OROAREZZO 2026, PREMIERE CONTEST: THE WINNING JEWELS OF THE 35TH EDITION

• “The Invisible Weight of Sweetness” was the theme chosen by Oroarezzo art director, Beppe Angiolini

• 10 exhibiting companies awarded for their ability to enhance Italian gold, silver and jewelry manufacturing excellence

• Marta Falsetti, student at the I.S.I.S.  Margaritone - Vasari in Arezzo, winner of the TALENTS section

Arezzo (Italy), 11 May 2026 – The winning jewelry pieces of the 35th edition of PREMIERE were announced yesterday. The contest is part of Oroarezzo 2026, the international jewelry show organized by Italian Exhibition Group, ongoing until tomorrow at Arezzo Fiere e Congressi, in the Tuscan city of Arezzo – Italy. Ten creations received awards from among the 53 entries submitted by exhibiting companies on the theme of “The Invisible Weight of Sweetness,” chosen by art director of the show and Honorary President of the National Chamber of Fashion Buyers Beppe Angiolini, leading the jury of experts, industry professionals, journalists and opinion leaders.

Under the banner of a design that would combine lightness, wearability and style, the concept inspired jewellery to be worn in perfect harmony with the body. On show in a special display in the entrance foyer of Oroarezzo, these unique pieces offered international buyers outstanding examples of the creativity, innovation and craftsmanship that define the very best of Made in Italy. The awards ceremony, which took place in the same area and was hosted by Italian showgirl Jo Squillo, was followed by a cocktail reception offered by Beppe Angiolini in the Sugar showroom to celebrate Première and the city of Arezzo.

In the “Talents” category, reserved for students and aspiring goldsmiths under 30, Marta Falsetti, a student at I.S.I.S. Margaritone - Vasari in Arezzo, came out on top. The sketch of the bracelet she submitted, inspired by the fluidity of water, will be materialized through collaboration with one of Arezzo’s companies and unveiled at the next Italian Jewelry Summit that IEG is organizing in Arezzo for the end of the year. The concept explores sweetness as a non-restrictive embrace, represented by a line of gold that winds loosely up the arm, adorned with a spherical gem that seems to float on the skin.

THE WINNING COMPANIES

ANIMA (Arezzo) - Geometric elegance. 

Balance is a jewel that expresses equilibrium and lightness through essential geometric lines. The bracelet is designed to strike a perfect balance between form and lightness, a harmony between structure and daintiness.

FEMAR (Arezzo) - A jewel with a bold, contemporary design.

Hide flower, a striking sculptural piece where bold geometric shapes and textured surfaces come together, embodies the invisible weight of sweetness in the inner section of the flower-shaped slave bracelet. A flower that defends its delicacy with thorns, represented by the barely visible outer tips.

FRATELLI BOVO (Vicenza) - Sculptured light. 

Taking shape in the light, the material transforms into timeless elegance to forge a modular necklace in yellow gold with ruthenium nuances. Light dances across the necklace’s faceting, creating vibrant, unpredictable surfaces.

GIORDINI (Arezzo) - Matter in motion.

Fluid surfaces and soft reflections generate an instinctive, modern and natural elegance. Rather than lean on the body the bracelet glides lightly across it, following its natural rhythm like a silent gesture. Nothing is rigid, nothing is forced. The bracelet, which is very much alive, feels like a gentle, almost imperceptible presence.

GOLD ART (Arezzo) - Elegance and lightness. 

Trasparenze is a luminous, embracing piece of jewelry, with intricate interweaving and refined details creating a perfect balance between elegance and movement. Designed to be eye-catching without being flamboyant, the only apparent volume of this bracelet dissolves into a surface of diamond-cut spheres that gently reflect the light.

LUISE GIOIELLI (Caserta) - Dynamic luxury. 

A jewel with a versatile and sophisticated design that strikes a perfect balance between contemporary elegance, light and color. A reversible diamond bracelet with coral on one side and lapis lazuli on the other.

MIGLIORINI GIOIELLI (Arezzo) - Intertwined sweetness.

A romantic and contemporary jewel, where delicate intertwining and heart-shaped details come together in an elegant embrace. The Abbracciami Dolcezza slave bracelet draws inspiration from contemporary architecture, simplified by light, curved bands around the wrist. This lightness tells a story that unfolds between the bracelet and the body, expressed through the symbolic sweetness of hearts that embrace each other around the bracelet.

UNOAERRE (Arezzo) - Elegant waves. 

Acqua, a jewel that captures the movement of nature through flowing lines and bright gemstones, creating a timeless elegance. The essence of water becomes jewelry in an item that, rather than simply lean on the wrist, seems to merge with it, following every movement with sinuous grace.

VENEROSO (Vicenza) - Modern elegance brimming with personality.

Arché: a jewel with a bold yet harmonious design, where light forms and refined contrasts come together.

An unimposing gold bracelet that lightens the mood. Rather than decorate, it elevates. An invitation to a conscious and intimate beauty, where luxury is a sensory, never ostentatious, experience to always enjoy. And, ultimately, the rarest essence: the invisible weight of sweetness.

VITTORIOCENZIGIOIELLI (Vicenza) - Lightness and movement. 

Lastlight is a harmonious jewel, where fluid lines intertwine to generate movement, freedom and essential elegance. Two elements and two colors, intertwined and juxtaposed, interact and integrate to create an identity that, while never forgetting its own components, enhances their freedom of expression.

• Download IMAGES OF THE CONTEST CEREMONY AND WINNING JEWELS AT THIS LINK

• HERE other images of Oroarezzo 2026

TRADE PRESS CONTACT IEG
Michela Moneta michela.moneta@iegexpo.it, trade press office coordinator jewellery & fashion division