Gemvision Symposium & Design Awards 2026
The Gemvision Symposium 2026 returns from 12–14 April 2026 in New Orleans, USA, bringing together jewellery designers, CAD professionals, manufacturers and industry experts from around the world. The annual event is an opportunity to discover the latest innovations in jewellery design technology, develop new skills and connect with the global Gemvision community.
Alongside an exciting programme of presentations, workshops and networking opportunities, the 2026 event will introduce the inaugural Gemvision Design Awards. This new competition celebrates creativity, technical excellence and innovation using MatrixGold and CounterSketch software.
Whether you are an experienced jewellery designer, a CAD specialist or just beginning your design journey, the competition offers an opportunity to showcase your work and gain international recognition.
Enter the Gemvision Design Awards 2026
Gemvision is inviting designers of all experience levels to submit their most innovative jewellery creations for consideration across a range of award categories. The competition has been created to recognise exceptional design, advanced modelling techniques and creative thinking.
Award categories include:
- Best in Show
- Best Render
- Overall Design
- Technical Merit
- Student Achievement
- CounterSketch Excellence
Each entry will be assessed on its creativity, originality, technical execution and overall presentation. The awards celebrate the outstanding work being created by the worldwide MatrixGold and CounterSketch community.
Showcase Your Creativity
The Gemvision Design Awards provide an excellent opportunity to gain exposure within the jewellery industry. Winning or being shortlisted can help designers demonstrate their skills, build professional recognition and inspire others within the CAD design community.
Whether your passion is bespoke jewellery, commercial collections, engagement rings or artistic concept pieces, this competition is your chance to present your work on an international stage.
Eligibility
Participation is open to users with a valid MatrixGold or CounterSketch software licence. Entries must be created using eligible Gemvision software and submitted in accordance with the competition guidelines.
If you already use MatrixGold or CounterSketch, the Design Awards offer the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your creativity while competing alongside talented designers from around the world.
Join the Global Gemvision Community
The Gemvision Symposium is much more than a conference. It is a chance to learn from industry leaders, explore the latest software developments and exchange ideas with fellow jewellery professionals.
As an authorised Gemvision software supplier, GVUK Design is proud to support MatrixGold and CounterSketch users throughout the UK and Europe. Our team can help you select the right software, provide training and ensure you get the most from your jewellery design workflow.
We encourage all eligible users to enter the Gemvision Design Awards 2026 and wish every participant the very best of luck.
For full competition details, eligibility requirements and submission information, visit the official Gemvision event website.
