India’s glitterati gathered in force, as the {{‘Emeralds for Elephants’}} exhibition drew to an exciting close with a Grand Auction at the{{ Taj Hotel}} in Mumbai. The ‘Emeralds for Elephants’ collection raised a staggering amount for World Land Trust and Wildlife Trust of India’s conservation projects in India. %% World Land Trust and Wildlife Trust of India work together to create a network of wildlife corridors so elephants can follow their migratory routes whilst minimising human-Elephant conflict.%% The Emerald Ganesha, by prominent Indian sculptor {{Arzan Khambatta}}, features a 630carat emerald and was auctioned along with the 11 unique pieces of Indian jewellery.%% {{Gemfields}}, one of the world’s leading coloured gemstone producers, provided Zambian emeralds to 10 of India’s most treasured designers, each handpicked to create the ‘Emeralds for Elephants’ collection. %% Ambassador for the ‘Emeralds for Elephants’ project and Bollywood superstar,{{ Madhuri Dixit}}, attended the Grand Auction and addressed guests on why she had given her support to the cause. Madhuri was joined by England Cricketing legend and World Land Trust patron,{{ David Gower }}as well as numerous VIPs and celebrities from all over India. %%