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- Le Categorie dei VO Awards
The VO Awards categories reflect Vicenzaoro’s positioning as The Jewellery Boutique Show and its offering organised into Communities. The Awards feature ICON, dedicated to high jewellery; LOOK, showcasing contemporary jewellery; and CREATION, representing excellence in jewellery manufacturing. These are complemented by the SPECIAL categories, dedicated to Sustainability and Innovation for the 2027 edition.
BEST IN ICON - HIGH END JEWELLERY
The category dedicated to the highest expressions of high jewellery brands, distinguished by the exceptional quality and
rarity of the materials, the complexity of the craftsmanship and the highest level of artistic skill.
BEST IN ICON - ONE OF A KIND JEWELLERY
The category dedicated to unique and unrepeatable pieces created by independent designers or prestigious high jewellery brands. Exclusive, nonreproducible creations that express
exceptional artistic research and can be regarded as true works of art.
BEST IN ICON -FINE JEWELLERY
The category dedicated to jewellery brands that combines luxury, elegance and wearability. Precious and refined
creations within a more accessible segment of high jewellery, designed to be worn in everyday life.
BEST IN CREATION - GOLD MANUFACTURING
The category dedicated to companies specialising in gold jewellery manufacturing. Creations distinguished by
technical excellence, material quality, precision of finish and innovation in production processes.
BEST IN CREATION - SILVER MANUFACTURING
The category dedicated to companies specialising in silver jewellery manufacturing. Creations that enhance the versatility of the material through high-quality craftsmanship, refined finishes, stylistic research and Innovation in production processes.
BEST IN CREATION - GOLD & GEMS MANUFACTURING
The category dedicated to companies specialising in gold jewellery manufacturing. Creations embellished with precious and semi-precious stones, distinguished by craftsmanship,
material quality, refined finishes and attention
to detail.
BEST IN LOOK - FASHION JEWELLERY
The category dedicated to fresh,contemporary jewellery with a youthful character. Versatile and accessible accessories positioned within an entryprice range and crafted from steel, silver or alternative materials.
BEST IN LOOK - SEMI PRECIOUS JEWELLERY
The category dedicated to affordable jeweller positioned above the fashion jewellery segment, combining accessible price points with refined design and the use of more precious materials. Creations crafted from silver, vermeil or
lightweight gold, embellished with semi-precious stones or lab-grown diamonds.
BEST IN SPECIAL - SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
The category dedicated to companies that integrate sustainability into a broad and structured vision, extending beyond the product to include production processes,
corporate management and the enhancement of people.
BEST IN SPECIAL - INNOVATION AWARD
The category dedicated to companies that introduce innovative solutions into their production processes, generating tangible
added value in terms of the quality, performance and distinctive features of the jewellery, while also improving production efficiency and its overall impact.
DATES NOT TO BE MISSED
September 5, 2025 - Opening of applications
Prepare your jewellery and application materials.
30 November 2025 - Closing date for applications
We will accept applications until 23.59 (CEST) on 30 November. Please be on time and do not wait until the last minute to send in your materials!
January 2026 - First jury selection
The jury will select three jewels for each category, find out if you are among the finalists.
Vicenzaoro January 2026: Exhibition and Award Ceremony
If you have entered the finalists, you will be able to admire your jewel on display during Vicenzaoro January 2026. Wait for the vote by buyers and visitors and attend the award ceremony on Sunday 18 January to find out if you have won!