Vicenzaoro Takes the Pulse of Jewelry

With more than 1300 exhibitors representing the entire value chain of the jewelry sector, from gemstone suppliers to renowned houses, independent designers, goldsmiths, vintage watches and jewelry, machinery and tools, all the way to packaging, the recently concluded Vicenzaoro edition once again establishes this exhibition as a strategic hub for the international jewelry industry. While the vast majority of exhibitors are still Italian, 60% of the attendance was represented by international visitors from 130 countries, with the United States leading the way, followed by professionals from the United Kingdom, India and Germany. In total, more than 560 buyers traversed the vast aisles of the exhibition between January 16th and 20th. /public-objects/00d29996-3b9f-4c24-8b84-947187a86985-2c42e49b-a550-4932-b7aa-90348de7e56f-b0d983fa-105e-442e-9c54-556693a3b0f3-9346f5e1-0779-4b19-928d-146e29faca44-GEM-T%20-%20Photos%20-%20Substack-7.webp Image sélectionnée Vicenzaoro also proves to be a remarkable rendezvous for those seeking to anticipate trends. An abundance of colored stones, highly versatile transformable pieces, intricately crafted hidden details, a regressive pop spirit, and increased flexibility and comfort for jewelry that contours the body like precious fabric, are all trends spotted during the show. Beyond its purely business DNA, the show also aims to highlight excellence. A major novelty of this edition is the very first VO Awards which, according to Matteo Farsura, Global Exhibition Manager of jewelry & fashion at Italian Exhibition Group, "considers jewelry not only as a finished product and an aesthetic expression, but also as the synthesis of a system of production processes, technological innovation, sustainability and artisanal know-how. We celebrate the women and men behind each creation, who make this excellence possible, the product as a synthesis of creativity and manufacturing, and Vicenzaoro as a place where skills, sectors and markets meet." Michela Amenduni , Product Marketing & Communication Manager of jewelry & fashion at IEG, adds: "The VO Awards provide a snapshot of the excellence that drives our industry." /public-objects/5b8e1601-610d-4ab6-8118-b1e2cdedf693-479b2813-fac8-40f8-bbfb-99b1b4e222bc-01b61f5f-e47c-47e4-9f8a-39de736c0360-db6632c7-385c-42fb-9fd0-223618f6c703-TRACEY%20ELLISON%20awarding_ALESSIO%20BOSCHI%20%C3%83%C2%82%C3%82%C2%A9%20Vicenzaoroawarded_FIAMMETTA%20BENETTON%20presenter2560.webp Image sélectionnée Winners of the VO Awards 2026 BEST IN ICON – UNIQUE JEWELRY PIECE Alessio Boschi, Jubilee Ring A tribute to the Holy Catholic Year, the ring evokes spiritual renewal through seven doors inspired by the great basilicas of Rome. It blends early Christian heritage and the Renaissance, with enamels, micromosaics and sacred symbols, to convey a message of unity, peace, and love. BEST IN ICON – HIGH JEWELRY Cammilli Firenze, Hypnose Ring Inspired by the movement of water and the Florentine Renaissance, the Hypnose ring plays on fluid volumes in Natural Beige and Rosé Champagne gold. The exclusive Aetherna finish creates a subtle play of light, highlighting a sculptural elegance entirely handcrafted in Italy. BEST IN LOOK – FANTASY JEWELRY Mesh, Lisa Ring The Knot Edit collection revisits the symbol of the knot in a contemporary approach. Handcrafted in recycled 925 silver, with an option for gold plating, the ring expresses fluidity and artisanal craftsmanship. BEST IN LOOK – FINE JEWELRY Marcela Salvador, Ciuri Necklace Born in Sicily, the Ciuri collection draws from Mediterranean culture. The necklace celebrates the flower as a symbol of rebirth and identity, and is entirely crafted in crocheted silver using traditional techniques. BEST IN CREATION – GOLD CRAFTSMANSHIP D’Orica, Ely Torchon 0141 Necklace Inspired by a double helix, this necklace expresses the continuity of life through spiral shapes and a three-dimensional play that embodies the regenerative power of life. BEST IN CREATION – SILVER CRAFTSMANSHIP Aurum, Argento 960 Ring The Argento960-Animalier collection elegantly reinterprets classic animal patterns (snake, leopard, zebra, crocodile), offered in 12 models available in two widths. BEST IN SPECIAL – CHAIN Better Silver, Fine Precision Tennis A reinterpretation of the tennis bracelet made through a fully automated process, from CNC machining to stone setting. A beautiful illustration of technological excellence applied to jewelry. BEST IN SPECIAL – YOUNG (UNDER 30) Plah, Guacamaya Earrings Inspired by Colombian culture, these titanium earrings combine dance, color, and movement. Their sculptural shape celebrates freedom, identity and contemporary artistic expression.