Raveena Tandon, Divya Khosla Kumar and Sagarika Ghatge dazzle in diamonds at IIJW 2014 in Mumbai

Diamonds dazzled aplenty at the India International Jewellery Week 2014, presented by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). A host of starry names turned showstoppers for the day, including Raveena Tandon for Dipti-Amisha and Sagarika Ghatge for Ganjam.
Iconic pieces inspired by Indian traditions were the show-stealers at the Nazraana presents IIJW 2014 in association with PCJ
With the ramp turned into a grand mandap, Swarovski Gemstones Gemvisions showcased exquisite wedding jewellery for brides from across the country.The baubles featured sapphires, topazes, rhodolites, peridots, amethysts, citrines, black spinels, marcasites, zirconia and synthetic stones. A host of beauty queens, including Simran Kaur Mundi (Miss India Universe 2008), Prachi Mishra (Miss India Earth 2012), Natasha Suri (Miss India World 2006) and Zoya Afroz (Miss India 2013 second runner-up) walked the ramp. Zarine Khan, as a Rajasthani bride, was the showstopper.
PN Gadgil Jewellers in association with HRD Antwerp showcased a medley of diamonds and rubies in their ‘The Bridal Collection’. A crisp line of 16 sets, the show opened with delicate leaf design earrings with matching neckpiece. Geometrics came in the shape of tiny rectangles for choker, strands of rubies held a prominent diamond centre and fragile filigree design turned the collar into a stunner. Director-actor Divya Khosla Kumar was the showstopper and created a flutter with a grand three-strand pearl necklace and a diamond choker, lace cuffs and rings that she was sporting.
Inspired by the beauty of the royal Victorian era, Dipti-Amisha showcased their collection called ‘Reset the Mindset’. Amyra Dastur opened the show, sporting a sensational raani haar/choker in gold with jhumkhas and kadas, while Raveena Tandon closed it wearing emerald chains, a diamonds/ rubies/gold choker, kada, chandbalis and statement rings. The collection had a marked influence of high-class royalty as well as dramatic romantic touches.
Aks Jewels by Alka Kumar showcased a unique collection inspired by ancient Indian monuments. The show offered a lavish spread of sparkling rubies, rich emeralds, sapphires, diamonds, white corals and amethysts. Singer Shibani Kashyap ended the show wearing a gorgeous gold/pearl/diamond flat collar, a multi-coloured kada and rings.
Three graduates from the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery, Delhi, presented by PP Jewels, showcased their exquisite collections. Ra Abta by Rahul Luthra presented jewellery that featured hand-crafted gold and silver pieces, and vintage cocktails pieces that were high on Indian craftsmanship. He used sapphires, rubies and tanzanite, along with dazzling diamonds. Diamondtree by Cherry Sahni was high on floral tones and featured myriad ring designs — from full finger shields to thumb covers and three finger ornaments and triple chained rings. De-Ornate by Sabina Batra featured jewels with different textures and caught our eye with a ring-cum-bracelet and a coiled necklace with onyx and diamonds.
Ganjam unveiled a spread of intricate masterpieces inspired by Indian traditions. While the ‘Heritage collection’ featured jewellery from South India, which is Ganjam’s forté, the ‘Chestnut Leaf collection’ was inspired by the short stemmed leaves of the Chestnut trees. The show sparkled with 3D forms of hand crafted organic leafs with textured vein details using fancy pear cut and round diamonds, studded jewellery, bridal hair ornaments and the exquisite neckpiece ‘Mayuratna’ (worn by Sagarika Ghatge), designed with 15 drop shaped Zambian emeralds. This master piece took nine months to create.