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Last updated on: August 23, 2012 17:41 IST
Bipasha Basu for Nakshatra by Gitanjali
We bring you runway action from Day Four of the ongoing India International Jewellery Week 2012!

We've already brought you the best of Days One, Two and Three at the IIJW, currently underway in Mumbai.

Today we bring you coverage from the fourth, which featured some of the biggest names -- and baubles -- yet! Take a look.

Bong bombshell Bipasha Basu created quite a stir as the showstopper for the Nakshatra line from Gitanjali -- the actress went back to her modelling roots, taking to the runway in a tasteful diamond necklace and classy lehenga.

IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!

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Neha Dhupia for Asmi by Gitanjali

Gitanjali's Asmi collection was crowned with the presence of Neha Dhupia, in rows of polkis with rubies and emeralds.

IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!

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Ankita Shorey for Sangini by Gitanjali

And the Sangini line, also by Gitanjali, saw Miss India 2011 Ankita Shorey glide out in a gorgeous kundan maang tikka and earrings.

IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!

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Alesia Raut for Raksha Enterprises

Raksha Enterprises offered up jewellery which was enamelled and had coloured stones featuring Indian motifs like this floral neckpiece seen on Alesia Raut.

IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!

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A Raksha Enterprises creation

A beautiful necklace ending in a single pearl drop is complemented by matching earrings.

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A Raksha Enterprises creation

Red enameled brilliance comes to the fore with this stunning ethnic set.

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A Kashi Jewellers creation

Inspired by nature and the environment so that animals, forests, waterfalls, flowers and trees were the basis of their line, Kashi Jewellers presented stylish, elegant pieces like this three-strand diamond necklace.

IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!

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Alesia Raut for Kashi Jewellers

Alesia Raut shows off a beautiful floral set, designed to look like its set against a green foliage background.

IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!

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Esha Gupta for Kashi Jewellers

Former beauty queen and actress Esha Gupta wore the piece de resistance, a diamond bib-necklace featuring a striking ruby flower, teamed with earrings, bracelet, rings and a jewelled hair clip.

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Deepti Gujral for D Navinchandra

The collection from was D Navinchandra was an ode to the beauty of queens and inspired by the treasures from kingdoms of bygone eras. Here, Deepti Gujral poses in a luxurious set that makes a statement.

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Binal Trivedi for D Navinchandra

Next we have Binal Trivedi in an equally eye-catching flowery choker and danglers, set off by a cuff and cocktail ring.

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Yami Gautam for D Navinchandra

Stepping out in the showstopper -- a dramatic necklace with a 3D diamond floral centre, along with a ring, bracelet and earrings -- we have Vicky Donor star Yami Gautam.

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A KGK Entice creation

The Entice line by KGK was handcrafted by international designers, featuring unconventional, flexible and lightweight jewellery like this delicate necklace and earrings.

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A KGK Entice creation

Rich blue sapphires sparkle and dazzle in a diamond floral setting.

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Malaika Arora Khan for KGK Entice

Bollywood's favourite item girl Malaika Arora Khan looked like a million dollars in a neckpiece with diamonds, emeralds and blue sapphires turned into blossoms, which were captured in ellipses of diamonds surrounded by emerald flowers.

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Anchal Kumar for Aavriti and Daspan

Designer duo Aavriti Jain and Siddharth Daspan showcased a totally avant garde line, inspired by regional handicrafts.

Here Anchal Kumar struts her stuff in a divided gold and abstract gem necklace and maang tikka.

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Candice Pinto for Aavriti and Daspan

Things take a kitschy turn with this kite thread wheel hair accessory modelled by Candice Pinto, alongside an assortment of more wearable necklaces.

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An Aavriti and Daspan creation

A gold baseball mask for the face, studded with gems and teamed with strands of black beads closed the Aavriti and Daspan show.

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Sucheta Sharma for Manish Khatt

Manish Khatt chose to feature predominantly earrings at his showing, like these exquisite geometric danglers worn by Sucheta Sharma.

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Shruti Agarwal for Manish Khatt

Shruti Agarwal strikes a pose in an attractive pair of diamond and sapphire sprays.

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Pia Trivedi for Manish Khatt

Pia Trivedi models the showstopper and only neckpiece from the collection, a draped, curved diamond and gold flaring pendant.

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A Saboo Fine Jewels creation

Saboo Fine Jewels offered up ethnic, classic and contemporary creations. Here is a kundan raani haar ending in a pear-shaped pendant.

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A Saboo Fine Jewels creation

Enamel set in gold with large gemstones adds vibrant, contrasting colours to this ensemble.

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Reha Sukheja for Saboo Fine Jewels

Former beauty queen and model Reha Sukheja was resplendent in the Saboo showstopper, a peacock-inspired necklace, cuff, earrings and ring crafted from emeralds and diamonds.

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A Birdichand Ghanshyamdas creation

The many opulent pieces from jewellers Birdichand Ghanshyamdas were also influenced by animal and floral patterns and featured mainly polkis or uncut diamonds, alongside precious pearls.

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Deepti Gujral for Birdichand Ghanshyamdas

Deepti Gujral looks like royalty in this luxurious raani haar and matching danglers.

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Deepti Gujral for Birdichand Ghanshyamdas

Showstopper Sushmita Sen was the epitome of glamour in a glittering necklace with sparkling star motifs.

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Anchal Kumar for Jewels Emporium

And finally, we come to the Jewels Emporium showing, which saw a unique combination of French and Indian techniques.

Seen here is Anchal Kumar in a statement diamond haar hung with rubies and pearls.

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A Jewels Emporium creation

A flaming orange flower neckpiece is the cynosure of all eyes, and comes with matching earrings.

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Dipali Goenka for Jewels Emporium

Dipali Goenka, Director of Welspun Retail Ltd modelled the showstopper, a dramatic collar with beautiful enamel work and matching earrings, bangles and rings.