The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)  chairman Mr. Vasant Mehta inaugurated the first-ever India International  Jewellery Week at Hotel  Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, earlier in the day. Also  present on the occasion were vice chairman Mr. Rajiv Jain, convenor Mr.  Sanjay Kothari, convenor exhibitions Mr. Haresh Zaveri, Mr. Mehul  Choksi, CMD, Gitanjali and Mr. Gaurav Garg, MD, Tata AIG.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mehta said: "It's a historic moment and  a historic event for the jewellery industry. IIJW will go down as a  milestone event in the establishment of this industry. India is a fast  growing economy and the market has a great potential. This event is a  sparkling canvas of the gems and jewellery industry".

He further added that India is an undisputed leader in the world of  not only in polished diamonds but bridal jewellery, tennis bracelets, as  well as upscale jewellery. He said: "India is a treasure house of  designer jewellery and IIJS showcases design abilities to the world.  India is the ultimate destination of gems and jewellery".

Some of the top models who displayed the mind-blogging jewellery were  Jesse Randhawa, Tupur Chatterjee, Nethra Raghuraman and Katrina Kaif  walked down the ramp displaying Nakshatra collection. She also unveiled  Nakshatra's new 'Vivaah Collection' consisting of beautiful bangles.
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