ColumnistsOct 01, 2025
Peter Smith: Why Vendor Success Starts With Self-ReflectionSmith shares the importance of looking at your company with openness and honesty to identify opportunities you may be missing.
Events & AwardsJan 22, 2018
Vicenzaoro Crowns International Jewelry Award Winners
A number of brands were honored at the Andrea Palladio awards, held on the eve of the opening of the show’s January edition.
Vicenza, Italy--It’s the height of awards season in both the entertainment and jewelry industries, and the Vicenzaoro trade show is no exception.
The show honored a number of brands at its annual Andrea Palladio International Jewelry Awards--so named for the Renaissance architect responsible for Vicenza’s famous basilica, among other architectural feats in Venice--held Friday night, on the eve of the show’s opening.
This year’s jury to select winners consisted of Franco Cologni, founder of the Cologni-Mestieri D'Arte Foundation; Silvana Annicchiarico, director of the Triennale Design Museum; Alba Cappellieri, design professor of the Milan Polytechnic Jewel; and Clare Phillips, curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Massimiliano Bonoli accepted an award for “Best Italian Jewelry Designer,” while “Best Italian Jewelry Collection” went to Carlo Palmiero of Palmiero for the brand’s “Underwater World” collection.
The “Best International Jewelry Designer” was awarded to Luz Camino of Spain and “Best International Jewelry Collection” was awarded to Chanel for their “Flying Cloud” fine jewelry offerings.
Chanel was the first of several iconic, international jewelry houses honored.
Diverting from the more traditional categories, an award recognizing a brand’s advertising also was on the agenda for the evening, with “Best Jewelry Communication Campaign” going to Cartier for their “How Far Would You Go For Love” marketing effort.
Van Cleef & Arpels won “Best Jewelry Communication New Media,” an award which specifically honored its traveling “Noah’s Ark” high jewelry collection, which made its way to New York last fall.
Tiffany & Co.’s new Italian flagship store in Milan, Tiffany House Milan, received the award for “Best Jewelry Flagship Store” and Elsa Peretti, who has been a designer at Tiffany with her own namesake collection for decades, won the “Lifetime Achievement Award.”
The Corporate Social Responsibility Award went to brand SeeMe from the Netherlands, specifically going to its CEO and founder, designer Caterina Occhio.
Vicenzaoro, The Jewelry Boutique Show, is owned by the Italian Exhibition Group and is held every September and January, plus has a Hong Kong, Dubai and Las Vegas presence within other trade shows.
The current January edition concludes this Wednesday, Jan. 24.
More on Events & Awards
The Latest
EditorsOct 01, 2025
Playing Favorites: The Best Jewelry From VicenzaoroAssociate Editor Natalie Francisco visited Italy to spot jewelry trends at the September Vicenzaoro show and share her top finds.
SurveysOct 01, 2025
Consumer Confidence Hits 5-Month Low in September Respondents were concerned about job availability and rising prices.
FinancialsOct 01, 2025
Gemfields’ H1 Revenue Falls 47%Its latest interim financials revealed a challenging first half due in part to production troubles at its mines.
Weekly QuizSep 25, 2025
This Week’s QuizTest your jewelry news knowledge by answering these questions.
MajorsSep 30, 2025
Pandora CEO to Retire in 2026, Hand Reins to CMO Alexander Lacik has led Pandora since 2019. Berta de Pablos-Barbier will succeed him, the first woman to head the company.
CrimeSep 30, 2025
2 Suspects Charged in $300K Sleight-of-Hand Jewelry Store ScamTwo men allegedly used counterfeit bills to purchase luxury watches and jewelry from a North Carolina jeweler.
Brought to you by
reDollar.com Is Rolling Out the Next Level Jewelry, Diamond & Watch Consignment ProgramWith their unmatched services and low fees, reDollar.com is challenging some big names in the online consignment world.
CollectionsSep 30, 2025
Billie Eilish, Finneas Partner with John HardyThe “Lovestruck” collection, designed with the Academy and Grammy award-winning siblings, is the brand’s first lab-grown diamond offering.
IndependentsSep 30, 2025
Spinelli Kilcollin Announces Residency in DallasThe brand, celebrating its 15th anniversary, has popped up at Market, a luxury fashion destination in Highland Park Village.
IndependentsSep 29, 2025
Nina Pugliese, Longtime Henne Jewelers Employee, Dies at 65She was remembered as a creative and generous woman of faith, who also had a sweet tooth.
TrendsSep 29, 2025
Amanda’s Style File: Ear FocusMove over neck mess, the ear story is the way to make a layering statement today.
IndependentsSep 29, 2025
Mark Henry Jewelry to Debut in CanadaThe New York-based brand is set to launch a limited-time offering for the holiday season at Holt Renfrew in Toronto.
MajorsSep 29, 2025
Overnight Releases New Bridal CatalogThe “Volume 7” bridal catalog features best-selling engagement rings, trending styles, and a new section highlighting anniversary bands.
SurveysSep 26, 2025
Online Shopping, Influencers to Drive Holiday Spending, Mastercard SaysHoliday sales growth is expected to slow as consumers grapple with inflation and tariff-related uncertainty.
TrendsSep 26, 2025
Piece of the Week: Kwit Jewelry’s Square Signet Pinky RingThe red and azure colorway is one of many fun enamel pairings offered, bringing whimsy to the classic style of a monogramed signet ring.
Policies & IssuesSep 25, 2025
JA CEO Provides Tariff Update Following Annual Fly-InA trade deal with Switzerland seems probable, but reaching an agreement with India remains a challenge, David Bonaparte said.
SourcingSep 25, 2025
2 African Countries Aim to Take Stake in De Beers Botswana’s president said his country wants a controlling share, while Angola envisions multiple countries holding minority stakes.
Lab-GrownSep 25, 2025
Kira Jewels Expands Lab-Grown Diamond ProductionThe manufacturer is adding 1,400 chemical vapor deposition (CVD) reactors to its growing facility in India.
IndependentsSep 25, 2025
Alex Moss’ New Flagship Brings Bold Jewels to SoHoThe jeweler to the stars has worked with Drake, A$AP Rocky, Tyler the Creator, and other celebrities.
WatchesSep 25, 2025
Wilson & Son Jewelers Donates to the Horological Society of New YorkThe Scarsdale, New York-based jeweler donated a professional-grade watch cleaning machine.
Policies & IssuesSep 24, 2025
Tariffs Throw Diamond Trade Into DisarrayThe 50 percent tariffs on diamonds shipped from India to the U.S. have pushed midstream manufacturers to the edge.
SourcingSep 24, 2025
De Beers Adopts New Strategies to Drive Natural Diamond Demand in IndiaDe Beers’ refreshed, multipronged approach, which includes generic promotions and retail partnerships, is delivering positive dividends.
Policies & IssuesSep 24, 2025
For Jewelry Manufacturers, Higher Tariffs Create Long-Term WorriesThey are trying to balance the need to sustain well-established relationships with the pressure higher tariffs have put on margins.
SourcingSep 24, 2025
A Helping Hand: An Effort to Boost Inclusivity in the IndustryJewelry manufacturer Jewelex has partnered with JOSH, an industry training center, on a program for people with disabilities.
CollectionsSep 24, 2025
Greenwich St. Jewelers Goes Back in Time With First Estate CollectionThe collection includes pieces dating back to the Victorian and Art Deco periods as well as mid-century and late 20th-century designs.
Policies & IssuesSep 24, 2025
Diamonds Do Good Names Marcus ter Haar as President-ElectHe previously served as co-chair of the nonprofit’s beneficiary committee.
