The jury members introduce themselves

Lorenz Bäumer has been creating exceptional and avant-garde jewellery under his own name for 30 years at his boutique at 19 Place Vendôme in Paris, where he is the only independent jeweller.

A trained engineer, he combines artistic vision with innovative techniques and exceptional craftsmanship. He previously established Chanel’s jewellery department, serving as its Artistic Director for 20 years, before spending a decade designing jewellery collections for Louis Vuitton. Inspired by art and nature, he celebrates femininity through his own creations, continually challenging the traditional conventions of jewellery design. His distinctive pieces are characterised by boldness, creativity and a constant desire to surprise.

Gisbert is a journalist and author from Munich and has been writing about watches since 1981. He has published around 30 books on timepieces, including Rolex – The Watch Book. He is also co-founder and co-owner of the website uhrenkosmos.com.

The jewelry designer dedicated herself to her heart's project over 10 years ago and created something she had missed in her search for beautiful jewelry in Germany: classic designs with contemporary influences. She now runs two successful jewelry labels, employs 18 people and has studios in Berlin and Antwerp. Her designs are worn by Hollywood stars such as Madonna, Cher and Gwen Stefani.

Originally from Switzerland, Daniella Gurtner has been the fashion director of *Myself* and *Donna* for 9 years. Before that, she worked for 17 years at the Swiss fashion magazine *Annabelle*.
She studied fashion design at Zurich University of Applied Sciences and is interested in art and crafts; she also enjoys sports such as running and yoga.

As a member of the Wempe management board, Anja is a well-known major figure in the jewelry and watch industry. No other woman is quite as synonymous with retailing success as the native of Hamburg.

Joern Frederic Kengelbach (50) developed a passion for mechanical watches as a child. After completing a master degree in architecture, he became a journalist and focused on the world of luxury. He served as Editor-in-Chief of AW Architektur und Wohnen and introduced the luxury magazine Robb Report to the DACH region in 2016. Prior to that, he headed the watch department at GQ, where he established the annual GQ Watch Special. Later, as a watch expert, he managed the wristwatch section for WELT, Welt am Sonntag, and ICON. Since earning his Executive MBA in Paris in 2022, Kengelbach has been Head of Business Development and Editor at Large at SWISSWATCHES-magazine.com, while also overseeing the luxury supplements for Wirtschaftswoche.

The Munich-based designer combines traditional handcrafts and high-quality materials to create jewellery with detailed and opulent forms. The Swiss-born designer has a special connection to the INHORGENTA AWARD: In 2017, he designed the 3.5-kilogram diamond-shaped trophy that will also be awarded to the winners in 2023.

Jewelry insider Katerina Perez is a specialist with professional knowledge and insight of the industry. Since training as a gemmologist at the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), Russian-born Paris-based Katerina has worked as a freelance journalist and content editor since 2011. She has written articles in both English and Russian for VO+, Robb Report and Kommersant, amongst others. Since founding her website in 2013, Katerina Perez has championed the work of talented jewelers across the globe, from established brands to fledgling designers whom she has personally scouted.

Christoph Stelzer studied architecture from 1996 to 2001 at the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences. From 1994 onwards and throughout his studies, he worked as a freelancer for various architectural offices, from 1998 to 2004 as a freelancer for the DB - Deutsche Bauzeitung. This was followed by lectures as a lecturer in architecture and design at the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences. After working as a key account manager and project manager for the brand retail agency Liganova from 2004 to 2008, Christoph Stelzer founded the owner-managed Stuttgart agency Dfrost Retail Identity in 2008 together with Nadine Frommer and his brother Fabian Stelzer.

British-born Stephen Webster MBE is one of the most prominent jewellery designers of his generation. Founded on over 40 vibrant years of impeccable craftsmanship, innovative design, fearless creativity, and responsible sourcing. Stephen Webster continues to break the rules of fine jewellery with designs that are intelligent, thought-provoking, and visionary. His eponymous brand has won industry-wide recognition, coveted by icons and idols. Webster is celebrated for creating bold and glamorous fine jewellery and homeware collections, that not only stand out but stand for something.