GJEPC
presents 7th edition of India International Jewellery Week (IIJW 2017) on
23rd-24th September
Bollywood actresses Kriti Sanon, Bhumi Pednekar, Vaani
Kapoor, Yami Gautam, Dia Mirza, Shamita Shetty and Rouble Negi unveiled a
stunning collection of amazing jewellery to dazzle the packed hall at St Regis
Hotel, Mumbai. The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), apex
body of the gems & jewellery sector, presented the 7th edition of the India
International Jewellery Week (popularly known as IIJW) powered by GIA
(Gemmological Institute of America); co-partnered by Forevermark and Platinum
Guild International on 23rd and 24th September 2017 at St. Regis, Mumbai. IIJW
2017 was a BY INVITATION exclusive annual event to showcase or launch enticing
jewellery collections. Bright Outdoor Advertising is the Outdoor Partner. Mr.
Praveenshankar Pandya, Chairman, GJEPC, inaugurated IIJW 2017 in the presence
of Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Hon. Maharashtra Chief Minister Mr. Devendra
Fadnavis; Ms. Nirupa Bhatt (Managing Director – GIA in India & Middle
East), Mehul Choksi (Chairman, Gitanjali Group) and Shailesh Sangani (Convener,
Promotions, Marketing & Business Development - PMBD, GJEPC).
Mr.
Praveenshankar Pandya, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “In sync with the Prime
Minister’s vision of showcasing the best of Indian creativity and craftsmanship
to global customers, IIJW is an initiative to showcase the finest in indigenous
Make In India jewellery. Be it design or innovation, or top-of-the-line
craftsmanship, technology and quality, Indian jewellers are comparable to the
best in the world. The most renowned of Indian jewellers will showcase their
inspired and admired classic and contemporary jewellery collections to the
crème-de-la-crème of Indian society comprising socialites, celebrities,
aesthetes, policy makers, trade constituents and influentials amongst others.
IIJW is an extravaganza, a celebration and a bonanza for jewellery lovers who
can get a sneak preview of the most extraordinary, exquisite and extravagant
collections for this festive season.”
The
leading retail houses and top designers showcasing their collections at IIJW
2017 powered by GIA (include Nakshatra World, Caratlane, Azva, PC Jewellers on
23rd September; IIGJ Mumbai in association with Izaara by Waman Hari Pethe
Jewellers; Surya Golds in association with Swarovski Gemstones; Pallavi Foley
presented by Bluestones.com; Mehta & Sons by Narendra Mehta in association
with IGI; Laksh Pahuja presented by Gemma & HRD Antwerp, Anmol using
Australian Diamonds; Reliance Jewels using Australian Diamonds; C. Krishnaih
Chetty Group of Jewellers on 24th September 2017.
Taking
a bow at the end of the Nakshatra show along with Archana Kochhar and Kriti
Sanon was Saurav Bhattacharya, Group President Nakshatra World. Kriti Sanon is
the new face of Nakshatra Gili. Making a dramatic entrance to end the show was
the popular, Bollywood beauty, Kriti Sanon who looked sensational wearing a
splendid, lacy, gold flat necklace, bangle and earrings in yellow/white
diamonds, with a centre pendant.
The
grand show opened with the very dynamic and graceful Sandip Soparrkar, ace
dance expert and top model Alesia Raut who enthralled the audience with a
stunning salsa and tango. Sandip wore an impressive, giant, diamond
collar-cum-pocket brooch, while Alesia dazzled with diamond earrings.
Making
a stunning entry to end the Azva show was the very gorgeous Bollywood star
Vaani Kapoor, who looked absolutely breath-taking in a gold/diamond sweetheart
shaped rigid necklace with triangular earrings, bangles and rings. Taking a bow
at the end of the show to thunderous applause was the very happy Vipin Sharma,
CEO, Azva.
Walking
down the ramp to end the Reliance Jewels show was the popular Bollywood star
Bhumi Pednekar who looked gorgeous in a wide diamond collar, bracelet, earrings
and rings. Walking down the ramp at the end of the superb show were Sunil
Nayak, CEO, Reliance Jewels and Tony Huber, Australian Consul General. The
outfits for the show were designed by Shehla Khan. The striking, Bollywood,
beauty, Yami Gautam closed the Pallavi Foley show wearing a stunning Maatha
Paati, vertical earrings, nose ring and
a gorgeous cuff that had all the dramatic touches of creativity by Pallavi.
Taking a bow at the end of the successful show to thunderous applause were the
very delighted Pallavi Foley and Gaurav Singh Kushwaha, CEO BlueStone.com.
Bringing the show to a crescendo was the very beautiful Dia Mirza who looked
every inch a glorious bride with a shoulder-to-shoulder scalloped necklace,
cocktail ring, long danglers and an elaborate ornate Maatha Patti. Taking a bow
at the end of the show was the very dynamic designer of the collection Nupur
Vasdev.
Pretty
and petit Shamita Shetty made a show stopping entry wearing a dazzling diamond
and ruby encrusted necklace in a graduating ‘V’ shape with matching earrings.
Taking a bow at the end of the show were Ramesh Shoor, Director, Surya Golds
and Rajendra Jain, Managing Director, Swarovski Gemstones India. Ending the
utterly glamorous show was famed artist and philanthropist Rouble Negi, who
glided down the ramp wearing a gorgeous diamond collar, lavish circular
danglers, cuff and cocktail ring. Walking down the ramp after a truly breath
taking show were Narendra Mehta, Director, Mehta and Sons by Narendra Mehta and
Ramit Kapoor, General Manager, IGI India associates of the show.
India
International Jewellery Week (IIJW)
IIJW is
an initiative to
showcase India’s finest
in jewellery, be
it design or
innovation, supported by
top-of-the-line craftsmanship, technology
and quality to the customers
around the globe.
India, with its
ability to create
most intrinsic and
inspired jewellery, has made bold statements across the globe.
Our designers have time and again made us proud by winning different
international design contests of repute. IIJW is an attempt to provide
an international platform
to India’s budding
and leading designers
and also design houses to unveil
their fascinating, classic and contemporary jewellery collections to the
world jewellery market;
thereby establishing India
as the most
sought after destination for
quality jewellery.
About
GJEPC: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) was set up by
the Ministry of Commerce and industry, Government of India (GoI) in 1966. It
was one of several Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) launched by the Indian
Government, to boost the country’s export thrust, when India’s
post-Independence economy began making forays in the international markets. Since
1998, the GJEPC has been granted autonomous status. The GJEPC is the apex body
of the gems & jewellery industry and today it represents over 6,000
exporters in the sector. With headquarters in Mumbai, the GJEPC has Regional
Offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat and Jaipur, all of which are
major centres for the industry. It thus has a wide reach and is able to have a
closer interaction with members to serve them in a direct and more meaningful
manner. Over the past decades, the GJEPC has emerged as one of the most active
EPCs, and has continuously strived to both expand its reach and depth in its
promotional activities as well as widen and increase services to its members.
