Photoshoot: A Splash of Diamonds: Studio shoot with the finest bling in Hong Kong

When makeup artist Angie Pasley wanted to create a unique beauty shoot, to spice things up, we coordinated with the biggest brands in the jewellery business. 

Off the top of our heads, we rang up the sparkling offices of Cartier, De Beers, Gerrard, Harry Winston and jewellery designer Prerna Chainani (who’s range of exotic Asian inspired jewellery is sold at Neiman Marcus, New York). 

They loved the idea and sent over US$2.7 million to the humble studio of photographer James Gabbard. Inspired by the amazing range of bejeweled baubles, the artist that is Ms Pasley came up with unique looks for the magazine and styled, cast (threw bottled water at the model!) and worked her magic. 

We think the blonde might be from a bottle, but the gal's pure gold!

Producer: P.Ramakrishnan 

Photographer: James Gabbard 

Hair & Makeup: Angie Pasley 

Model: Stella