Contest Process

1. Contest Submission

Designers are invited to submit their original jewelry designs featuring Osmium as the primary or most highlighted material.

  • Eligibility: The competition is open to all jewelry designers and manufacturers, including emerging talents and established brands, from around the world. Each participant may submit three designs.
  • Submission Requirements: Designs must be original, with Osmium as a key element, and should be feasible for production. Submissions must include:
  • Detailed sketches or 3D renderings.
  • A statement (max. 300 words) explaining the design’s inspiration and concept.
  • A brief designer biography (max. 200 words).
  • Note: A check-box is required confirming acceptance of the terms and conditions, as well as the privacy policy.
  • Please check Terms and Conditions for detailed information (we tried to keep it as short as possible)
Contest period:
Submission Phase (50 days)

Start Date: 3rd of February 2025

End Date: 25th of March 2025

Designers can submit up to three original designs featuring Osmium as a key material. Your design should include technical drawings or 3D renderings, a statement of inspiration (max. 300 words), and a short biography (max. 200 words).

Assessment Phase (13 days)

Start Date: 26th of March 2025

End Date: 8th of April 2025

A panel of esteemed judges, including Katerina Perez and leading experts in Osmium jewelry design, will evaluate all designs based on creativity, technical execution, feasibility, and marketability.

Winner Announcement (1 day)

Date: 9th of April 2025

Winners will be confidentially notified

Design Adjustment (7 days)

Start Date: 9th of April 2025

End Date: 16th of April 2025

The winners will work with the Osmium Institute to refine their designs and adjust if necessary. CAD files will be created by the German Osmium-Institute to cut the Osmium.

Cutting and Certification (21 days)

Start Date: 10th of April 2025

End Date: 1st of May 2025

Osmium will be cut according to the required files and certified by the German Osmium-Institute. If necessary, customs papers will be prepared.

Public winner announcement at GemGenève

Date: During GemGenève 7th of May – 11th of May 2025

Winners are encouraged to attend GemGenève and accept their prize in person, as there will be press and social media coverage. If this is not possible, we ask for a video that we can display. In addition to a certificate confirming the award, the cut and certified inlays will also be handed over here.

Production phase and exhibition phase

Start Date: From 12th of May 2025 onwards

The designs that are produced will have the opportunity to travel with the Osmium Institute to international trade fairs and exhibitions, thus promoting their own brand and concepts worldwide. This will also repeatedly result in press and social media coverage.

2. Submission Confirmation

Participants must agree to the terms and conditions and accept the separate privacy policy before submitting their designs. This will be handled via check-boxes that the participant must tick to confirm their agreement. You will then receive a confirmation via email.

3. Design Evaluation Process

Designs will be evaluated including but not limited to based on the following criteria:

Use of Osmium
  • Creativity & Innovation: The design should creatively integrate Osmium, showcasing its unique characteristics.
  • Material Integrity: Osmium should be featured in a way that maximizes its visual appeal and craftsmanship.
Creativity and Originality
  • The design should stand out with unique concepts and artistic expression.
Feasibility for Production
  • Designs must be manufacturable, considering technical and material constraints.
Marketability and Commercial Potential
  • The design should appeal to both luxury and broader markets.
Craftsmanship and Technical Excellence
  • Attention to detail and technical execution will be a key aspect of the evaluation.
Adherence to Competition Guidelines
  • The design must meet all submission and contest guidelines.

4. Final Submission of Designs & Pieces

Finalists must submit their completed designs featuring Osmium via the online form by 25th of March 2025 to ensure participation in the contest.

Prizes for the top three winners who will create their pieces:
1st Place: Cut and certified crystalline Osmium prize worth €30,000
2nd Place: Cut and certified crystalline Osmium prize worth €20,000
3rd Place: Cut and certified crystalline Osmium prize worth €10,000

Additionally, all three winners and additional 20 honorable mentions will receive public recognition through the Katerina Perez and Osmium-Institute channels.