Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Here's a first look at the best catwalk moments from Day One of India International Jewellery Week.
The second edition of the India International Jewellery Week got off to a great start on July 31 in Mumbai.
High-end jewellers put up dazzling displays of diamonds, gold and gems with several celebrities and well-known models taking to the ramp. Take a look.
The renowned Gitanjali Group kicked things off officially, with a star (and bling!) studded showing from their label Giantti.
Gitanjali tied up with the Beti campaign against female foeticide, so a lot of mother-daughter duos took to the ramp to pledge their support.
But first, flying solo we have the lovely Sonam Kapoor draped in a simple powder-blue sari and strings of pearls. Classic!
Glam in green
Image: Riya Sen for GitanjaliPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Riya Sen was also minus mother Moon Moon but managed to look as alluring as ever in a green sari and precious necklace.
Mom and me
Image: Bipasha Basu (right) and her mother for GitanjaliPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Bipasha Basu looked ravishing in peach and a diamond necklace, stepping out in style alongside her mother -- so that's where she gets her youthful skin from!
Designs on you
Image: Neeta and Nishka Lulla for GitanjaliPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Designer Neeta Lulla accompanied her daughter Nishka -- while the senior designer opted for all-black, the younger one shone in a colourful ghagra choli.
Daddy duty
Image: Rohit Roy (right) with his daughter for GitanjaliPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Actor Rohit Roy (in a dapper suit and aviators) and his daughter made for a cute sight on the catwalk.
Models in the making
Image: Young girls catwalk on behalf of the Beti campaign at the Gitanjali showingPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
These four little girls were simply adorable, enjoying their moment in the spotlight.
Thrice as nice
Image: Madhoo (centre) with her daughters for GitanjaliPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Actress Madhoo was a vision in this grey-silver gown and strutted out holding hands with her daughters.
Matching in yellow
Image: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Kaveri Kapur for GitanjaliPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Actress-singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and daughter Kaveri Kapur matched up perfectly in sunny yellow.
Swishing in
Image: Deepshikha (right) and her daughter for GitanjaliPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Proving moms can still look sexy in a poncho dress was actress Deepshikha, accompanied by her young one.
Bevy of beautiful women
Image: Soha Ali Khan, Bipasha Basu's mother, Riya Sen and Bipasha Basu for GitanjaliPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Soha Ali Khan also made an entrance in a glittering lehenga and earrings. She is seen here posing alongside Mrs Basu, Riya Sen and Bipasha at the close of the Gitanjali collection.
All-white
Image: The Eekani Jewels showingPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
The next show was by Eekani Jewels, the brand of designer duo Khyati Dani and Tarun Jethanandani, who displayed all their pieces against white outfits, such as you see here.
Strike a pose
Image: Deepti Gujral for Eekani JewelsPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Model Deepti Gujral poses in a necklace of red gem and diamond strands with matching earrings.
Making a statement
Image: Surelee Joseph for Eekani JewelsPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Wearing a jewelled headband, bracelet, cocktail ring and chandelier earrings, Surelee Joseph is the epitome of elegance.
Passion for pearls
Image: Nargis Farai for Eekani JewelsPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
B-Town starlet Nargis Farai, drizzled in pearls, was the Eekani showstopper.
Teamwork
Image: Nargis Farai (second from right) with the Eekani Jewels teamPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Nargis poses with the Eekani Jewels team at the close of their collection.
Mad about mauve
Image: Sanea Sheikh for Monica KapurPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Model Sanea Sheikh was one of the first catwalk queens showcasing the work of jewellery designer Monica Kapur -- she is seen here in a mauve gown with a matching earring-necklace set.
White vision
Image: Nethra Raghuraman for Monica KapurPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Nethra Raghuraman looks like an Indian empress in her maang tikka and necklace, set off by a white corset-lehenga.
Delicate danglers
Image: The Monica Kapur showingPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Kapur offers up this pair of delicate danglers and matching pearl-gold necklace next.
Mermaid mesmeriser
Image: The Monica Kapur showingPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
A one-sided floor-sweeper and tasteful accessories make for a pretty picture.
Sheer beauty
Image: Anjali Lavania for Monica KapurPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Anjali Lavania shows off her figure in a sheer gown and another set of glittering jewellery.
Cocktail chic
Image: The Monica Kapur showingPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Who says you can't rock a cocktail with the right pieces? We love this green mult-strand set.
Something for the men
Image: Monica Kapur and Manish GoyalPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
TV actor Manish Goyal was the showstopper for Monica, wearing a collar clip.
Sparkling all over
Image: Angela Jonsson (centre) with the Datwanis at the Gehna showingPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
Model Angela Jonsson stunned on the ramp for Gehna Jewellers, owned by the Datwanis -- she wore an eye-popping necklace, tiara, earrings, cuff, ring...the list is endless!
Bridal blush
Image: Geeta Basra for Sangam ChainsPhotographs: Courtesy Clea Public Relations
And finally, here is Geeta Basra for Sangam Chains, looking very bridal in her red lehenga and heavyduty gold!
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