Stars on the Ramp: Showstoppers at IIJW 2014

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Sure they are Bollywood celebrities, but some of India’s finest jewelers and designers were behind their dazzling appearance on ramp at the recently concluded India International Jewellery Week in Mumbai. Gitanjali Gems, Farah Khan, Swarovski, Ganjam and Golecha Jewels were just a few popular names to showcase their precious designs at the glittering 3-day event. The ramp at Grand Hyatt hosted an impressive representation of Bollywood beauty – from the ever-gorgeous Sridevi to newbie Shraddha Kapoor. The grand finale had IIJW ambassador Sonam Kapoor making us go wow for her angelic looks, while an elegant Bipasha Basu showed up in her traditional best.

Let’s take a look at who-wore-what and walked the ramp for whom at the 5^th edition of IIJW.

Neha Dhupia for Gitanjali Gems

Queenie Singh’s Parineeta designs roused applause as the ‘royal bride’ – Neha Dupia appeared, dripping in diamonds and rubies. A statement necklace, shoulder grazing earrings and ruby-studded Mang Tikka sparkled under the lights as Neha walked in wearing a heavily embellished pink lehenga by designer duo Ashima and Leena.

Ameesha Patel for Surya Gold

Ameesha modeled in a flat wide scalloped collar neckpiece studded with rubies, emeralds and dangling pearls from the ‘Nature Inception’ collection. A lacy cuff and earrings also added glamour to her voluminous pink lehenga and green corset outfit.

Chitrangada Singh for Moni Agarwal

Chitrangada looked mesmerizing on the ramp in a bright coral lehenga accentuated by scalloped embroidered net dupatta. Kundan-polki neckpieces, a sultry nose ring, trendy cummerbund and ring bracelets had the Bollywood diva dazzling at IIJW 2014.

Kalki Koechlin for Preeti Jain

Kalki wore an elaborate v-shaped gold neckpiece studded with rubies, emerald and diamonds. Matching earrings and a Kada from the ‘Amour’ collection also added glamour to her simple coral red gown from Divinno.

Dia Mirza for Shobha Shringar

The pretty Dia Mirza opened and closed the show in sparkling designs from the Neesha Collection. Walking down the ramp with designers Shobha Choksey and Snehal Choksey, Dia looked fabulous in a tangerine lehenga with matching golden choli designed by Ismaaya Couture.

Lisa Ray for Farah Khan

Ace designer Farah Khan had the charismatic Lisa Ray doing showstopper appearance in a pair of diamond, pearl and emerald danglers with ear lobe chains, a cocktail ring and diamond encrusted bangle from her Quaintrelle collection.

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Zarin Khan for Swarovski

Instead of walking in, Zarin appeared in a Palanquin as the Rajasthani bride for Swarovski’s ‘Brides of India’ show. Her Archana Kochhar bridal lehenga was complimented by a giant neckpiece and all the traditional ornaments.