Photographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
We bring you runway action from Day Three of the ongoing India International Jewellery Week 2012!
Yesterday, we brought you the best of jewellery and showings from the first two days of the IIJW, currently underway in Mumbai.
Today we bring you coverage from Day Three, which saw plenty of famous faces and catwalk queens take to the ramp once more. Take a look!
We start off with the YS18 showing by jewellery designer Yogendra Sethi for Intergem Exports -- seen here is model Shruti Agarwal in a splendid ruby and diamond necklace with matching brooch and ring.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Zarine Khan for YS18Photographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Zarine Khan was quite the bride in a heavy emerald necklace and maang tikka that matched her outfit.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Zeenat Aman for YS18Photographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
The lovely Zeenat Aman presented the timeless appeal of the YS18 line in a colourful, chunky gem set.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Deepti Gujral for Anand ShahPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Anand Shah's amazing collection mixed traditional touches with contemporary design, as is apparent from the jaw-dropping gold and diamond accessories seen on Deepti Gujral.
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Image: Alesia Raut for Anand ShahPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Alesia Raut strikes a pose in an intricate semi-necklace (it doesn't go all the way around) and oversized bangles.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Sonali Bendre for Anand ShahPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Sonali Bendre was the showstopper for Shah, modelling a very vibrant and twisted necklace, along with matching cuff.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: A Zeenat Desai creationPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Zeenat Desai's pieces were distinctly Indian and had a glamorous old-world feel to them, like this pearl and diamond set.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: A Zeenat Desai creationPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
The designer presented some of her jewellery rather interestingly, though -- get a load of this maang tikka draped across the eyes!
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Surelee Joseph for Zeenat DesaiPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Sporting a precious beaded black diadem and a sword pendant, Surelee Joseph dominates the runway.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: A Ceres by Nitin Goenka creationPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
The Jewel Trendz showing featured the work of several designers.
Here we see a lovely half-and-half neckpiece and matching earrings, with diamond-studded florals meeting strands of rubies, from the Ceres collection by Nitin Goenka.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: A Ceres by Nitin Goenka creationPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Another intricate neckpiece and danglers step out, displaying fabulously large ruby drops.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Anchal Kumar for Jewel Darshan by Paresh ShahPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Anchal Kumar models lovely antiquated accessories from Jewel Darshan by Paresh Shah.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: A Jewel Darshan creation by Paresh ShahPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
A more modern neckpiece is seen next, featuring gathers in solid gold and a pendant.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: A Sanskriti creation by Nidhi and Karan GoradiaPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Nidhi and Karan Goradia's brand Sanskriti also offered a fusion line, blending jhumkas and kadas with cocktail rings and pendants.
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Image: A Sanskriti creation by Nidhi and Karan GoradiaPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
The Sanskriti accessories were teamed with neons and Westernwear to provide a contrasting effect.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: A Nandita Agarwal creation for AsthaPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
The International Gemological Institute showing featured an assortment of jewels from young upcoming talent.
Here is a pretty filigree set from Nandita Agarwal for Astha.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Deepti Gujral for the Tara Jauhar Collection by Neha LullaPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Deepti Gujral sparkled in this bow-tied pattern choker and heavily encrusted earrings from the Tara Jauhar Collection by Neha Lulla.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Preeti Desai for the Tara Jauhar Collection by Neha LullaPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Lulla's showstopper, a scalloped diamond and pearl-edged necklace with a ruby centre, matching earrings and cuff, were modelled by Preeti Desai.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Candice Pinto for the Cappuccino CollectionPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Chanelling the red carpet look, the Cappuccino Collection was positively dripping luxury, as is apparent from Candice Pinto's multi-strand diamond necklace and earrings.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: A Cappuccino Collection creationPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
A diamond and ruby set is the cynosure of all eyes.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Pria Kataaria Puri for the Cappuccino CollectionPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Cappuccino Collection ambassador and accomplished fashion designer Pria Kataaria Puri sailed out gracefully in this gorgeous emerald necklace with double rectangle and square pendants, kada and rings.
Incidentally, she also designed the models' outfits for this showing.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: A Laksh Pahuja creationPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Laksh Pahuja offered up some truly unique statement pieces from his latest line 'Patriotism, Peace and Passion', dedicated to the nation.
Check out this gold and diamond studded hair ornament inspired by the conch shell.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: A Laksh Pahuja creationPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
There was also something for the men -- a tribute to heroes like Bhagat Singh, which was a medallion modelled like a flame with the heroes' heads in the centre.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: A Laksh Pahuja creationPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
This brooch was a tribute to women and the cause of breast cancer -- a silver lattice leaf design endings in diamonds.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: A Kays Jewels creationPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Kays Jewels featured touches of the Nizam and Maharaja eras, like this extravagant kundan set.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Sucheta Sharma for Kays JewelsPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Sucheta Sharma shows off a gorgeous feminine floral necklace, danglers and matching bracelet.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Juhi Chawla for Kays JewelsPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
The effervescent Juhi Chawla performed showstopping honours in a spread collar choker with polkis and emeralds, earrings, bangles and armlet.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Kavita Kharayat for Nobuko IshikawaPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
And finally, the late distinguished Japanese designer Nobuko Ishikawa's beautiful designs closed the IIJW's third day.
Seen here is Kavita Kharayat in a metal necklace and golden scrolls engraved with detailing, with long thread tassels which touched the waist.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Sanea Shaikh for Nobuko IshikawaPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Sanea Shaikh shows off an emerald string necklace and pendant.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Image: Carol Gracias for Nobuko IshikawaPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Supermodel Carol Gracias closed the show in this solid round necklace from which emerged different pendants, trellises, bouquets of flowers and orchids.
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