INHORGENTA at the Romanian Jewelry Week

Munich/Bucharest – INHORGENTA is taking center stage at Romanian Jewelry Week 2024, held in Bucharest from October 2 to 8, 2024, underlining its international influence in the industry. Hosted at the Romanian National Library, ROJW attracts numerous designers, jewelry enthusiasts and industry experts interested in contemporary jewelry design and the future of craftsmanship.

“The participation in the Romanian Jewelry Week 2024 and the awarding of the INHORGENTA PRIZE reflect INHORGENTA's commitment on an international level. The focus is on German-Romanian cooperation, the promotion of the next generation of designers and, last but not least, the recognition of excellence in contemporary jewelry,” says Stefanie Maendlein, Exhibition Director of INHORGENTA.

The INHORGENTA Conference took place on the evening of October 3 and was attended by over 70 people, including emerging and established designers, retailers and industry representatives. After the aperitif, the guests were welcomed by Andreia Gabriela Popescu, designer, senior lecturer and education officer, and David Sandu, designer and founding member of Romanian Jewelry Week. Stefanie Maendlein, Exhibition Director of INHORGENTA, gave an insight into Europe's leading platform for jewelry, watches and gemstones in her presentation “The INHORGENTA Vision”. Mändlein explained upcoming initiatives for INHORGENTA 2025, presented trends and developments in the German market to the audience and encouraged local designers and retailers to take advantage of the platform's internationality and business opportunities.

“INHORGENTA has completely changed my view of jewelry. It is not just a business event, but a cultural synthesis where education, technology and artistry come together in wonderful harmony,” said David Sandu. On the inspiration he found at the fair, he added: “INHORGENTA presents a universe of creativity that constantly inspires new ideas, from tools to trends.”

“INHORGENTA emerged as such a natural fit into the luxury realm of jewelry, watches and gemstones and we are very confident of the immense and continuously growing success. We applaud the influence within the industry by pushing trends and innovation forward, from a regional scale to international level,” says Roxana Ioana Achim, Head of Design & Project Management at TEILOR.

Another highlight of INHORGENTA's participation at ROJW was the awarding of the INHORGENTA PRIZE on October 2, a special recognition for exceptional talent in contemporary jewelry design. The winner of the INHORGENTA PRIZE is Coral Wanshan Huang with jewelry pieces from her graduation collection, in which botanical beauty meets cyberpunk chic. The carefully crafted pieces are inspired by 19th century style and combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.

As the winner of the INHORGENTA PRIZE, Coral Wanshan Huang will have the opportunity to present her work at INHORGENTA MUNICH 2025, which takes place from February 21 to 24, in the “Brand New” area—a platform specially designed to promote emerging talent.