GIA Show At India International Jewellery Week 2013

The kundan jewellery featuring emeralds and pearls were well crafted and featured an array of necklaces (some of which were worn as head pieces), long pearl necklaces, baaju bands, encrusted bangles, rings and earrings. Long hair ornaments, inspired by the South Indian Jada style, stood out in the collection on display. One also could help but notice the pretty armlets. The show put up by GIA had the best of traditional Indian jewellery blended perfectly well with western as well as modern designs.

Gitanjali Show At India International Jewellery Week 2013 Modeling by Neha Dhupia

Called Shagun, the jewellery in this collection was designed by Sonam and Paras Modi for the brand. Shagun brought to the ramp the bejewelled traditions of brides all over India. With such diversity in cultural traditions, India has rich offerings to make when it comes to bridal embellishments, and that’s exactly what you felt when you took in the intricate, luxurious yet wearable pieces of this collection. True to form, Gitanjali Jewels roped in Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia to model their best set. She’s practically a veteran on the ramp, having been the show-stopper for several jewellery and fashion shows for awhile now.



She looked radiant as she displayed a heavy diamond set which, although almost gorged with diamo nds, had a very light, airy feel to it. Her outfit too had the same effect – a heavily embellished red and blue anarklai outfit (which you confused for a lehenga-choli at first sight). It featured plenty of stunning embroidery but it never felt heavy at any point. Commenting on the attire after the show, Neha said that she thought it was beautiful and went on to reveal that the jewellery she was wearing came from the Nizam line of the collection that had just been displayed and that it was made entirely of uncut diamonds.















The second day of India International Jewellery Week 2013 was inspired by the “Great Indian Wedding Extravaganza”. Designers Sonam and Paras Modi showcased their regional wedding collection in four parts, in collaboration with the Gitanjali Jewels. The show started with a traditional Bihu Dance from Assam and a wedding collection inspired from the Assamese culture.

Sushmita Sen at Charu Jewels Show At India international Jewellary Week 2013

Charu Jewels showcased its lovely bridal jewellery collection on Day 3 of the India International Jewellery Week 2013 at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, India on August 6. The brand showcased some truly lovely pieces that any woman would lust after, bride or not. Called Shades of Saffron, the collection included a variety of jewellery from earrings and pendants to heavy necklaces, statement rings and elaborate bracelets. Each piece was handcrafted, a feature that the brand prides itself on. Their statement style was apparent in the bling that was modelled on the ramp. Although diamonds were the focus, crystals and gold along with other semi-precious and precious gems were also used. Former beauty queen Sushmita Sen was the show-stopper, making her way down the runway with COO of Charu Jewlels Nikhil Desai at the end to wild applause.


Sushmita Sen

Auro Gold Jewellery Show at India International Jewellery Week

Anil Kapoor



The Auro Gold Collection at IIJW was designed by Manali Chanda and inspired by the extinct dodo bird. Necklaces, rings and bracelets depicting the bird made for an eye-catching visual. The models sported outfits by Manali Jagtar, as did Huma. Hers was one of the prettiest on the runway, definitely worth a closer look. Huma wore a simple yet elegant black anarkali suit. It featured lace on the full sleeves and upper bust with three different types of zardozi on the festive hemline.





The recently-begun India International Jewellery Week in Mumbai, India made waves on its first day. Several Bollywood and television celebrities took to the ramp to show their support for the designers but also, in some cases, to support a cause that the particular show was associated with. Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi fell into the latter category. The curvy beauty sashayed down the runway for Auro Gold, which benefited the Uttarakhand Relief Fund. Other celebs who showed their support of for Auro Gold included actor Anil Kapoor in the audience and Pooja Kumar who opened the show.







We’re in love with the gold-bordered sheer red dupatta that went with the ensemble.The key element of the outfit was the neckline, extending from a very modest V neckline on the front to the back where it emphasized the sheer lace back, the latter also featuring gold embroidery in the center.Her bling was obviously from the collection she was modelling – a thick gold necklace with an over-sized dodo and a statement ring which also depicted the bird.She completed her look with darkly done-up peepers and curly locks left loose from a middle parting. As she tossed her hair about seductively, you’d be hard-pressed trying to keep your eyes on the jewellery.

Mahima Chaudhary Walk on Ramp for Shobha & Nirav Show at India International Jewellery Week 2013

Mahima Chaudhary walked the ramp for Shobha Shringar Jewellers at the India International Jewellery week 2013 in Mumbai.Shobha Shringar Jewellers presented their “Neesha Collection” at the show. The jewellery showcased traditional Indian work such as vintage gold, polka and jadau. The collection was opulent in its essence and included precious stones like rubies, emeralds, south sea pearls as well as uncut diamonds.












Large floral baaju bands, chokers, eye catching floral pendants, collar necklaces, carved bangles – some of which extended into the bib style, grand necklaces, beautifully crafted earrings, jhumkas, dainty nose pins and rings, elaborate diamond sets, mesh and medallion designs, raani haars, maang tikkas, gold cummerbunds, jhumar, maatha patti and even shoulder dusters were part of the elaborate collection.There was a well etched south Indian section that presented traditional jewellery from this part of India. One could also see western influences in the precious stone set jewellery.Bollywood beauty Mahima Chaudhary was the showstopper and looked stunning in the rich jewellery adorning her. She wore a cream and gold lehenga that featured a sheer long layer in red.





The outfit was by the Bawaree label – which also showcased gowns, anarkalis and saris apart from layered lehengas. The actress wore two different jewellery sets for the opening and closing act of the show respectively. To open the show, she wore a bridal set that included a raani haar – comprising of four layers. This was paired with a wide and flat gold necklace.







A beautiful maang tikka, jhumka style drop earrings, pretty bangles and a statement ring comprised the other jewellery that she wore along. For the closing act, she looked like every bit of a royal princess in a polka and emerald set comprising of a thick choker and a longer necklace. Matching earrings adorned her ear. Also on display was a nathni on her nose, thick bangles and a floral designed ring. The jhumar on her head added to the regality of the look.