The international jewelry capital shines with awards, exhibitions, and new trends.

Milan, October 9th, 2024 – Milano Jewelry Week, proudly sponsored by CNA Artistico e Tradizionale, CNA Federmoda and Assogemme, is set to illuminate Milan from October 15th to 20th, 2024, offering an unparalleled showcase of the latest innovations in both Italian and international jewelry design. This year’s edition marks the 10th anniversary of Artistar Jewels, a significant milestone that underscores Milano Jewelry Week’s commitment to celebrating brands, artistry and craftsmanship in the jewelry world.

At the recent press conference held at the Sala Leonardo of the Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo, organizers unveiled an exciting lineup of over 50 events designed to engage jewelry enthusiasts and industry experts alike. 350 exhibitors from 60 countries will present more than 8,000 pieces of jewelry across historic palaces, ateliers, showrooms, boutiques, and goldsmith workshops throughout Milan’s vibrant city center.

“I am incredibly proud of what Milano Jewelry Week has become since its inception in 2019. It has grown into a global event that not only elevates the jewelry industry but also invites enthusiasts and experts to discover and explore every facet of this dynamic art form,” stated Enzo Carbone, founder of Milano Jewelry Week and CEO of Prodes Italia. “This year we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Artistar Jewels; this milestone celebrates our journey and the collective effort of artists, designers, partners, and our dedicated team. We continue to strive for excellence, fostering innovation while honoring the rich traditions that define Milan as the jewelry capital.”

The event features key partnerships with esteemed organizations such as AOL (Associazione Orafa Lombarda), ACJ (Association for Contemporary Jewellery), HRD Antwerp, A.N.T.I.C.O. (Associazione Nazionale Tutela il Comparto Oro), Assamblage, and Scuola Orafa Galdus, alongside new collaborators Piazza Italia and INHORGENTA.

Exhibitions and Locations

Artistar Jewels returns to Palazzo Bovara with over 240 designers from 60 countries presenting more than 800 unique pieces. Special guests Chong Ho from Hong Kong and Angry from Italy will showcase exclusive collections, complemented by the digital presentation Awe & Alchemy by ACJ Northern Ireland and a curated capsule display by Harper’s Bazaar. This exhibition stands as a testament to the creative visions of both established and emerging talents in contemporary jewelry.

The Talent Show, in collaboration with the Scuola Orafa Galdus, will highlight the future of jewelry design by showcasing the creations of 80 emerging students from prestigious institutions around the world. These include: Algures Contemporary Jewellery School (Brazil), Assamblage Contemporary Jewellery School (Romania), CASA Workshop (Mexico), Academia de Orfebres (Mexico), British Higher School of Art & Design (Russia), Fondazione Arte Sacra Contemporanea ETS (Italy), For.AL S.c.a r.l. (Italy), Galdus (Italy), ISS Caterina da Siena (Italy), Istituto Europeo di Design IED (Italy), MAB (Italy), Minoss Jewelry (South Korea), Scuola Orafa Ambrosiana – UBI FERVOR by Guido Solari (Italy), Wytwórnia Antidotum (Poland), Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) (USA), and China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) (China). These students will present their innovative designs, offering a glimpse into the future of the jewelry industry.

Milano Jewelry Week will offer a series of immersive experiences through its Experiential Journeys, during which various local entities will open their doors to the public for unique activities and engaging exhibitions. These journeys will give visitors the opportunity to discover the charm of artisanal jewelry through interactive and performative experiences that celebrate creativity and technical skill.

Among the most exciting events is Studio Vualle | Via Carlo Pisacane, 3, which will host the performance “Scintilla di Vita” (Spark of Life), where visitors will be photographed before and after being adorned with jewelry. This unique experience aims to demonstrate how jewelry can transform individuality and ignite a spark of beauty and life. The event, designed to honor and empower women, carries a strong message that blends aesthetics with self-expression.

At BABS Art Gallery | Via Maurizio Gonzaga, 2, Faust Cardinali’s performative exhibition will also be presented as a live performance. The installation features a gutter through which polyvinyl liquid floats. The artist, by activating its flow, will use the dripping resin to create paintings on embossed aluminum panels.

Design Alchemy at Bagutta Art Gallery | Corso Garibaldi, 17 will host an exhibition dedicated to the power of female craftsmanship. Seven women who have a special connection to the world of jewelry will be showcased. They draw, model, knead, and photograph. They come from many different countries, and all are independent, creating together a unique and special alchemy.

At Sicis Jewels | Via della Spiga, 9, “The World of Micromosaic” will be presented, an immersive journey into the art of micromosaic, an ancient technique that Sicis has masterfully reinvented with modernity. Visitors will be able to admire how each piece, through meticulous processes and innovative techniques, is transformed into a vibrant and complex work of art, flawlessly blending tradition and innovation.

Finally, the experience at IPPOLITA | Via Monte Napoleone, 23 will offer the opportunity to discover the artisanal craftsmanship behind each piece of jewelry. Ippolita’s creations, characterized by wearable yet highly elegant designs, will be presented in a journey that highlights the technical mastery, from hand-soldered pieces to the fusion of precious materials, celebrating the fusion of contemporary style and high fashion.

Throughout the week, many of these unique experiences will take place in boutiques and ateliers across Milan, often accompanied by cocktail parties that foster moments of conviviality and connection. These events will be complemented by the new Milano Jewelry & Watches Heritage Tour, which will guide the curious through historic goldsmith and watchmaking boutiques, including Adamas Gioielli, Orologeria Gioielleria Sangalli dal 1900, Schreiber Gioielli and Villa Milano. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore renowned shops and jewelry workshops, hearing directly from the artisans about the stories and evolution of these iconic brands. The tour reveals Milan’s rich jewelry and watchmaking history, showcasing the art and dedication behind each creation in their authentic context.

The Jewelry HUB at La Pelota offers a unique, four-day event where collectors, buyers, and enthusiasts can discover and purchase exclusive jewelry from 70 international brands, showcasing over 2,000 pieces of high and fine jewelry, fashion, vintage, watches, and diamonds. Set in Milan’s Brera district, this curated showcase combines modern design with timeless craftsmanship, providing a rare opportunity to buy unique creations from global designers. Visitors can engage with the creators, explore the latest trends, and experience the vibrant energy of this international jewelry hub.

Conferences and Awards

The highlight of the week, the MJW Awarding Night, will take place on October 16th at Teatro Lirico Gaber. Over 30 awards will be presented to artists and brands for their originality, technique, and design excellence. Some of the prizes include a monetary voucher for participation in Artistar Jewels 2025, free participation in exclusive jewelry events, a one-year membership to a renowned jewelry association, and direct entry into the semi-finals of international design competitions. Additional awards include free professional courses, international exhibition opportunities, interviews published by high-profile media outlets, and even an exclusive diamond experience trip to South Africa and Botswana.

These awards will be judged by esteemed experts in the field: the Artistar Jewels Awards will be evaluated by Bryna Pomp (Director, MAD About Jewelry, , Museum of Arts and Design), Muriel Piaser (Founder of PRECIOUS ROOM by MP tradeshow & Muriel Piaser Consulting), Guido Solari (Owner and director of Scuola Orafa Ambrosiana via Tortona 26 and of SOA Lab & Factory via Savona 20 Milan), and Shohista Turdiyeva (The Editor & The Founder of Jewellery Pursuer). The Best in Antique Jewelry award will be judged by Nunzio Ragno (President – National Association for the Protection of the Gold Sector – A.N.T.I.C.O.) and Daniele Oldani (Representative of Associazione Nazionale Tutela Il Comparto Oro – A.N.T.I.C.O., Retailers Commission Milan), while the Best Exclusive Jewelry Designer prize will be decided by Muriel Piaser. For the Best in Contemporary Jewelry, the jury includes Anastasia Young (ACJ Director – The Association for Contemporary Jewellery) and Joanne Haywood (Head of Programmes and Advocacy for The Association for Contemporary Jewellery), and Best in Creativity will be awarded by Laura Inghirami (Opinion Leader in the world of jewelry and the Founder of Donna Jewel). Andrea Sangalli (President, Associazione Orafa Lombarda – AOL) will present the Best in Milano award, and Guido Solari will determine the Best in Technique. The HRD Global Design Prize will be judged by Ellen Joncheere (CEO of HRD Antwerp) and Tom Neys (Marketing & Communications of HRD Antwerp), and the Best in Gemstone award will be selected by Paolo Cesari (President of Assogemme & Ceo Cesari & Rinaldi Gemmai). The Bryna Pomp Award will be personally awarded by Bryna Pomp, and the Best Jewelry Art & Craft Award will be evaluated by Arduino Zappaterra (CNA National President of Goldsmiths), Simona Micheli (CNA National Artistic and Traditional Manager), and Antonio Franceschini (CNA Federmoda National Manager). The Assamblage Award for Artistar Jewels will be given by David Sandu (Founder of the Assamblage School, Senior Lecturer Assamblage School, founder of Assamblage Association and ROJW, and great contemporary jewelry artist) and Andreia Gabriela Popescu (Award-Winner Artistar Jewels 2022, multiple award-winning contemporary jewelry artist, Senior Lecturer Assamblage School, Educational Ambasador Assamblage and Romanian Jewelry Week); she will also award The Talent Show Contest together with Rossana Ricolfi (Coordinator and Technical Teacher at Scuola Orafa Galdus) and Irina Probst (Exhibition Manager Inhorgenta Munich). The Best in Diamond will be presented by Agnes Abdullahu (Founder of DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club) and the Best in Trend by Italo Pantano (Multimedia Director of Harper’s Bazaar Italia). Shohista Turdiyeva (The Editor & The Founder of Jewellery Pursuer) will award the Best Jewellery Digital Voice Award. Finally, the Best Italian Excellence Award will be decided by Marco Giovanelli (Vice President Piazza Italia Experience Piazza Italia 2).

In addition, the Artistar Jewels Network Awards will involve international galleries, including Eleni Marneri Gallery, Frangipani Studio & Gallery, Alice Floriano Gallery, Carlo Lucidi Gallery, Galleri Sebastian Schildt, Second Petale, Galeria Alice Floriano, What If Berlin, Tincal Lab Contemporary Jewelry Gallery, Blossom Gallery, Ruup & Form Gallery, and The Sense of Beauty Gallery. These galleries will select artists with whom they will collaborate, offering opportunities to exhibit their works in their spaces or providing them with valuable international visibility.

Furthermore, through the Jewelry HUB Network, selected brands will have the chance to display their creations in prominent jewelry shops: JADE Jewellery, Almaty, KZ, Gioielleria Brunetti, Milano, IT and Gioielleria Moglio, Forte dei Marmi, Piacenza, IT, allowing their works to reach new audiences by being showcased directly in these esteemed retailers’ storefronts.

Throughout Milano Jewelry Week 2024, six influential figures from the digital jewelry world will provide real-time coverage of the entire event: Laura Inghirami, Jewelry Opinion Leader and Founder of Donna Jewel, Shohista Turdiyeva, Editor and Founder of Jewellery Pursuer, Agata Jankowiak from BLINGSIS, Nastya Ivlieva from Lost in Jewels, Renu Choudhary from The Diamond Talk, and Maria Chiara Marongiu. These content creators will promptly share MJW content and interviews on their respective platforms.

The complete calendar of Milano Jewelry Week events can be found at https://visit.milanojewelryweek.com/en/and will also be published in a dedicated printed guide distributed at key locations across Milan. In addition to exhibitions and showcases, Milano Jewelry Week 2024 features a rich calendar of Talks, accessible after registration on the Visit Platform.

All Milano Jewelry Week events are open to the public with prior registration required to receive accreditation. Some events may require invitations or have limited capacity at the discretion of the organizers.

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About Prodes Italia
The conceptualization, communication management, and event coordination of Milano Jewelry Week are handled by Prodes Italia, a global leader in high jewelry, design, art, and wine sectors. Prodes Italia is the creator of projects such as Promotedesign.it, Artistarjewels.com, Overjewels.com, Huesers Magazine, and Bestwinestars.com, and has been responsible for the communication and event coordination of the Lambrate Design District since 2018.

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PATRONAGE
Assogemme, CNA Artistico e Tradizionale, CNA Federmoda.

PARTNERS
A.N.T.I.C.O., ACJ, AOL, Assamblage, DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club, HRD Antwerp, Inhorgenta, National Foundation for the Jewelry and Watch Industry, Piazza Italia, Precious Room, Scuola Galdus.

LOGISTIC PARTNER
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ACCOMODATION PARTNERS
Hotel Dei Cavalieri, Hotel Susa, Hotel The Square, Kleos Hotel, Una Group Hotel, Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo.

MEDIA PARTNERS
City News, Donna Jewel, Excellence Magazine (beyond.luxury), Gruppo Beyond, Harper’s Bazaar, HUESERS Magazine, Jewellery Pursuer.

EXHIBITORS
Artistar Jewels

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Experiential Journeys

The international jewelry capital shines with awards, exhibitions, and new trends.

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