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IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Sporting a precious beaded black diadem and a sword pendant, Surelee Joseph dominates the runway.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
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!
Another intricate neckpiece and danglers step out, displaying fabulously large ruby drops.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Anchal Kumar models lovely antiquated accessories from Jewel Darshan by Paresh Shah.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
A more modern neckpiece is seen next, featuring gathers in solid gold and a pendant.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
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!
The Sanskriti accessories were teamed with neons and Westernwear to provide a contrasting effect.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
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!
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!
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!
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!
A diamond and ruby set is the cynosure of all eyes.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Kays Jewels featured touches of the Nizam and Maharaja eras, like this extravagant kundan set.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Sucheta Sharma shows off a gorgeous feminine floral necklace, danglers and matching bracelet.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
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!
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!
Sanea Shaikh shows off an emerald string necklace and pendant.
IMAGES: Zarine, Preeti, Sonali sparkle in diamonds!
Supermodel Carol Gracias closed the show in this solid round necklace from which emerged different pendants, trellises, bouquets of flowers and orchids.