Grand Finale | INDIA INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY WEEK 2011

GRAND FINALE AT IIJW 2011

After the fantastic Best of the Best show that ended the first India International Jewellery Week 2010 presented by P C Jeweller; the Grand Finale on the final day of the India International Jewellery Week 2011 also presented by P C Jeweller was an eagerly awaited event. Two shows were presented to accommodate the thousands of invitees who longed to see the fabulous jewellery from top companies in the country.

The Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel was converted into a shimmering treasure chest with Swarovski crystals dazzling under the lights. A glittering Swarovski back drop of a palace with curved arched windows, a black and grey striped acrylic ramp and three giant wired lit lamps which moved up to the ceiling from the ramp; was the dramatic setting of the show.

The Terence Lewis acrobatic dancers moved in unison to pulsating music to open the evening before the PC Jeweller presentation and continued with two more choreographed numbers – one a vibrant one and the other to the popular “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”.

THE PC JEWELLERY COLLECTION
Presenting a magnificent collection, PC Jeweller displayed a glittering panorama of their unbelievable creations. Making a surprise entry to open the show was the very ruggedly handsome, Sonu Sood of Dabaang fame, in a beige dhoti with gleaming gold beads and imposing pendant.

The company’s prized pieces revealed to an admiring audience were a sumptuous offering of kundan and polki sets, emerald trails from chokers, rubalites edged kundan necklaces and giant topaz rings. Necklaces with sapphire centres, emerald chains with amazing pearl pendants and cascading diamonds from chokers proved the design expertise of PC Jeweller.

The floral creeper necklace, hair ornaments, the latticed leaf earrings, the rich diamond Rani Haar, the diamond collar with ruby centres, enormous floral rings and arched diamond neck piece edged with emeralds thrilled the invitees.

Ending the show was the beautiful Lara Datta wearing a gorgeous ivory gown and showing a double diamond and ruby choker, armlet, ring, earrings and a wrap, around bracelet.

THE BEST OF THE BEST SHOW

The Best of the Best Show which followed was a feast for the eyes as diamonds, rubies, pearls, emeralds and gold created magic on the catwalk.

The piece de resistance single jewellery piece from the participating brands made a breathtaking entry to thunderous applause. Framed in the shimmering arches of the windows of the backdrop, the models gracefully walked down the ramp wearing the beautiful net and embroidered Peacock Bride Collection created by internationally known designer duo, Shane and Falguni Peacock.

ALPANA GUJRAL – strands of rubies with diamond circles for a necklace.

AHALYA S - delicate necklace with hints of diamonds.

ANAND SHAH – the four in one swirling bangle

PALLAVI DUDEJA FOLEY – gold, pearls and chains with wired gold abstract shape necklace.

LAKSH PAHUJA – The M F Hussain paint brush inspired head gear

AGNI - the floral fantasy necklace with luxurious silk scarf

AMRPALI – kundan Rani Haar with pearls for necklace and a polki diamo nd choker.

ANMOL – the jadeite beaded necklace and gold choker

BIRDHICHAND GHANSHYAMDAS – diamonds and gold for a necklace with a ruby flower centre

C KRISHNAIH CHETTY AND SONS – ornate and opulent kundan and gems piece

CVM EXPORTS – flat intricate necklace with kundan and pearls

DIPTI AMISHA – solid gold artistic necklace.

DWARKADAS CHANDUMAL – double diamonds choker with centre ruby

EEKANI JEWELS – pearl chains and pendant necklace with a diamond choker

GEHNA JEWELLERS – rows of uncut diamonds set

GITANJALI – the long tentacles necklace in diamonds

GOLECHA JEWELS – rows of pearls and gold insets necklace with cuff to match.

GIA – necklace with swirls of star burst and a firm diamond necklace with ruby centres

IGI - trellis gold necklace studded with tiny flowers

INTERGEM YS 18 – multi floral clusters centre neck piece with cuff

JEWELS EMPORIUM – mother of pearl medallion at the end of a glittering beaded chain and a necklace with a peacock pendant

JOHARA JEWELS – three tiered diamond choker with emerald centre

KASHI JEWELLERS – wide spread diamond bridal set with emeralds and pearls

KAYS JEWELS – kundan medallions attached to two strands of pearls.

LAXMI JEWELLERY wide spread diamond choker with emerald centre

MANUBHAI GEMS diamond and topaz come together for a necklace with pearl drop

MONICA KAPUR – gold abstract necklace with tourmaline detailing.

ROSILY PAUL – rows of pearls with onyx tassels dangling over shoulder

SANGAM CHAINS – large flat necklace with intricate detailing

SAWANSUKHA JEWELLERS – curved diamond and emerald necklace

SCINTILLATING JEWELLERY – cluster of pearls and ruby flowers for a choker

SURANA – lacy gold necklace studding with tiny ruby insets.

TANISHQ – dazzling diamond choker and pearl strands for necklace with emeralds.

THE BOUCHERON NECKLACE.

After the splendid display of the Best of the Best pieces, Rajiv Jain, Chairman, Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council revealed a surprise for the audience. The lights dimmed and a giant gold cage descended from the ceiling on the stage from which emerged the IIJW 2011 brand ambassador, the svelte elegant, Sonam Kapoor wearing The Queen of the Night creation by Shaun Leane for Boucheron. As Sonam glided down the ramp in a flowing red net gown with tonal 3D appliqués, she was joined by Boucheron Representative - Fabrice Martelli, Area Manager, Middle East.

The Queen of the Night necklace was created to commemorate 150 anniversary of Boucheron and is inspired by the flower of the same name. Created with blue sapphires, white diamonds and rubies the necklace has a detachable part which can be worn separately.

Mr. Sanjay Kothari convener of the IIJW 2011 event thanked all the people involved with the event which was a thundering success. The Best of the Best Show was once again a truly memorable event and one that will be remembered for a long time. The second India International Jewellery Week 2011 revealed that the gorgeous jewellery created by the companies is undoubtedly the best in the world.