The Winners of the INHORGENTA AWARD 2025 Have Been Revealed!

A sparkling celebration of exceptional creations and their designers from the international jewelry, watch, and gemstone industry—this is the INHORGENTA AWARD ceremony. Renowned jurors presented the coveted trophy to the winners in nine categories. The glamorous AWARD Gala evening at the Kleine Olympiahalle in Munich was one of the highlights of INHORGENTA 2025.

”With the INHORGENTA AWARD, we shine a spotlight on the most innovative and creative works from the jewelry, watch, and gemstone industry—whether it's the masterpiece of an emerging talent or an iconic design from an established brand. This year, we once again received incredible pieces that impressively demonstrate the diversity and excellence of the industry,” explains Stefanie Mändlein, Exhibition Director of INHORGENTA.

The Winners

The “Luxury Watch of the Year” category honors luxury watches with a retail price of 5,000 euros or more, which stand out through exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design, and lasting value. The winner is Gerald Charles.

“Gemstone Design of the Year” honors unique colored gemstones, gemstone sets, diamonds, and gemstone objects that captivate with creative design and special cuts under the theme "Something Special." The winner is Arnoldi International.

The “High Jewelry of the Year” category brings together exceptional pieces with a retail price of 30,000 euros or more, showcasing extraordinary craftsmanship and distinctive designs. The winner is 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. The winner is Gellner.

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 winner is Fossil.

The “Designer of the Year” title recognizes creative visions and exceptional designs that impress through innovation and outstanding craftsmanship. The winner is Kathrine Lindman Norwegian Jewelry.

The “Design Newcomer of the Year” category focuses on young talents creating inspirational selfmade jewelry or watches. The winner is Jony Jewels.

The “Watch Design of the Year” requires an innovative concept and distinctive design with high recognition value. The winner is Uhrenfabrik Junghans.

The “Next Generation Retail” category highlights innovative and thoughtfully crafted retail concepts in the jewelry and watch industry. The finalists impressed with creative and forward-thinking approaches in the retail sector. The winner is Jeweler Kutter x Patek Philippe Boutique by Karolina Ćurić Architekten.

The Prestigious 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).

The evening was hosted by the charismatic Rebecca Mir. The musical highlight was provided by Icelandic singer Ásdís, whose powerful voice created goosebump moments and beautifully accompanied the evening.

The INHORGENTA AWARD 2025 was once again a dazzling highlight of the fair and a symbol of the industry’s innovative spirit and creativity. With its unique blend of tradition, design, and forwardthinking ideas, it has once again proven to be one of the most prestigious awards in the jewelry, watch, and gemstone industry.

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