She's sporting an off shouldered red gown, her auburn tresses tied in an upswept bun. He admires her from head to toe and in mock dissatisfaction suggests something's amiss. And then, in the tradition of true Hollywood romance, pulls out a jewel box carrying the most gorgeous ruby-diamond necklace to complete her look.

Now, wasn't that a memorable scene in Richard Gere-Julia Roberts starrer Pretty Woman? Bottom-line: Nothing like a spectacular piece of bauble around the neck to make a girl's day. Back in Bollywood, our ladies too, are all for snazzy, eye-catching statement necklaces on the red carpet. Take a look.

Kareena Kapoor

The Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu star may have put on some weight, perhaps for her role in Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine, but she certainly knows how to keep attention off it with a galaxy of uncut diamonds around her flawless neck.

Image: Kareena Kapoor