BEST IN ICON - HIGH END JEWELLERY
Retail price: > 5,000 € and < 30,000 €
1. SUSTAINABILITY
- Responsible Sourcing and traceability
- Low impact production process
- Working conditions
- Responsibility and transparency
2. INNOVATION
- Innovative materials
- Production technology
- Surface treatments
- Tech functionalities
3. EXCELLENCE
- Craftsmanship / Hand work
- Creativity / Inspiration
- Design (aesthetic)
- Reliability over time (jewel forever as promise of sale)
- Reparability
- Wearability/Comfort
4.SELLING POINTS
- Selling experience (packaging and storytelling)
- Market trend
- Commercial potential (in the reference market segment)
- Retail Readiness
BEST IN ICON - ONE OF A KIND JEWELLERY
Retail price: > 30,000 €
1. SUSTAINABILITY
- Responsible Sourcing and traceability
- Low impact production process
- Working conditions
- Responsibility and transparency
2. INNOVATION
- Innovative materials
- Production technology
- Surface treatments
- Tech functionalities
3.EXCELLENCE
- Craftsmanship / Hand work
- Creativity / Inspiration
- Design (aesthetic)
- Reliability over time (jewel forever as promise of sale)
- Reparability
- Wearability/Comfort
4. SELLING POINTS
- Selling experience (packaging and storytelling)
- Market trend
- Commercial potential (in the reference market segment)
- Retail Readiness
BEST IN CREATION - GOLD MANUFACTURING
1. SUSTAINABILITY
- Responsible Sourcing and traceability
- Low impact production process
- Working conditions
- Responsibility and transparency
2. INNOVATION
- Innovative materials
- Production technology
- Surface treatments
- Tech functionalities
3.EXCELLENCE
- Craftsmanship / Hand work
- Creativity / Inspiration
- Design (aesthetic)
- Reliability over time (jewel forever as promise of sale)
- Reparability
- Wearability/Comfort
4. SELLING POINTS
- Selling experience (packaging and storytelling)
- Market trend
- Commercial potential (in the reference market segment)
- Retail Readiness
BEST IN CREATION - SILVER MANUFACTURING
1. SUSTAINABILITY
- Responsible Sourcing and traceability
- Low impact production process
- Working conditions
- Responsibility and transparency
2. INNOVATION
- Innovative materials
- Production technology
- Surface treatments
- Tech functionalities
3.EXCELLENCE
- Craftsmanship / Hand work
- Creativity / Inspiration
- Design (aesthetic)
- Reliability over time (jewel forever as promise of sale)
- Reparability
- Wearability/Comfort
4. SELLING POINTS
- Selling experience (packaging and storytelling)
- Market trend
- Commercial potential (in the reference market segment)
- Retail Readiness
BEST IN LOOK - FASHION JEWELLERY
Retail price: <1,000 €
1. SUSTAINABILITY
- Responsible Sourcing and traceability
- Low impact production process
- Working conditions
- Responsibility and transparency
2. INNOVATION
- Innovative materials
- Production technology
- Surface treatments
- Tech functionalities
3.EXCELLENCE
- Craftsmanship / Hand work
- Creativity / Inspiration
- Design (aesthetic)
- Reliability over time (jewel forever as promise of sale)
- Reparability
- Wearability/Comfort
4. SELLING POINTS
- Selling experience (packaging and storytelling)
- Market trend
- Commercial potential (in the reference market segment)
- Retail Readiness
BEST IN LOOK - FINE JEWELLERY
Retail price: > 1,000 €
1. SUSTAINABILITY
- Responsible Sourcing and traceability
- Low impact production process
- Working conditions
- Responsibility and transparency
2. INNOVATION
- Innovative materials
- Production technology
- Surface treatments
- Tech functionalities
3.EXCELLENCE
- Craftsmanship / Hand work
- Creativity / Inspiration
- Design (aesthetic)
- Reliability over time (jewel forever as promise of sale)
- Reparability
- Wearability/Comfort
4. SELLING POINTS
- Selling experience (packaging and storytelling)
- Market trend
- Commercial potential (in the reference market segment)
- Retail Readiness
BEST IN SPECIAL - CHAIN
1. SUSTAINABILITY
- Responsible Sourcing and traceability
- Low impact production process
- Working conditions
- Responsibility and transparency
2. INNOVATION
- Innovative materials
- Production technology
- Surface treatments
- Tech functionalities
3.EXCELLENCE
- Craftsmanship / Hand work
- Creativity / Inspiration
- Design (aesthetic)
- Reliability over time (jewel forever as promise of sale)
- Reparability
- Wearability/Comfort
4. SELLING POINTS
- Selling experience (packaging and storytelling)
- Market trend
- Commercial potential (in the reference market segment)
- Retail Readiness
BEST IN SPECIAL - YOUNG (UNDER 30)
1. SUSTAINABILITY
- Responsible Sourcing and traceability
- Low impact production process
- Working conditions
- Responsibility and transparency
2. INNOVATION
- Innovative materials
- Production technology
- Surface treatments
- Tech functionalities
3.EXCELLENCE
- Craftsmanship / Hand work
- Creativity / Inspiration
- Design (aesthetic)
- Reliability over time (jewel forever as promise of sale)
- Reparability
- Wearability/Comfort
4. SELLING POINTS
- Selling experience (packaging and storytelling)
- Market trend
- Commercial potential (in the reference market segment)
- Retail Readiness
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!
