Osmium Visionary Contest
Volume Two: Welcome BACK to the Osmium Visionary Contest 2026!
The Osmium Visionary Contest is an exciting global competition aimed at showcasing the most creative and innovative jewelry designs using Osmium as a key material. The contest is brought to you by Osmium-Institute Germany and renowned jewelry influencer Katerina Perez, and it seeks to join the most visionary and forward-thinking jewelry designers from around the world.
After the outstanding success of the inaugural Osmium Visionary Contest in 2025, we are thrilled to launch the next edition. Last year’s contest brought together an extraordinary global community of designers: 394 submissions from 234 talented creatives across 47 countries, each exploring the creative potential of crystalline osmium in fine jewellery. From the Top 73 finalists to the final winners, the breadth of innovation and artistic vision was truly inspiring — and the Audience Award saw nearly 2,000 public votes deciding the fourth prize
Important update: As last year as well, participation in the Osmium Visionary Contest is completely free. For 2026, we are introducing an important update to the entry process though: all participants must be members of the Katerina Perez Club in order to submit their designs. Membership grants access to an exclusive hub of jewellery insights, curated articles, weekly industry news, global event calendars, community gatherings, and direct access to insider perspectives — all designed to support and elevate your creative journey.
Designers who take part in the Visionary Contest also receive a ~ 36.5 % membership benefit on Katerina Perez Club one year subscription, making it even easier to join this vibrant community and access unparalleled resources. (Base membership is £156 per year, so £99 for a year of exclusive content, networking, and curated jewellery insights – go get it guys!!!) More information can be found here: https://katerinaperez.com/clubarticipating
Participating in the contest and joining the club will not only connect you to a global stage of forward-thinking design, but also opens doors to amplified visibility through exhibitions, social coverage, and industry recognition.
Beyond the awards, the Osmium Visionary Contest continued well into the real world.
In 2025, next to the winning pieces also a selection of realised designs by participating designers, actively supported by the Osmium Institute — embarked on an extensive international exhibition journey. The creations were presented across South and North America, Europe, the UAE and the Middle East, and Asia, reaching collectors, jewellers, press, and industry leaders worldwide.
This ongoing commitment reflects the core vision of the contest: not only to award outstanding ideas, but to support their transformation into tangible jewellery pieces and give them lasting international visibility.
Whether you are an established studio or an emerging creator, the Osmium Visionary Contest 2026 and being a member of the Katerina Perez Club is your platform to reimagine what jewellery can be.
Design the future of osmium jewellery. Join the global community. Share your vision in 2026.
Click here to see our three winners: Winners 2025
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Participants of the Osmium Visionary Contest had a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of Osmium in the jewelry industry, a material known for its rarity, density, and remarkable sparkle.
Participating in the contest offered much more than the chance to win incredible prizes. Designers received the opportunity to showcase their jewelry on a global stage, with their creations traveling to prestigious exhibitions across South and North America, Europe, the UAE and Middle East, and Asia. These exhibitions provide invaluable exposure, as each piece might be prominently advertised and displayed to international audiences.
Additionally, some participants and all winners are receiving extensive social media coverage from both the Osmium Institute and Katerina Perez, further amplifying their visibility.
The Judging Panel
The Judging Panel
Once all entries are received, our panel of judges will choose a first, second and third place, as well as a host of honourable mentions, who will be showcased on the Osmium Institute website, social channels, on KaterinaPerez.com and on Instagram @katerina_perez. We are honoured to announce the distinguished panel of judges for the 2026 edition of the Osmium Visionary Contest — a group of visionary leaders, creative forces, and industry experts shaping the future of jewellery and artistic innovation:
Katerina Perez — Renowned Jewellery Editor and Key Opinion Leader, whose global influence and insider perspective continue to elevate design discourse. (Paris, France)
Scarlett Clauss — Vice Director of the Osmium Institute, Germany, bringing deep expertise in osmium’s creative and market applications. (Berlin, Germany)
Tania Chan — High-end jewellery designer and Creative Director of the Osmium Institute, recognised for her refined aesthetic and innovative design leadership. (Hongkong)
Berke Henny — 2nd Place Winner of the Osmium Visionary Contest 2025 celebrated for her visionary design approach and fresh perspectives. (Amsterdam, Netherlands),
Anna Hu — Europe-based high jewellery artist and founder of Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie, acclaimed for her culturally infused haute joaillerie creations and for being among the most respected contemporary fine jewellery artists with international exhibitions and collectors worldwide. (New York, United States)
Myriam Soseilos — High-end award winning jewellery designer from London and one of the earliest pioneers of osmium-integrated jewellery, having brought her award winning osmium jewelry piece “Aqua Wave” to life as early as 2019. (Nikosia, Cyprus)
Nadège Totah — Member of the Board of Directors of GemGenève and curator of its Designer Village platform in Geneva, bringing decades of jewellery expertise and a commitment to nurturing emerging creative talent. Winners will be announced in collaboration with Gem Genève. (Geneva, Switzerland)
