PINK FLOYD's ode to age traces the bloom of youth and its eventual waning away. "Now there's a look in your eyes, Like black holes in the sky..." Like the (wo)mankind's yearning for the `shine' that is eternal, diamonds, too, are forever. And like them, exhibitions too.

Yet another exhibition-cum-sale of diamonds is underway at Hotel Taj Krishna and with it, a mind boggling, eye-popping collection of 1,200 intricate designs.

This time, these are from the Naqshi stable of Mumbai-based Karan Diamond International unveiled in contemporary and traditional patterns.

"We have created special designs for Dasara and Deepavali. The designs have been carefully chosen keeping in mind the discerning Hyderabadi customer and also the South Indian, North Indian and European styles," explained the company's managing partner, Kaushik Mehta.

The prices range from Rs. 4,500 to hold your breath... Rs. 18 lakhs! And men rejoice. There are some designs for you too.

The show is on for the next three days.

By K.V.S. Madhav