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IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
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!
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!
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!
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!
A beautiful necklace ending in a single pearl drop is complemented by matching earrings.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
Red enameled brilliance comes to the fore with this stunning ethnic set.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
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!
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!
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.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
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.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
Next we have Binal Trivedi in an equally eye-catching flowery choker and danglers, set off by a cuff and cocktail ring.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
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.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
The Entice line by KGK was handcrafted by international designers, featuring unconventional, flexible and lightweight jewellery like this delicate necklace and earrings.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
Rich blue sapphires sparkle and dazzle in a diamond floral setting.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
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.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
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.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
Things take a kitschy turn with this kite thread wheel hair accessory modelled by Candice Pinto, alongside an assortment of more wearable necklaces.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
A gold baseball mask for the face, studded with gems and teamed with strands of black beads closed the Aavriti and Daspan show.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
Manish Khatt chose to feature predominantly earrings at his showing, like these exquisite geometric danglers worn by Sucheta Sharma.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
Shruti Agarwal strikes a pose in an attractive pair of diamond and sapphire sprays.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
Pia Trivedi models the showstopper and only neckpiece from the collection, a draped, curved diamond and gold flaring pendant.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
Saboo Fine Jewels offered up ethnic, classic and contemporary creations. Here is a kundan raani haar ending in a pear-shaped pendant.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
Enamel set in gold with large gemstones adds vibrant, contrasting colours to this ensemble.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
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.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
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.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
Deepti Gujral looks like royalty in this luxurious raani haar and matching danglers.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
Showstopper Sushmita Sen was the epitome of glamour in a glittering necklace with sparkling star motifs.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
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.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
A flaming orange flower neckpiece is the cynosure of all eyes, and comes with matching earrings.
IMAGES: Bipasha, Malaika, Sushmita shine on the ramp!
Dipali Goenka, Director of Welspun Retail Ltd modelled the showstopper, a dramatic collar with beautiful enamel work and matching earrings, bangles and rings.