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Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Dia and more!
We bring you the best of the ongoing India International Jewellery Week 2012 so far -- don't miss it!
The nation's biggest jewellery event is currently underway at a posh suburban hotel in Mumbai and it's quite a starry affair.
No, we don't just mean the diamonds shimmering on the runway -- it's also the celebrity presence of Bollywood actors and supermodels that have turned out in full force.
In the following pages, we bring you the action from the first two days of the IIJW.
The showings were commenced on August 19 with an inauguration by Sonam Kapoor and Hema Malini. While the younger fashionista looked like a million dollars in a strapless green gown and mesh diamond necklace, B-Town's original Dream Girl was the very picture of grace in a simple pink drape and tasteful, understated jewellery.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Here we see actors Tusshar Kapoor and Raima Sen for Gitanjali Gems in association with the BETI foundation.
This showing saw a staggering 75 movie and TV personalities take to the ramp decked out in ensembles by renowned couturier Vikram Phadnis and Gitanjali's fine line of jewellery -- they were all there to express solidarity against atrocities like female foeticide, acid attacks and women's illiteracy.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Mother and son duo Vivek and Yashodhara Oberoi also put in a joint appearance for Gitanjali.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Sameer Soni and Neelam Kothari looked quite the charming couple in their formal best.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Former Miss India and actress Sayali Bhagat and her mother modelled splendid ethnicwear and jewellery together.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Looking cool in shades, Zayed Khan stepped out in a spotted sherwani.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Manasi Roy wore an eye-popping polki necklace as proud husband Rohit escorted her onto the runway.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Singer Sonu Nigam serenaded wife Madhurima before they both posed together for the cameras.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Supermodel Candice Pinto strikes a pose in splendid diamonds and rubies from Eekani Jewels.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Rachel Bayros showstops for Eekani in a scallop-edged choker and matching earrings.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Laxmi Jewellery displayed a distinctly bridal collection, as is apparent from Kavita Kharayat's ensemble and luxurious accessories.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Dripping polkis and pearls, Alesia Raut strikes a pose for Laxmi in a jaw-dropping neckpiece and chandelier danglers.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Mugdha Godse went back to her modelling roots as showstopper for Dwarkadas Chandumal in a diamond and ruby set that looked like it belonged to royalty.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
It was a surprise to see Abhay Deol step out for Amrapali Jewels, but then we noticed his ethnic brooch -- guess Indian men will always like a bit of bling too!
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Abhay was followed out by the stunning Nargis Fakhri, who looked quite the siren in a gold fringed corset and emeralds galore.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Kingfisher bikini babe Angela Jonsson was Gehna Jewellers' muse, showing off a beautiful uncut diamond set complete with matching tiara.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Dynamic International put a breathtaking array of floral pieces on display, as seen here on Binal Trivedi.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Not all the jewellery on display was about making an extravagant statement -- take a look at this tasteful pearl and emerald set modelled by Sucheta Sharma for Ganjam.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
There were also contemporary pieces seen at the IIJW, like this colorful pendant and cocktail rings from Tanvi Garg, as seen on Pia Trivedi.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Looking like an Indian princess, Sonal Chauhan showstopped for Dipti Amisha in a many-stranded necklace and huge chandelier earrings.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Anchal Kumar, Surelee Joseph and Kavita Kharayat provide an assorted sampling of designs by GIA.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
A vision of opulent evening elegance, Deepti Gujral strikes a pose for Jewels by Preeti.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Jewels by Preeti also featured a male showstopper -- the charming Ayushmann Khurrana stepped out in a dapper sherwani set off by a jewelled brooch.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Traditional jewellery came to the fore once more with the Golecha showing, complemented by gorgeous ethnicwear.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Their showstopper was the pretty Dia Mirza, the sparkle in her eyes as bright as on her neck.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Yet another blushing catwalk bride, Amrita Rao donned Agni Jewels' piece de resistance -- a filigree necklace showing off the hues of diamonds, sapphires and emeralds.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Gold, diamonds and precious green stones are seen here from the Anmol Jewellers collection.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Russian model and B-Town hopeful Kristina Akheeva did the honours for Anmol, wearing a ruby floral pendant and diamond necklace, as well as a cocktail ring and wrist cuff.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
Surelee Joseph models a classic diamond set from Jaipur Jewellery in a low-cut black coktail.
Supermodels and stars on the ramp: Sonam, Angela and more!
And finally, we see actress and former beauty queen Simran Kaur Mundi strut her stuff for Jaipur, in mind-bogglingly large polkis.