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IGI Expressions™ 2025–26 Launches Global Jewellery Design Contest Inspired by ‘Ocean Depths’
IGI Expressions™ 2025–26, is inviting designers worldwide to interpret the theme “Unveiling the Depths of the Ocean.” Entries will be accepted from December 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has opened submissions for the fifth edition of its global jewellery design competition, IGI Expressions™ 2025–26, inviting designers worldwide to interpret the theme “Unveiling the Depths of the Ocean.” Entries will be accepted from December 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, encouraging participants to translate the allure, movement and mystery of the ocean into innovative jewellery concepts.
Since its launch, IGI Expressions™ has grown into a significant global design platform, drawing more than 1,200 submissions from 54 countries. The contest continues to champion creativity, diversity and artistic storytelling, welcoming both emerging and professional designers.
Participants may submit their work across three formats—Sketch, CAD and iPad—and in three design categories: Statement Piece, Convertible Jewellery and Brooch. These segments offer designers a wide creative canvas aligned with contemporary jewellery trends.
The competition remains free to enter, reinforcing IGI’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. This year, nine winners will be selected, each receiving a USD 500 cash prize, a trophy and a certificate. An eminent global jury from the jewellery and design industries will evaluate entries. Winners and finalists will also gain significant exposure via IGI’s digital platforms, GemBlog, and international trade media.
Commenting on the launch, Tehmasp Printer of IGI said, “IGI Expressions™ continues as a free-entry contest, welcoming both emerging and professional designers to showcase their creativity without limits. This year’s theme inspires exploration of marine beauty and mystery through jewellery design. As a global platform, IGI Expressions™ empowers designers to gain recognition and shape their journey in the jewellery industry.”
DiamondBuzz
Diamond Slump forces Debswana to diversify into copper, platinum and solar
Diamond-centric mining models is giving way to broader resource portfolios
Debswana Diamond Company, the 50–50 joint venture between the Botswana government and De Beers, is moving to diversify into copper, platinum and renewable energy as the prolonged downturn in natural diamond demand pressures earnings and forces the industry to rethink its growth strategy.
The company’s board has approved plans to invest in a portfolio of non-diamond projects after revenue fell 46% in 2024, the latest available financial year, highlighting the scale of the downturn in the global diamond market.
The move signals a strategic shift toward commodities with stronger long-term demand fundamentals, particularly copper, which is central to global electrification and energy-transition infrastructure.
Debswana’s diversification reflects a broader industry pivot as diamond producers confront weak consumer demand, rising competition from lab-grown stones and elevated inventories across the supply chain.
The shift is also visible among smaller exploration companies. Botswana Diamonds recently rebranded as Botswana Minerals, signalling its own strategic focus on copper exploration rather than diamonds.
Together, these moves underscore a growing consensus across the sector: the era of diamond-centric mining models is giving way to broader resource portfolios anchored in energy-transition metals.
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