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PIX: Ayesha, Sonakshi shine on the ramp
We bring you the grand closing of India International Jewellery Week in Mumbai on August 19 -- the 'Best of the Best' showing.
The IIJW drew to a grand close yesterday, with one final showing that displayed the best work of all participating designers.
Models paraded in mind-blowing jewellery and creativity was at an alltime high with all the bling on the runway presented as innovatively as possible.
Bollywood starlets Ayesha Takia and Sonakshi Sinha also took turns on the ramp, modelling the same eye-searing diamond necklace as the flashbulbs went into overdrive. Take a look.
We start off with Tapur Chatterjee, whose rich look consists of so many gleaming accessories you don't know where to start. But the focal point is definitely that thunderous neckpiece and the miscellaneous bangles adorning her wrists. The danglers, rings and hairpin are suitably understated in comparison.
Bright and shiny
For ladies who look beyond diamonds, this polki, emerald, ruby and pearl set is just the thing.
Classy affair
With strings of diamonds in her hair, Anjali Lavania sashays in a gorgeous droplet necklace and her dress emulates the studded richness of her jewels. Don't miss the huge stone in her cocktail ring!
Orange razzmatazz
Ponds Femina Miss India-Earth 2010 Nicole Faria looks coy as she poses in an orange stone-adorned set and wrist cuffs.
Rubies and pearls
Rubies and pearls mix effortlessly and cascade becomingly along multiple rows of chains.
Flower power
You have to appreciate the craftsmanship of this flower pendant, with its shaded green and gold hues.
Dolphin display
This heavy piece looks more like it belongs behind glass than someone's neck, what with gold and diamond dolphins riding encrusted, swirling waves!
Geometric inlay
Alesia Raut takes her turn sporting this sharply angular necklace with inlaid stones and matching earrings.
Shelling it out
Glowing serenely, Pia Trivedi wears a set of filigreed red and bronzed shells in precious metal.
Solitaire extraordinaire
This simple design puts a number of large, exquisite solitaires on display, each probably worth a ransom!
Pretty in pink
Ayesha Takia steps out of the wings, showing off the crowning glory of the show -- a diamond and ruby set so heavy, it looks like it could weigh you down!
Delicately netted
Criss-crossing all over the place, this necklace shows off a netted design.
Swirls that end with pearls
Gently winding their way around the model's neck, strings of diamonds show off a swirling pattern that ends in pearl drops.
Royal veil
Gold, pearls and precious stones create a towering crown and beaded veil that falls all the way to the knees.
Opulent offering
You don't need a collar if you own what Carol Gracias is wearing! Polki diamonds fall all the way to her shoulders in an unimaginably thick necklace.
Stylish spray
We loved this sprig of diamonds, spraying out across one side, with a single, delicate flower placed on one side.
Gorgeous geometry
Jesse Randhawa shows off a geometric design with matching cuff -- again, don't miss the solitaires dotting the intersections of each diamond line.
Second time around
And we see the winning piece once more, this time transferred from Ayesha to Sonakshi Sinha -- wonder which of them held up better under that massive weight?