BEST IN ICON - HIGH END JEWELLERY
The category reserved for exhibitors of the ICON Community of Vicenzaoro.
Enhances high jewellery creations with a retail price between €5,000 and €30,000.
The following will be evaluated:
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
The category reserved for exhibitors of the ICON Community of Vicenzaoro.
Dedicated to unique and inimitable pieces, with a retail price above €30,000.
The following will be evaluated:
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
The category reserved for exhibitors of the Creation Community of Vicenzaoro.
Aimed at companies specialising in the processing and production of gold jewellery.
The following will be evaluated:
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
The category reserved for exhibitors of the Creation Community of Vicenzaoro.
Aimed at companies specialising in the processing and production of silver jewellery.
The following will be evaluated:
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
The category reserved for exhibitors of the Look Community of Vicenzaoro.
Dedicated to fashion and accessible jewellery, with a retail price below €1,000.
The following will be evaluated:
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
The category reserved for exhibitors of the Look Community of Vicenzaoro.
Dedicated to contemporary and fashionable jewellery, with a retail price above €1,000.
The following will be evaluated:
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
The category reserved for exhibitors from the territory specialising in the production of chains.
The following will be evaluated:
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)
The category reserved for young designers under 30 at Vicenzaoro.
The following will be evaluated:
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!
