INHORGENTA AWARD 2025: The Finalists in Nine Categories Have Been Announced
The finalists for the 8th INHORGENTA AWARD have been determined. An esteemed jury has nominated outstanding creations and concepts from the international jewelry, watch, and gemstone industries. The winners will be honored during an exclusive gala evening on February 22, 2025, at the Kleine Olympiahalle in Munich
INHORGENTA AWARD 2025: Celebrating Innovation and Excellence
“The INHORGENTA AWARD offers a central stage for innovation, design, and master craftsmanship. Even in its eighth edition, it impresses with exceptional entries that showcase the creative range of the industry. With 137 applications, we once again see great response—a strong sign of the relevance of this award. Our special thanks go to all the participants who enrich this AWARD with their creativity and commitment. The glamorous awards ceremony at the Kleine Olympiahalle in Munich will once again be a brilliant highlight—a tribute to outstanding creations,” said Stefanie Mändlein, Exhibition Director of INHORGENTA.
The Finalists for 2025: Outstanding Creations and Concepts in Nine Categories
The distinguished jury will again honor the best jewelry pieces, gemstones, watches, retail concepts, and designers across nine categories, impressing with creative design and excellent craftsmanship.
Luxury Watch of the Year:
This category honors luxury watches priced from 5,000 Euros, standing out with exceptional watchmaking, innovative design, and lasting value. Finalists: Breitling, Eberhard & Co., and Gerald Charles.
Gemstone Design of the Year:
This category celebrates unique colored gemstones, gemstone sets, diamonds, and gemstone objects that fascinate with creative design and a special cut, under the theme “Something Special.” Finalists: Arnoldi International, Gerhard Hahn, and Nomad’s.
High Jewelry of the Year:
Featuring jewelry priced from 30,000 Euros, this category celebrates exceptional craftsmanship and special designs. Finalists: Frantisek Holub – Golden Eye Diamond, Recarlo, and Serafino Consoli.
Fine Jewelry of the Year:
This category honors special jewelry pieces from 2,000 Euros that impress with excellent craftsmanship and high-quality materials, radiating timeless elegance. Due to a tie in points, there are four nominees. Finalists: Binder x Capolavoro, Gellner, Mireya, and Niessing.
Fashion Jewelry of the Year:
This category awards jewelry pieces that incorporate current fashion trends, show innovative ideas, and do not exceed a value of 2,000 Euros. Finalists: Fossil, My First Diamond, and un_wearable by güzin.
Designer of the Year:
This title honors creative visions and exceptional designs that inspire through innovation and outstanding craftsmanship. Finalists: Kathrine Lindman Norwegian Jewelry, Sian Design, and WWW Unique Jewels Oy/Jouni Saarenpää.
Design Newcomer of the Year:
Focused on young talents, this category recognizes self-made jewelry or watches. Finalists: Jony Jewels, Liebevolle Besonderheiten/Leonie Bareis, and Marie Jianu.
Watch Design of the Year
This category requires an innovative concept and independent design with high recognition value. Finalists: Ba111od, Porsche Design, and Uhrenfabrik Junghans.
Next Generation Retail:
This category highlights innovative and thoughtfully designed retail concepts in the jewelry and watch industry. Finalists: Juwelier Cabachon, Hamburg von blocher partners, Juwelier Drubba Moments, and Juwelier Kutter x Patek Philippe Boutique by Karolina Ćurić Architects.
The Distinguished Jury
The INHORGENTA AWARD 2025 continues to be backed by a renowned, internationally composed expert jury: Gisbert L. Brunner (watch expert and author), Leo Eberlin (Jewelry Designer “Leo Mathild”), Sarah Fabergé (Director of Special Projects Fabergé), Anja Heiden (Member of the Management Board WEMPE), Martin Julier (Head of Gemlab Bucherer), Joern Kengelbach (Editor at Large Swisswatches & Editorial Adviser Wirtschaftswoche), Patrik Muff (Designer), Katerina Perez (Founder and Editor-in-Chief), Christoph Stelzer (Retail Specialist Dfrost), and Stephen Webster (British Jewelry Designer).
INHORGENTA AWARD Gala 2025: A Glamorous Highlight at the Kleine Olympiahalle
The INHORGENTA AWARD 2025 promises an unforgettable evening full of elegance and innovation. On February 22, 2025, the best creations and concepts in the industry will be honored at the Kleine Olympiahalle in Munich—hosted by the charismatic Rebecca Mir. A special highlight will be the Icelandic singer Ásdís, who will provide goosebumps moments with her powerful voice, adding a musical touch to the evening.
About INHORGENTA
INHORGENTA, Europe’s leading platform for jewelry, watches, and gemstones, serves as the ordering and communication platform for the industry and reflects the market in its full diversity. Exhibitors from around the world present their latest creations across six halls at Messe München. The fair offers a comprehensive overview of international trends and developments, including special events like the INHORGENTA AWARD and TRENDFACTORY. In 2024, the fair celebrated its 50th anniversary with 870 exhibitors from 37 countries and about 25,000 visitors from 90 countries. The next INHORGENTA MUNICH will take place from February 21-24, 2025.
About Messe München
As one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers, Messe München presents the world of tomorrow across its 90 fairs worldwide. Among them are twelve of the world’s leading trade fairs such as bauma, BAU, IFAT, and electronica. Messe München’s portfolio includes trade fairs for investment and consumer goods as well as new technologies. Together with its subsidiaries, it organizes fairs in China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the USA. With a network of over 15 subsidiaries and nearly 70 representations worldwide, Messe München is active in more than 130 countries. More than 150 events are held each year, with around 50,000 exhibitors and approximately three million visitors.
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