in Open Setting. No surrounding metal interferes with the light entering the stone from every angle. Furthermore, as detailed in our Tanzanite Polki Ring guide, Tanzanite is found only near Mount Kilimanjaro — making this an extraordinary rare gemstone investment. Additionally, many buyers pair this with our Navratan Jewellery pieces for a complete spiritually significant gemstone wardrobe.
Complete Open Setting Bridal Set
Our Open Setting Bridal Set combines an Open Setting Polki Necklace, Open Setting Diamond or Emerald Earrings, Open Setting Maang Tikka, and Open Setting Bangles in a coordinated bridal ensemble. Furthermore, as detailed in our Bridal Jewellery Trends 2026 guide, modern brides increasingly choose one dominant setting technique across their complete bridal jewellery. Open Setting delivers the most photographically brilliant bridal look available from any Jaipur manufacturer. Consequently, our Open Setting Bridal Set is our most ambitious commission — a complete statement of manufacturing excellence.
Who Buys Open Setting Jewellery Jaipur
Our Open Setting pieces attract the most technically knowledgeable buyers in our entire client base.
Serious Jewellery Collectors
Collectors who understand jewellery at a technical level seek Open Setting specifically for its demonstration of manufacturing skill. They know that Open Setting is harder to execute than any other technique. Furthermore, they know that a genuine Open Setting piece from a 40-year C-Scheme manufacturer carries artisanal value that mass-market alternatives cannot touch. Consequently, these buyers commission Open Setting pieces as the centrepiece investments of their collections, as we detail in our Jewellery Investment guide.
HNI and Ultra-Rich Buyers
HNI buyers want pieces that show both material wealth and manufacturing skill. Open Setting uses more gold per piece than closed settings. The open framework needs additional structural material to stay rigid without surrounding metal walls. Furthermore, the extended Karigar time required for Open Setting adds significant artisanal value to every piece. Consequently, Open Setting Jewellery Jaipur from Taparia Jewels carries the highest artisanal premium of any technique we offer.
NRI Buyers Seeking Something Unique
NRI buyers from the USA, UK, UAE, Singapore, and Canada commission Open Setting pieces because this technique is genuinely difficult to find at quality level outside Jaipur. Few international jewellery manufacturers have mastered Open Setting at the level our C-Scheme Karigars have practised for 40 years. Furthermore, an Open Setting piece from Taparia Jewels gives NRI buyers something authentically unique. No other guest at any occasion owns the same thing. Consequently, Open Setting becomes a signature piece worn with complete confidence.
Brides Who Want Maximum Photographic Impact
Brides choose Open Setting because it photographs more brilliantly than any closed setting under every lighting condition. Wedding photography captures light. Open Setting captures and reflects more light per stone than any alternative technique. Furthermore, as detailed in our Maang Tikka guide, an Open Setting Maang Tikka glows at the centre parting of the hair under even dim mandap lighting. Consequently, brides who choose Open Setting create bridal portraits of extraordinary jewellery brilliance.
Customise Your Piece at Taparia Jewels
At Taparia Jewels, we welcome completely custom Open Setting commissions. First, choose your gemstone — Polki for ancestral warmth, cut Diamond for precision brilliance, Emerald for colour depth, Ruby for bold red, or Tanzanite for rare violet-blue. Next, choose your format — Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bangles, Pendant, Maang Tikka, Brooch, or complete Bridal Set.
Furthermore, choose your gold karat — 18K for maximum purity, or 14K for a lighter framework. Additionally, discuss your design complexity — from a single statement stone to a full multi-stone necklace with dozens of individual cells. Contact us at our contact page or WhatsApp +91 9950966382 to begin your commission today.
Many of our buyers build a complete jewellery wardrobe over time. They begin with an Open Setting Ring, then add Open Setting Earrings, then commission Open Setting Bangles, and finally a complete Open Setting Bridal Set. Consequently, Taparia Jewels becomes a lifetime jewellery partner for buyers who understand this technique's uniqueness and lasting value.
Why Taparia Jewels
Open Setting is our founding speciality. Since 1986, Open Setting has been one of our six core manufacturing techniques. Therefore, our Karigar knowledge is built on four decades of continuous daily practice.
We are the manufacturer. Every piece comes directly from our own C-Scheme workshop. Therefore, you receive manufacturer-direct quality without retail markup.
Natural gemstones only. Every Open Setting piece uses natural Polki, natural cut Diamonds, or natural coloured gemstones. Furthermore, complete documentation is available on request. Therefore, every buyer receives full confidence in every stone.
Complete trust on every piece. Every piece carries our 40-year reputation. Natural gemstones. Hallmarked gold. Master Karigar technique. Furthermore, we are completely transparent about every material because our reputation has always depended on it.
C-Scheme — the home of Open Setting. Our workshop sits at the heart of Jaipur's most respected jewellery manufacturing district. Specifically, buying from a C-Scheme manufacturer means buying from the source of this ancient technique.
Follow Us for Inspiration
We share our latest Open Setting pieces, new arrivals, and craftsmanship insights regularly. Follow us on Instagram at Taparia Jewels for real pieces and styling content. Furthermore, connect with us on LinkedIn at Taparia Jewels for our complete jewellery knowledge series. Additionally, explore our entire blog collection for detailed guides on every technique and gemstone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is Open Setting in jewellery?
Open Setting is a technique where gemstones sit in an open gold framework — light enters each stone from above and below at the same time. This maximises brilliance beyond what any closed or bezel setting achieves. Furthermore, Open Setting is one of the most technically demanding techniques in Indian fine jewellery. Therefore, genuine Open Setting Jewellery Jaipur from Taparia Jewels represents the highest level of manufacturing skill available from any C-Scheme workshop.
What is the difference between Polki and Diamond in Open Setting?
Polki is a natural, uncut, unpolished diamond — used exactly as it comes from the earth. In Open Setting, Polki produces a warm, diffused, ancestral glow that is organic and individual. Diamond is a natural stone that has been cut and polished to maximise light reflection. In Open Setting, cut Diamond produces controlled, contemporary brilliance. Furthermore, both are natural stones — the difference is entirely in how they are shaped and the visual result they produce.
Why is Open Setting more expensive than standard settings?
Open Setting needs more gold for structural integrity, longer Karigar time for precise framework building, and more careful stone selection. Furthermore, very few Karigars have the skill to execute Open Setting correctly — making this expertise genuinely rare and valuable. Consequently, Open Setting carries a premium that reflects both the additional materials and the exceptional skill involved.
Can I commission a custom Open Setting piece?
Yes, absolutely. We welcome completely custom commissions in any format — Ring, Necklace, Earrings, Bangles, Pendant, or Bridal Set — with any gemstone combination. Furthermore, we share photographs at every stage of production via WhatsApp. Therefore, contact us at +91 9950966382 to begin your commission.
How long does a custom Open Setting piece take?
A custom Open Setting piece typically takes 18 to 28 working days. A complete Open Setting Bridal Set takes 30 to 45 working days. Furthermore, we share production updates via WhatsApp throughout. Consequently, you stay fully involved from stone selection to final polish and delivery.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship fully insured across India and internationally as per our Shipping Policy. Every shipment carries complete gemstone documentation and insurance. Additionally, please review our Return & Exchange Policy before placing your order.
Order from Taparia Jewels Jaipur
Visit our showroom by appointment at C-73, Flat No. 402, Blue Sky Apartments, Sarojini Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur 302001. WhatsApp us at +91 9950966382 for our current catalogue. Furthermore, explore our complete collection at tapariajewels.com and our entire blog collection.
We look forward to crafting your Open Setting Jewellery Jaipur piece — maximum gemstone brilliance, 40 years of Taparia Jewels craftsmanship, from the C-Scheme workshop that has mastered this ancient technique since 1986.
