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IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!

Last updated on: August 22, 2012 18:42 IST

Image: Shruti Agarwal for YS18
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 YS18
Photographs: 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 YS18
Photographs: 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 Shah
Photographs: 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.

IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!

Image: Alesia Raut for Anand Shah
Photographs: 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 Shah
Photographs: 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 creation
Photographs: 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 creation
Photographs: 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 Desai
Photographs: 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 creation
Photographs: 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 creation
Photographs: 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 Shah
Photographs: 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 Shah
Photographs: 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 Goradia
Photographs: 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.

IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!

Image: A Sanskriti creation by Nidhi and Karan Goradia
Photographs: 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 Astha
Photographs: 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 Lulla
Photographs: 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 Lulla
Photographs: 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 Collection
Photographs: 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 creation
Photographs: 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 Collection
Photographs: 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 creation
Photographs: 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 creation
Photographs: 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 creation
Photographs: 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 creation
Photographs: 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 Jewels
Photographs: 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 Jewels
Photographs: 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 Ishikawa
Photographs: 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 Ishikawa
Photographs: 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 Ishikawa
Photographs: 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.