Design Your Legacy
IGI Expressions™ for Emerging Jewelry Designers
Unveil your brilliance on an international stage with the IGI Expressions™ 2024-25 competition, an annual celebration of exceptional talent and innovation in jewelry design.
Winning this prestigious contest not only earns you global acclaim but also confers unparalleled recognition through IGI's esteemed platform—elevating your creative legacy to new heights of prestige within the world of fine jewelry.
Four Years Of Shaping
Global Jewelry Artistry
Entering its fourth year, the IGI Expressions™ competition continues to be the pinnacle of international jewelry design contests for 2024. Last year, we received submissions from 41 countries, underscoring the competition's prestigious global impact. Participation remains free, reflecting our unwavering dedication to discovering and nurturing emerging talent.
This year, seize the opportunity to showcase your creativity alongside previous winners who have set the bar for innovation. Join this esteemed tradition, make your mark, and elevate your profile on a global stage where your designs can achieve international acclaim.
Theme : A Journey
To The Enchanted Forest
This year's theme invites participants to venture into a mystical realm where ancient trees whisper ageless secrets and every glimmer of light hints at hidden magic. It encourages exploration of the enchanting beauty of a forest where jewelry acts as a gateway to a world filled with wonder.
Participants are invited to celebrate the transformative power of design by breathing new life into beloved fairy tales, infusing iconic elements like the Evil Queen's crimson apple or Rapunzel's flowing locks into their stunning pieces.
Each creation must capture the ethereal essence of a forest where fantasy and reality converge, allowing imaginations to wander through a world where enchantment is always tucked away inside the jewelry box.
Submission Specifications
Art Design Specifications
- Size: A4 (210 x 285 mm) / US Letter Size (8.5 x 11 inches)
- Color: Full color
- Orientation: Clearly mark the top and bottom of the design
- Resolution: 300 DPI for optimal clarity
- Formats: .jpg, .jpeg, or .png
(Note: Each submission must also include details of the size, weight, and overall dimensions for proper evaluation.)
Theme Interpretation
- Description: Provide a narrative of up to 250 words.
- Content: Explain how your design reflects and interprets the theme.
- Language: Submit your description in English or your national language(s).
Segments
- Computer-Aided Designs (CAD)
- Manual Sketches
- iPad Jewelry Illustrations
Categories
Statement Piece
A ring, necklace, earrings, or complete jewelry set designed to make a bold impression.
Convertible Jewelry
Feature designs that can be transformed into different types, such as converting a necklace into earrings or a ring into a bracelet.
Accessories (Beyond Traditional Jewelry)
Create standout designs including headbands, hairpins, brooches, armlets, hand chains, bracelets, rings, and watches. Each piece should bring a refined twist to traditional styles.
(Note: Fabrication feasibility will be assessed.)
Prizes & Recognition
For IGI Expressions
Nine Winners
- $500 check (excluding sanctioned regions)
- IGI Expressions™ Champion Trophy
- IGI Expressions™ Champion Certificate
- Recognition through press coverage
- Coverage on the IGI GemBlog
- Exposure on IGI's social channels
Finalists
- IGI Expressions™ Finalist E-Certificate
- Exposure on IGI's social channels
All Participants
- Official IGI Expressions™ Participation E-Certificate
