INHORGENTA AWARD 2025: Finalists Revealed Across Nine Categories

The finalists of the 8th INHORGENTA AWARD have been revealed. An esteemed jury has selected outstanding creations from the international jewelry, watch, and gemstone industry. The winners will be honored at an exclusive gala on February 22, 2025, at the Kleine Olympiahalle in Munich.

“The INHORGENTA AWARD provides a central stage for innovation, design, and masterful craftsmanship. Now in its eighth edition, it continues to impress with exceptional submissions that showcase the industry’s creative diversity. With 137 entries, we once again see fantastic engagement—a strong indicator of the award’s relevance. We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants, whose creativity and dedication have greatly contributed to its success. The glamorous ceremony at the Kleine Olympiahalle in Munich will once again be a spectacular highlight, celebrating outstanding creations,” says Stefanie Mändlein, Exhibition Director of INHORGENTA.

The Finalists 2025: Outstanding Creations and Concepts in Nine Categories

This year, the distinguished jury will honor the best pieces of jewelry, gemstones, watches, retail concepts, and designers across nine categories, with finalists impressing through creative design and exceptional craftsmanship.

The “Luxury Watch of the Year” category recognizes luxury timepieces priced from €5,000, which excel in exceptional watchmaking, innovative design, and lasting value.
The finalists are Breitling, Eberhard & Co. & Gerald Charles.

“Gemstone Design of the Year” honors unique colored gemstones, diamonds, and gemstone objects that fascinate through creative design and a special cut under the theme “Something Special.”
The finalists are Arnoldi International, Gerhard Hahn & Nomad’s.

The “High Jewelry of the Year” category unites high-end jewelry pieces priced from €30,000, which shine through extraordinary craftsmanship and exceptional designs.
The finalists are Frantisek Holub Golden Eye Diamond, Recarlo & Serafino Consoli.

“Fine Jewelry of the Year” awards exceptional jewelry pieces priced from €2,000, which impress through excellent craftsmanship and high-quality materials, radiating timeless elegance. Due to a tie in the scoring, four brands are nominated in this category.
The finalists are Binder x Capolavoro, Gellner, Mireya & Niessing.

The “Fashion Jewelry of the Year” category celebrates jewelry pieces reflecting current fashion trends and innovative designs, with a retail price of up to €2,000.
The finalists are Fossil, My First Diamond & un_wearable by güzin.

The “Designer of the Year” title recognizes creative visions and exceptional designs that impress through innovation and outstanding craftsmanship.
The finalists are Kathrine Lindman Norwegian Jewelry, Sian Design & WWW Unique Jewels Oy/Jouni Saarenpää.

The “Design Newcomer of the Year” category focuses on young talents creating inspirational self-made jewelry or watches.
The finalists are Jony Jewels, Liebevolle Besonderheiten/Leonie Bareis & Marie Jianu.

“Watch Design of the Year” requires an innovative concept and distinctive design with high recognition value.
The finalists are Ba111od, Porsche Design & Uhrenfabrik Junghans.

“Next Generation Retail” highlights innovative and thoughtfully designed retail concepts in the jewelry and watch industry. The finalists impress with creative and forward-thinking approaches to retail.
The finalists are Jeweler Cabachon, Hamburg by blocher partners, Jeweler Drubba Moments & Jeweler Kutter x Patek Philippe Boutique by Karolina Ćurić Architekten.

The Distinguished Jury

The high quality and prestige of the INHORGENTA AWARD 2025 is ensured 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 (Executive Board Member 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 Glorious Highlight at the Kleine Olympiahalle

The INHORGENTA AWARD 2025 promises an unforgettable evening filled with 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 of the evening will be Icelandic singer Ásdís, whose powerful voice promises goosebump moments and provides the perfect musical backdrop.

For more information, please contact: inhorgenta.press@messe-muenchen.de