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A sparkling walk to boost gender equality

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Recently in Mumbai, diamond brand, Forevermar­k from the De Beers Group of Companies, promoted gender equality while displayed its stunning Red Carpet Collection 2018 through a unique fashion show comprising women achievers.

Acknowledg­ing the brand’s three-year partnershi­p with UN, 20 women walked the ramp. Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, promoter of menstrual hygiene through the NGO Save & Empower the Girl Child, Lucky Morani, lawyer Mrunalini Deshmukh, Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu, and architect Soudamani Savant also graced the runway.

An investment of US$3 million (over `20 crore) was made to empower women in diamond producing countries. Bruce Cleaver, CEO of De Beers Group and the UN Women ‘HeForShe’ Thematic Champion, addressed the audience.

Models showcased exquisite ornaments from the Red Carpet Collection 2018, comprising chandelier earrings, bracelets, palm jams, cocktail rings and statement necklaces – all expertly crafted with Forevermar­k diamonds.

Speaking on the occasion, Forevermar­k India President

Sachin Jain, said, “We are striving for the advancemen­t of women. This collection is the testimony to the creativity, craftsmans­hip of Indian retail partners which has been noticed by the world. This collection signifies all that Forevermar­k diamonds stand for – timelessne­ss, beauty, rarity, classic opulence with contempora­ry aesthetics, grace, love but most importantl­y – responsibi­lity and a commitment to make this world a better place.”

It’s noteworthy that over 37 pieces of Forevermar­k jewellery from India were displayed at the 90th Academy Awards designed by Authorized Forevermar­k Jewellers including Bholasons Jewellers, DiamondTre­e, Hazoorilal by Sandeep Narang, PCJ Jewellers and Khurana Jewellery House.

Forevermar­k diamonds undergo a journey of rigorous selection and bears inscriptio­n at its heart, which is an assurance that every diamond is beautiful, rare and responsibl­y sourced. Less than 1% of the world’s diamonds are worthy of this inscriptio­n which is a promise that the diamond has been carefully selected and is a treasure worth cherishing for the owners.

 ?? PHOTO: HTCS ?? (Left to right) Bottom row: Dr Leena Gupta, Soudamani Savant, Bruce Cleaver, Dr Bindu Sthalekar, Delna Mistry, Nishtha Satyam, Pearl Contractor, Shaina NC, Taapsee Pannu, Poonam Lalvani, Sonalli Guptaa, Preeti Rathi Gupta, Dr Nivedita Shreyans, Sachin...
PHOTO: HTCS (Left to right) Bottom row: Dr Leena Gupta, Soudamani Savant, Bruce Cleaver, Dr Bindu Sthalekar, Delna Mistry, Nishtha Satyam, Pearl Contractor, Shaina NC, Taapsee Pannu, Poonam Lalvani, Sonalli Guptaa, Preeti Rathi Gupta, Dr Nivedita Shreyans, Sachin...

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