INHORGENTA MUNICH 2026 Writing High Jewelry’s Next Chapter

INHORGENTA MUNICH 2026 moves with the rhythm of the industry: orders, partnerships, talent scouting, and trend decoding all happen at once. The scale explains gravity. This edition gathers around 900 exhibitors and roughly 1,200 brands from 35 countries across about 65,000 square metres and six halls, drawing about 25,000 trade visitors from around 100 countries. International exhibitors account for about 55%, a signal of how strongly Munich functions as a gateway into European retail networks.

The fair’s “worlds” help visitors navigate the full value chain. Hall A1 spotlights Timepieces, pairing watch showcases with Watch Talks and a cultural space by Fondation Haute Horlogerie. A2 frames Elegance & Lifestyle, where classic jewelry and trend-led collections meet merchandising ideas. B1 hosts Fine & High Jewelry, while B2 expands into Wedding World and contemporary Design, plus the Campus and Brand New areas for schools, universities, and graduates. C1 glitters like Carat, home to gemstones and pearls, and C2 widens the lens to technology, packaging, software, and store design alongside Carat & Bijoux.

Beyond product discovery, the supporting programme turns the fair into a four-day think tank: three stages, more than 25 event areas, and over 100 speakers across formats such as TRENDFACTORY, guided tours, and forums focused on materials, retail strategy, and precious metals.

INHORGENTA MUNICH 2026 brings the bench to the foreground with the guiding theme “Craftsmanship”. More than 30 live demonstrations unfold across exhibitor stands and curated zones, with engraving, stone-setting, goldsmithing, movement finishing, and high-precision tools sharing the floor with 3D printing and micro TIG welding. The effect feels like a living studio: technique becomes theatre, and heritage becomes a practical language for innovation.

INHORGENTA MUNICH 2026 's momentum comes from its learning ecosystem. Around 1,500 trainees and students take part each year via the Young Professional Program and Campus, creating a pipeline where education, recruiting, and market feedback sit side by side.

And then there is the INHORGENTA AWARD, including ten categories span High Jewelry, Fine Jewelry, Gemstone Design, and Luxury Watch, presented with a diamond-shaped 3.5-kilogram trophy designed by Patrik Muff. Designer of the Year was Johannes Hundt, awarded for a strong contemporary language and confident material work.

High Jewelry of the Year went to the Krisonia Alta Gioielleria. The brand won the trophy with a white gold necklace set with sapphires and diamonds. The jury praised its harmonious proportions and a classic Italian high jewelry feel shaped into a fluid, modern silhouette.

Mechanical Watch of the Year went to Tutima Glashütte for the PATRIA in Titan, praised as a fine watchmaking statement powered by an in-house mechanical movement, refined design, and beautifully executed hand finishing. Watch Design of the Year was awarded to Accutron by Bulova for the 26A211 Spaceview 314 Tuning Fork, with the jury spotlighting its retro style dial and the return of tuning fork technology, a nostalgic idea delivered with modern clarity.

Fine Jewelry of the Year went to Capolavoro for the Grace 1991 ring, praised for polished elegance and high level finishing. Gemstone Design was won by Arnoldi International, with a pink spinel admired for its cut and brilliance. Design Newcomer went to Georg Schiller, rising from the largest entry pool in the award’s history.

INHORGENTA MUNICH 2026 shows luxury moving on two forces: legacy craft and evolving tech. It feels less like a market and more like a compass, rewarding adaptable jewelry, traceable stones, watches with modern relevance, and a strong new wave of talent. Munich is where the next chapter starts.