Vietnam
Gem
Expo
2026
Nov 20th – 22nd
Vietnam International Gem & Jewellery Expo 2026
Showcase Your Jewellery Design Talent at Vietnam Gem Expo 2026
The Jewellery Design Competition at Vietnam Gem Expo invites designers, students, artisans, studios, and emerging jewellery brands to present original design work on an international trade platform in Hanoi.
Hosted as part of Vietnam International Gem & Jewellery Expo 2026 at Vietnam Exposition Center, the competition is created to celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, gemstone knowledge, and the future of jewellery design in Vietnam and beyond.
Register your competition interest here
Early registrations will receive competition updates, entry guidance, category details, and judging information first.
Submit your entry to the Jewellery Design Competition
Event Dates: 20th – 22nd Nov
Venue: VEC Hanoi
If your work has a story, a signature style or a fresh point of view, this is your invitation to step forward.
Great jewellery deserves to be seen. Submit your entry to the Vietnam Gem Expo Jewellery Design Competition and present your work to trade visitors, buyers and industry guests.
Open to designers, students, studios and emerging creative brands ready to show original ideas, craftsmanship and commercial potential.
Register your interest in the Jewellery Design Competition and put your designs in front of the Vietnam Gem Expo audience.
Benefits of Early Registration
Early registration places you in the first competition update group. Registered participants will receive category details, submission guidance, judging criteria, key dates, display information, and event updates before wider release. It is the simplest way to stay informed and prepare a stronger entry before the competition opens fully.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for original jewellery design work with a clear creative idea, strong presentation, and a thoughtful connection between form, material, wearability, and story.
Designs may focus on:
- Fine jewellery
- Gemstone-led jewellery
- Contemporary jewellery
- Cultural or heritage-inspired design
- Bridal or occasion jewellery
- Sustainable or responsibly considered design
- Commercial jewellery concepts
- Experimental or statement pieces
Final categories and judging criteria will be confirmed in the competition information pack.
About the Competition
The Vietnam Gem Expo Jewellery Design Competition is a platform for creative jewellery talent to be seen, recognised, and connected with the wider jewellery and gemstone industry.
The competition is open to selected designers, design students, jewellery makers, artisans, studios, and emerging brands who want to present original jewellery concepts to an audience of trade professionals, buyers, exhibitors, manufacturers, and industry visitors.
The aim is simple: to place design talent in front of the people who understand its value.
Why Enter?
Jewellery design sits at the meeting point of art, culture, material knowledge, and commercial skill. This competition gives participants a chance to move beyond private portfolios and present their work in
- Gain visibility at Vietnam Gem Expo 2026
- Present original jewellery design ideas to a trade audience
- Build recognition with industry professionals
- Connect with gemstone suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and buyers
- Receive updates on judging, categories, and display opportunities
- Be part of a new international jewellery and gemstone platform in Vietnam
Who Should Register?
The competition is suited to:
- Jewellery designers
- Design students
- Independent makers
- Artisans
- Emerging jewellery brands
- Gemstone-focused designers
- CAD jewellery designers
- Fashion accessory designers
- Jewellery studios
- Creative teams working with precious or semi-precious stones
Applicants do not need to be a large company. The competition is intended to give serious creative talent a professional stage.
A Landmark Venue for a New International Gem Expo
Hosted at Vietnam Exposition Center, Hanoi, Vietnam Gem Expo is built on a venue platform created for major exhibitions, trade networking, and large-scale international events.
August 2025
Opened
Vietnam Exposition Center opened in August 2025 as one of Asia’s newest major exhibition venues, giving Vietnam Gem Expo a fresh, modern, high-impact setting from day one.
900,000 m²
Total Site Area
South East Asia’s largest exposition centre gives the event serious physical scale, with exhibition, convention, outdoor, parking, logistics, and visitor infrastructure in one destination.
130,000 m²
Indoor Exhibition Area
Kim Quy Exhibition Hall offers up to 130,000 m² of indoor exhibition space, including a largest hall of nearly 10,500 m² for major trade displays and event zones.
10M+
Previous Event Visits
VEC has demonstrated capacity for major visitor traffic, with one national exhibition reported in the prospectus as receiving over 10 million visits across 19 days.
Discover the Value Behind the Competition
A platform for design talent, industry visibility, and meaningful connections at Vietnam Gem Expo 2026.
Why Vietnam?
Vietnam is becoming an important centre for design, craft, manufacturing, trade, and luxury consumer growth. For jewellery designers, it offers a rare mix of cultural richness, skilled production, regional access, and commercial energy. Vietnam Gem Expo gives emerging and established designers a reason to be seen in a market gaining serious attention.
The Venue
The competition will be connected to Vietnam Gem Expo 2026, hosted at Vietnam Exposition Center, Hanoi. As South East Asia’s largest exposition centre, with a 900,000 m² total site area, VEC gives the event a strong physical platform for exhibitors, designers, buyers, sponsors, and industry partners.
Early Registration Benefits
Early registration places you in the first competition update group. Registered participants will receive category details, submission guidance, judging criteria, key dates, display information, and event updates before wider release. It is the simplest way to stay informed and prepare a stronger entry before the competition opens fully.