High Jewelry is a language that never stops renewing itself, and Vicenzaoro September (VOS25) remains one of its most significant showcases each year. From September 5 to 9, 2025, at the exhibition center in Vicenza, Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) will once again bring together the best of the industry with a sold‑out edition featuring 1,300 exhibiting brands, confirming the show as a key venue where tradition and innovation meet. The entire gold and jewelry supply chain will shine once again, as announced by Matteo Farsura, Global Exhibition Manager of the jewelry & fashion division at IEG. Work is continuing for the new 22,000 square metre hall and the new building will be ready for the September 2026 edition.
Matteo Farsura
Here, the classics of goldsmithing are reimagined: Maria De Toni’s collections explore new forms, while Palmiero’s diamond pavé takes inspiration from nature. Giovanni Ferraris combines titanium and diamonds to create a weightless statement jewelry, while De Simone Fratelli breaks the mold with coral and cameo craftsmanship that speaks to the present. The pearl finds a new dimension in the contemporary creations of Yana Nesper, just as the Italian glamour of Marina B reinvents itself through bold volumes and cuts. Maison J’OR merges gemstones and mother‑of‑pearl with innovative materials like carbon fiber, demonstrating how art, culture, and experimentation converge to create pieces that move those who wear them.
The Icon section showcases Italian and international excellence. Roberto Coin, Damiani, Crivelli, Fope, and Roberto Demeglio narrate the evolution of Made in Italy through their collections, each with a strong identity: from Roberto Coin’s timeless elegance to Damiani’s craftsmanship, from Crivelli’s precious textures to Fope’s minimal yet luxurious creations, to Demeglio’s technical versatility. Alongside them are Annamaria Cammilli, with her three‑dimensional, sinuous forms, Leo Pizzo, with his unique perspective on nature and art, Nanis, with harmonious lines inspired by natural roundness, and Serafino Consoli, with the transformative character of his creations.
Damiani Dolce Stil Novo, Ode all’Italia collection
The international scene is well represented by European maisons such as Schreiner Fine Jewellery, Diamond Group, Fabergé, Yoko London, Etho Maria, and Carrera y Carrera, while Australian brand Autore brings an overseas perspective. Among this year’s highlights are the debut of Piranesi, a Milanese brand based in New York, and the return of Recarlo. Francéclat, which introduces French brands each edition, will showcase creations by Copin, a historic brand looking to the future, as well as D1928, Morganne Bello, and Statement. Among the French maisons, Isabelle Langlois, a renowned brand based near Place Vendôme, will once again enchant with her colorful creations featuring extensive use of pierres fines, along with Akillis, known for its unisex jewelry and minimalist designs with a rock edge.
Yoko London
Etho Maria
The Design Room
Vicenzaoro continues to be a launchpad for creators who view jewelry as a true art form. The Design Room features talents such as Alessio Boschi, who intertwines culture, history, and architecture in his creations; Mike Joseph, with his light geometries set with diamonds; Antonini Milano, for lovers of pure and structured lines; and Karen Suen, who blends glamour and tradition. Boschi himself, along with Alessia Crivelli (in collaboration with Costa Team), Luca Daverio, and the Fondazione Mani Intelligenti, will serve as mentors for “The 8”, a project conceived by IEG to promote emerging talents. Designers selected for this edition come from institutions such as IED, TADS-Tarì Design School, and the Master’s program in History, Design, and Marketing of Jewelry in Arezzo.
The Talks
The talks program kicks off on September 5 at 3:00 p.m. with a panel titled “The Italian jewelry sector: analysis and strategic perspectives” and organized by the Club degli Orafi in collaboration with the Research Department of Intesa Sanpaolo. Moderated by Laura Biason, the session will feature Maria Cristina Squarcialupi, President of Club degli Orafi Italia and UnoAerre Industries, Stefania Trenti, Head of Industry & Local Economies Research, Intesa San Paolo, Augusto Ungarelli, Delegate of the Club degli Orafi Study Centre and Past President of Club degli Orafi Italia, and Vendorafa, Daniela Corsini, Senior Economist and Head of Commodity Research, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Luigi Marostica, Co‑founder of Karizia Spa and Vice President of Federorafi.
Maria Cristina Squarcialupi
Maria Cristina Squarcialupi emphasizes:
“The results of the ninth edition of the economic survey, conducted by the Club degli Orafi Italia together with the Research Department of Intesa Sanpaolo in June 2025, offer an interesting snapshot of the sentiment among Italian goldsmith companies. Despite a complex context, we see a sign of resilience: one in four companies expressed expectations of overall revenue growth for 2025 compared to 2024, a percentage in line with expectations from last December. On the international front, about 33% of companies operating abroad expect an increase in exports, a figure that underscores the importance of global markets for our sector. It is also encouraging to note a strong focus on investments, with over 30% of companies reporting growth compared to the previous year. Among the factors driving these investment choices are the evolution of domestic demand, cited by nearly half of respondents, as well as strengthening brand image and the growth of foreign demand, highlighting the need to review internationalization processes and diversify target markets. Of course, the path is not without challenges. Raw materials and the domestic market, along with the reduced presence of high‑spending consumers and risks related to U.S. trade policies, are the concerns that have become more pressing in recent months.”
Later that day, at 4:30 p.m., CIBJO will take the stage with “Precious Metal Jewelry Trends and the Current Price of Gold”, the European meeting point for the International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI). The panel includes Gaetano Cavalieri, President CIBJO, John Mulligan, Head of Sustainability Strategy, World Gold Council; President of the CIBJO Sustainable Development Commission, Alice Vanni, CSR Director, Italpreziosi S.p.A., Alessia Crivelli, Managing Director, Crivelli SRL, Federico Padrono Martini, Sales Director, IKOI S.p.A, and Giorgio Villa, President Associazione Orafa Lombarda. Moderated by Larry Drummond, Executive Director of IPMI.
Gaetano Cavalieri, President CIBJO
On September 6 at 2:00 p.m., CIBJO will return with a session entirely devoted to sustainability, titled “Sustainability in the Gold & Precious Metals sectors”. Moderated by John Mulligan, Head of Sustainability Strategy, World Gold Council. Speakers Jonathan Jodry, Alice Vanni, Estelle Levin‑Nally, and Damiano Zito, Ceo Progold S.p.A., will delve into traceability, human rights, climate change, and diversity & inclusion. CIBJO will also present “The Blue List”, a glossary in development for defining responsible supply chains, enriched by contributions from Feriel Zerouki, De Beers Group, Purvi Shah, De Beers Group, Raluca Anghel, Natural Diamond Council, Suzanne Brooks, Responsible Jewellery Council, and Kenneth Scarratt, CIBJO Vice-President.
Damiano Zito, CEO Progold S.p.A.
The morning of September 6 at 11:00 a.m. at the Palladio Theatre, Paola De Luca, Trendvision J+F Founder & Creative Director, will lead “The Quantum Age: Jewellery and the Convergence of Cultural Transformations”. Joined by Samar Younes, Archana Thani, Hellen Mao, and Fabio Salini, De Luca reframes jewelry as a cultural and technological artifact, exploring how storytelling, innovation, and new cultural paradigms are shaping the industry. That afternoon, at 2:00 p.m., the Club degli Orafi and ICE present “The Future of Export Routes: data, trends and tools for Internationalization” with insights from Sara Giusti, Maria Cristina Squarcialupi, and Matteo Masini.
Also on September 6 at 3:00 p.m., Assogemme presents “Wise Forms. A Chat About Creativity with Fulvio and Alessandro Scavia”. This intimate conversation with the renowned Milanese jewelers explores creativity as both a conscious choice and, in their case, a family destiny. Moderated by Raffaele Ciardulli, the panel also includes Paolo Cesari, President of Assogemme, and Matteo Farsura, Global Exhibition Director, Jewellery & Fashion.
On September 7 at 10:30 a.m., De Luca returns to the Educational Hub with the much-anticipated “Trends for Breakfast.” This session will unveil Trendvision’s Trendbook 2027+, an indispensable guide for understanding the aesthetics, cultural currents, and design languages set to dominate jewelry in the coming years. At 11:00 a.m., the CIBJO session “Turning ESG Principles into Practice: Tools to Advance Jewellery Sustainability” will explore how the jewelry industry is moving from ESG ambition to implementation. Panelists will share how initiatives like the CIBJO ESG Wheel and WJI2030 are helping companies navigate materiality, improve performance, and align with evolving global expectations. The session will be moderated by Jon Key, Founder and Managing Director of Key & Co., as well as ESG and sustainability advisor for CIBJO. Panelists include: John Mulligan, Head of Sustainability Strategy at the World Gold Council and President of the CIBJO Sustainable Development Commission, Wesley Hunt, Director of Programme Management at De Beers Consumer & Brands and Chair of the CIBJO Laboratory-Grown Diamonds Committee, Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director at the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, and Helen Mitchell (virtual), ESG and sustainability advisor for CIBJO.
Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director and Secretary General of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030
At 11:45 p.m., the Distretto Orafo Campano (DOR) reflects on its first year of activity, with Vincenzo Giannotti, President, Campanian Goldsmith District, Vincenzo Aucella, President Assocoral, Alfonso Bonavita, Director, Department of Productive Activities, Campania Region, Anna Maria Nastri, and closing remarks by Antonio Marchiello, Councilor for Productive Activities, Campania Region.
Vincenzo Aucella
September 7 at 2:00 p.m. also marks the 40th anniversary of the Associazione Italiana Gemmologi (AIG). Moderated by Loredana Prosperi, Director Italian Gemological Institute (IGI), and Vice-President AIG, the session brings together Rinaldo Cusi, President, AIG, Guy Lalous, President, Belgian Society of Gemology, Ilaria Adamo, President, FEEG; Lecturer at IGI, Liviano Soprani, Gemologist, Peter Tollan, Head of Research & Development, Gübelin, and Rui Galopim de Carvalho, Gem Educator Consultant, reaffirming Vicenzaoro’s commitment to education and gemological excellence.
Loredana Prosperi
Rui Galopim de Carvalho
At 3:45 p.m., Federpreziosi Confcommercio presents “Jewellery and AI: The Unexpected Alliance. A new paradigm to improve competitiveness, customer experience, and market strategies”. Moderated by Steven Tranquilli, Director, Federpreziosi Confcommercio, the talk features Vincenzo Aucella, Deputy Vice President of Federpreziosi Confcommercio and President of Assocoral, and Mauro Mazzetto, Agile Business Coach, OProject Manager CAPM, and Learning Experience Designer. They will explore how artificial intelligence is poised to transform customer engagement, market strategies, and competitive positioning in the jewellery sector.
The program concludes on September 8 with two final sessions dedicated to growth and tradition.
At 9:30 a.m., “Liquidity to Grow: Minibonds as a Tailor‑Made Solution for Jewelry Companies” will explore how innovative financial instruments can support the expansion of small and medium‑sized enterprises in the jewelry sector. Led by Giuseppe Conte, CEO of ItaliaBond.it, the talk will offer practical insights into how minibonds can provide strategic funding while preserving ownership and enhancing competitiveness on the global stage.
At 10:45 a.m., the spotlight turns to heritage with “Cameo: The Jewellery of the Sea (still) to be Discovered”. Co‑promoted by IGI, Assocoral, and Federpreziosi, this conversation celebrates the cameo as a cultural treasure of Torre del Greco: each piece is a hand‑carved story, passed down through generations. Moderated by Steven Tranquilli, Director of Federpreziosi Confcommercio, the session features Vincenzo Aucella, Deputy Vice‑President of Federpreziosi and President of Assocoral, and Loredana Prosperi, Director of the Italian Gemological Institute, who will delve into the cameo’s enduring role as a hallmark of Italian excellence. VOS25 reaffirms its role as an important meeting point where the global jewelry community comes together to shape the future of industry.
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Article edited by Laura Astrologo Porché
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