RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE. DEFINING STANDARDS
The Vietnam Jewelry Awards 2026, presented by Salon Deluxe Vietnam and powered by Thời Gian Magazine, is the country’s premier platform honouring outstanding achievement, design innovation, and technical mastery in fine and high jewellery. Positioned as Vietnam’s benchmark recognition for craftsmanship and creativity, the Awards celebrate excellence while providing a strategic platform for both Vietnamese and international brands seeking meaningful engagement within one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving luxury markets.
THE UNIQUE PLATFORM FOR PROFESSIONAL JEWELLERS
The Vietnam Jewelry Awards invites established jewellery maisons, designers, ateliers, and creative studios to present their finest creations to a discerning audience of collectors, distributors, retailers, and luxury professionals. Each entry is evaluated on artistry, craftsmanship, innovation, cultural relevance, and market impact by a curated panel of respected jewellers, gemologists, designers, and industry authorities.
VISIONS & PURPOSES
Celebrate Brilliance Jewellery Brands Across Asia
Honour the most exceptional jewellery creations, designers, and brands who define excellence through creativity, expertise, and emotional depth.
Promote Innovation & Creative Courage
Recognise bold ideas, groundbreaking materials, technical advancements, and visionary interpretations that shape the future of jewellery.
Preserve & Elevate Craftsmanship
Promote the heritage of artisanal skills, gem-cutting mastery, metalwork, and traditional cultural motifs while celebrating contemporary reinterpretations.
Build a Connected Asian Jewellery Ecosystem
Create meaningful bridges between designers, collectors, retailers, manufacturers, and luxury decision-makers.
Highlight Ethical & Sustainable Luxury
Champion brands and creators who prioritise transparency, fair sourcing, environmental consciousness, and long-term impact.
Elevate Vietnam on the Global Jewellery Stage
Position Vietnam as a rising centre of creativity, craftsmanship, and luxury, strengthening its global presence and influence in fine and high jewellery.
VIETNAM
THE HEART OF ASIA’S NEW LUXURY WAVE
Vietnam has emerged as one of Asia’s most dynamic and promising luxury markets, a place where tradition, craftsmanship, modernity, and aspiration converge. With a sophisticated and rapidly expanding community of collectors, high-net-worth individuals, and jewellery enthusiasts, Vietnam stands as the ideal centre stage for the Asia Jewelry Awards.
Vietnam Offers:
- A booming luxury retail ecosystem
- A new generation of collectors seeking rare, meaningful pieces
- An active network of boutique retailers, private jewellers, and distributors
- A vibrant cultural scene that values artistry, symbolism, and storytelling
- A fast-growing demand for fine jewellery, gemstones, and bespoke creations
For international brands, Vietnam is not merely an entry point, it is a strategic market with deep emotional resonance and long-term potential.
The Vietnam Jewelry Awards 2026 places Vietnam at the centre of the region’s jewellery future, where creative identities are formed and masterpieces find new admirers.
AWARD CATEGORIES
The Asia Jewelry Awards 2026 comprises eight main categories celebrating excellence across design, craftsmanship, sustainability, and innovation:
Design Excellence
Best Diamond Ring
Best Coloured Stone Ring
Best Pearl Ring
Best Gold Ring Design
Aesthetic Excellence
Gemstone Mastery
Best Use of Diamonds
Best Use of Coloured Gemstones
Best Use of Semi-Precious or Unusual Gems
Stone Setting Brilliance
Best Pave Setting
Best Invisible Setting
Best Micro-Setting
Sustainable Luxury
Recognising responsibility and environmental leadership
Best Sustainable Design or Collection
Best Fair-Trade or Ethically Sourced Gem Use
Creative Vision
Most Innovative Design
Best Art Jewellery Piece
Best Avant-Garde Expression
Best Artisanal Technique or Limited Edition Work
Vintage & Resetting Revival
Best Vintage Preservation
Best Restyled Heirloom
Best Modern Resetting Design
Personality & Influence
Recognising visionary individuals shaping the future of jewellery
Jewellery Personality of the Year
Emerging Designer / Rising Star of the Year
Design Excellence
- 01 Best Coloured Stone Earrings
- 02 Best Coloured Stone Necklace
- 03 Best Coloured Stone Ring
- 04 Best Diamond Bracelet
- 05 Best Diamond Earrings
- 06 Best Diamond Necklace
- 07 Best Diamond Ring
- 08 Best Gold Bracelet
- 09 Best Gold Earrings
- 10 Best Gold Necklace
- 11 Best Gold Ring Design
- 12 Best Overall Bracelet
- 13 Best Overall Earrings
- 14 Best Overall Necklace
- 15 Best Overall Ring
- 16 Best Pearl Bracelet
- 17 Best Pearl Earrings
- 18 Best Pearl Necklace
- 19 Best Pearl Ring
- 20 Best Platinum Bracelet
- 21 Best Platinum Earrings
- 22 Best Platinum Necklace
- 23 Best Platinum Ring Design
Aesthetic Excellence
- 01 Best Cultural Motif or Heritage Artistry
- 02 Best Minimalist Aesthetic
- 03 Best Modern Glamour
- 04 Best Statement Piece + Wearability
Gemstone Mastery
- 01 Best Gemological Excellence
- 02 Best Use of Coloured Gemstones
- 03 Best Use of Diamonds
- 04 Best Use of Semi-Precious or Unusual Gems
Stone Setting Brilliance
- 01 Best Invisible Setting
- 02 Best Micro-Setting
- 03 Best Mixed Stone Setting Technique
- 04 Best Pave Setting
Sustainable Luxury
- 01 Best Eco-Friendly Packaging or Presentation
- 02 Best Fair-Trade or Ethically Sourced Gem Use
- 03 Best Sustainable Design or Collection
- 04 Best Upcycled/Restyled Creation
- 05 Recognising responsibility and environmental leadership.
Creative Vision
- 01 Best Art Jewellery Piece
- 02 Best Artisanal Technique or Limited Edition Work
- 03 Best Avant-Garde Expression
- 04 Most Innovative Design
Vintage & Resetting Revival
- 01 Best Modern Resetting Design
- 02 Best Restyled Heirloom
- 03 Best Vintage Preservation
Personality & Influence
- 01 Best Branding Campaign
- 02 Best of Show Awarded to the single most outstanding piece across all submissions.
- 03 Emerging Designer / Rising Star of the Year
- 04 Influencer / Industry Icon of the Year
- 05 Jewellery Personality of the Year
- 06 Recognising visionary individuals shaping the future of jewellery.
REGISTRATION FORM
Registration
Open 15th January 2026
Eligibility
Open to Global & Vietnam jewellery brands, designers, ateliers, manufacturers, and creative studios with works completed in the last 12 months.
JUDGES & ADVISORIES
Sonia Rykiel
The Curator & Collector
Dror Lam
The Creator of Harmony
Rainer Sigel
The Storyteller of Craft and Culture
Angelia Lee
Through A Collector’s Eye
Jacques Blanchard
The French Artisan
Sonia Rykiel
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Design & Craftsmanship
- Aesthetic & Creativity
- Gemstone Mastery
- Technical Innovation
- Sustainable Practices
- Cultural Significance
TIMELINE
Awards Registration Period
15 January – 15 April 2026
Eligibility Screening
15 February – 15 April 2026
First Round of Judging
20 April – 15 May 2026
Shortlist Deliberation
15 May – 20 May 2026
Shortlist Announcement
20 May – 25 May 2026
Second Round of Judging
25 May – 3 June 2026
Final Results Confirmation
3 June – 6 June 2026
Awards Gala Presentation
11 June 2026HIGHLIGHTS
Jewellery Showcases
Luxury Exhibition
Industry Networking
Awards Presentation
Media & Television Coverage
OUR PARTNERS
