Daniel Oliver 
Examining Time: 2 minutes
It was a sparkling celebration of remarkable creations and their creators from the intercontinental jewelry, look at and gemstone industries—the INHORGENTA AWARD ceremony. Effectively-recognized jurors introduced the coveted trophy to the winners of ten types. Typically, the gala night is the glamorous spotlight of INHORGENTA MUNICH.
“The INHORGENTA AWARD is our way of furnishing a fantastic phase for remarkable creations from the jewellery, check out and gemstone industries—from a piece of jewelry by a youthful newcomer, a exclusive enjoy by an recognized brand name to a freshly conceived retail principle,” describes Stefan Rummel, Running Director of Messe München. “We are specifically pleased with the potent worldwide participation: 80 of 137 submissions came from 37 international countries.”
The award winners
Timeless jewelry, tasteful and of lasting value—these were being the hallmarks of the “Fine Jewelry” category, with jewellery parts beginning at a retail value of EUR 2,000. The award winner is BINDER Jewelry with “Perception Collection”.
The new classification “High Jewellery of the Yr” showcased jewelry in a course of its very own with a retail price tag of EUR 30,000 and up. The award winner is Pavit Gujral with “Crab Earrings”.
In distinction, the “Manner Jewelry” classification resolved jewellery as add-ons for recent style trends with a retail selling price of up to EUR 2,000. The award winner is BOLTENSTERN with “FABNORA Combine and Match” earrings.
The “Designer of the Year” attained remarkable work in layout, innovation and craftsmanship. The award winner is Theodora D. with „Flamenco“ ring.
Youthful skills competed as “Structure Newcomer” with self-created jewelry or watches. The award winner is Margret Hipp from Pforzheim Goldsmith Faculty with the “PISCIS” earrings.
The category “Watch Structure” demanded an modern principle and impartial style with a large recognition value. The award winner is Uhrenfabrik Junghans with the “Junghans 1972 Competition”.
This calendar year for the very first time, the “Gemstone Style and design of the Calendar year” class honoured unique-coloured gemstones, diamonds and gemstone objects. The award winner is Gerhard Hahn with “bi-color Saphir”.
A trendsetting retail concept was honoured in the “Best Jeweler of the Year” group. The award winner is Sebastian Frost with his store in the tiny fishing village of Outlined on the east coastline of Bornholm in Denmark. The white objective-developed constructing on the harbour has been the setting for his production of distinctive, handmade jewellery considering the fact that 1999—today expanded as the “Smykke Strategy Store” with a café and bar.
The retailer’s voice
This yr, the nominees in the two Shops Choice categories had been also picked by the jury. The expert audience voted on these on-line prior to the trade show as properly as on-web page on the 1st working day of the exhibit.
The winner of the “Retailers Preference Awards—Best Pieces of Jewelry” is egf Manufaktur with “Precious Heritage”. The winner of the “Retailers Preference Awards—Best Watch” is Casio Europe with “G-SHOCK GM-B2100GD5AER”.
The jury
Renowned personalities testify to the INHORGENTA AWARD’s excellent: check out specialist Gisbert L. Brunner, jewellery designer Leo Eberlin, Sarah Fabergé (Director of Unique Initiatives Fabergé), Anja Heiden (Member of WEMPE’s Govt Board), Martin Julier (Head of Gemlab Bucherer), Giorgia Mondani (watch pro and digital entrepreneur), designer Patrik Muff, founder and editor-in-chief Katerina Perez, blogger and trend label owner Nina Schwichtenberg, Christoph Stelzer (Dfrost, retail professional) and Dr. Christianne Weber-Stöber (Handling Director of the Gesellschaft für Goldschmiedekunst e.V. (German Association of Goldsmith’s Art).
