It was one of the most spectacular shows that Mumbai
had seen. PC Jeweller presented the “Best of the Best” shows featuring
outstanding ornaments during the dual Grand Finales to end the third edition of
India International Jewellery Week 2012.
Welcoming the audience, Mr Rajiv Jain, Chairman, GJEPC,
announced that IIJW 2012 with 50 designers, 33 shows had 20 new names and was a
great platform for budding talent in the jewellery business.
The Ballroom of the Hotel Grand Hyatt was a vision in
black, white and silver. The massive backdrop with graduating angular stairs
that rose from the stage to nearly touch the ceiling; had snow flake motifs shimmering
on the sides. Through a glittering black crystal curtain, in the centre down a
flight of stairs, the models emerged to show the 24 dazzling pieces of the PC
Jeweller collection.
Creators of the most outstanding jewellery, PC
Jeweller showed stunning rings, earrings, necklaces, bangles, pendants and sets
in 22 K gold, diamonds, Kundan and Polki designs which created magic on the
ramp. The contemporary collection was for the modern woman in light weight
gold, while the specially crafted bridal line had exquisite pieces of gold and
diamond jewellery.
Opening the show called “Glittering Panorama” with
clothes created by to Kolkata designer, Anamika Khanna; the first model
appeared wearing a magnificent ruby and gold necklace bracelet and earrings.
From there the presentation moved to more exciting and beautiful creations. The
emerald edged Polkis piece with long shoulder dusters, the V shaped thick
diamond necklace with pear shaped ruby pendant with matching earrings and the
rows of Polkis with ruby florets took the audience’s breath away.
Chokers glittered under the arc lights, diamonds
dazzled for lacy spread collar pieces, while elegant shimmering cuffs clasped
the slender wrists of the models. As the last model displaying four strands of
diamonds with a pear shaped emerald pendant took her graceful walk down the
ramp, the lights dimmed and the strains of the theme song from the Bollywood
musical “Aaja Nachle” filled the ballroom.
Framed in the archway at the top of the stairs in the
centre, was the lady with the dazzling smile that has hypnotized her fans – the
one and only gorgeous Madhuri Dixit Nene, who sashayed down the ramp wearing a Anamika
Khanna gorgeous black gown with embroidery displaying the magnificent PC
Jeweller’s Polki Raani Haar collar and choker edged with pearls to thunderous
applause.
Escorting Madhuri down the ramp, Mr Balram Garg,
Managing Director, PC Jeweller - the brand that has sponsored the “Best of the
Best” show for three editions was applauded by the audience for a glittering
presentation.
THE BEST
OF BEST SHOW
This was the show of all shows when all the designers
who participated in the IIJW 2012 displayed one fabulous piece from their
collection. To the melodious rendering of songs by India’s favourite singer,
the very high voltage recording artist, Kailash Kher and his power packed band
Kailasa; the models sashayed down the ramp wearing the fabulous creations of
Anamika Khanna.
GEHNA – collar of Polkis with a gorgeous centre emerald set
LAKSH PAHUJA – a silver and gold fire spewing
dragon head piece which curved on the model’s head to celebrate the Year of the
Dragon.
ANAND
SHAH –the sensational 84 peacocks
multicoloured necklace and bracelet.
GANJAM – two strands of gleaming diamonds with a flashing
sapphire in the centre
IGI – Shabham Motiwala’s rice pearls necklace with
matching jhumka earrings.
NOBUKO
ISHIKAWA – the solid gold circle
with flowing leaf trellis down the front
MANISH
KHATTAR – the one shoulder curved
star burst necklace with pendant
DHORA – a very experimental head gear featuring the kite wheel
in glittering stones and the barrel ring
JEWELS
TRENDZ – curved snake necklace in
gold diamonds and enamel
RAKSHA
ENTERPRISES – the fabulous lacy
thick oval bangle with a solitary pearl in the centre.
KAYS
JEWELS – a superb diamond chocker
and emeralds
TANVI
GARG – an innovative wide collar
with enamel origami patterns in multi colours
DIPTI-AMISHA
– beautiful Raani Haar with an
imposing pendant high choker and giant earrings
VIJAY
GOLECHA – diamond and emerald
multi pear shaped motif necklace and another neck piece with ruby clusters
teamed with earrings and bracelet.
DYNAMIC
INTERNATIONAL – a sensational
giant brooch and fabulous bracelet intricately designed
JAIPUR
JEWELLERY SHOW – an eye-catching gleaming
Raani Haar with earrings.
YS 18
FROM INTERGEM EXPORTS – an
angular floral bouquet for a necklace of coloured stones.
ZEENAT
DESAI – the very stylish Dagger pendant
necklace in a Polki and pearl combo
JEWELS
EMPORIUM – inspired by the
peacock, pendants blended beautifully with a floral one
AGNI – a very edgy design for a lacy collar with floral detailing
EEKANI
JEWELS – adding drama to a
shimmering diamond choker was a large emerald pendant with matching earrings
GITANJALI
1 – trellis of gold sparkled with
emeralds and rubies for a necklace
GITANJALI
2 – an interesting creeper design
for an emerald and diamond necklace and pendant
KASHI
JEWELLERS – the bridal choker-cum-collar
spread over shoulders glittered with diamonds, and three flowers set with
rubies
JEWELS BY
PREETI – a rectangular diamond
twisted pendant hung on a long chain teamed with shoulder dusters
GEMOLOGICAL
INSTITUTE OF AMERICA – A stylish peacock
pendant at the end of four pearl strands
BIRDICHAND
GHANSHYAMDAS – Polki chains with
sprightly ruby flowers on one side with matching earrings rings and bracelet.
SABOO
FINE JEWELS – a fabulous wide
collar with emeralds and diamonds teamed with chandeliers and a stunning wide
cuff
CAPPUCCINO
– a lacy collar with a rectangular
pendant embellished with diamonds worn with a matching kada
AMRAPALI
– nine rows of emeralds and Polkis
for a brilliant Raani Haar and matching cuff
LAXMI
JEWELLERY – large Polkis with
ruby centre for a fabulous necklace and swinging jhumkas
DWARKADAS
CHANDUMAL – the magnificently
spread diamond and ruby bib collar necklace
ANMOL – an intricately crafted diamond cuff
KGK
ENTICE – sparkling prongs with
diamonds tipped with emeralds for a stylish neck piece.
In a gorgeous Anamika Khanna outfit, Sonam Kapoor,
elegant brand ambassador of IIJW 2012 entered when a gleaming silver chandelier
rose from the stage to reveal her standing under the ramp lights. Wearing a
brilliant Polki necklace with a superb tasseled pendant, along with rows of intricate
kadas on hands, a Maang Tikka and small ear studs, Sonam Kapoor looked like a
beautiful princess as she sashayed down the ramp.
Thanking everybody concerned with IIJW 2012, Sanjay
Kothari, Vice Chairman of GJEPC and Convener of IIJW 2012, said that he was
looking forward to a bigger, grander, glittering IIJW 2013.
About
GJEPC:
The Gems &
Jewellery Export Promotion Council is an all - India apex body representing
5,300 members. Started in 1966, it operates under the surveillance of the
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. More information log
onto www.gjepc.org
About the SPONSORS:
This show is
presented in association with PC Jewellers and International Gemological Institute.
Liquor partners for IIJW are Signature and beverages are sponsored by
Kingfisher. Jashn is the ethnic wear sponsor for the event, Logistics arranged
by Lemuir group, broadcasts partnered by Star Plus and Radio Partners for the
event are Red FM 93.5 FM.
Posted By RASRAJ