The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is excited to announce the return of its annual global jewelry design competition, IGI Expressions™ 2024-25. Now in its fourth year, this international event invites designers from around the world to showcase their creativity with the enchanting theme, "A Journey to the Enchanted Forest." This theme encourages artists to explore the boundaries of imagination and infuse their designs with a sense of wonder.

Participants are encouraged to draw inspiration from classic fairy tales, merging fantasy with reality in their designs. Categories for submission include:

• Statement Piece: Necklaces, earrings, or necklace sets that make a bold statement.
• Convertible Jewelry: Transformable pieces that can adapt to different styles.
• Accessories: Jewelry such as hairpins, brooches and hand chain bracelets.

Designers may submit their creations in a variety of formats—CAD, manual sketch, or digital tablet sketches (iPad)—making the competition accessible to artists with diverse skill sets and tools.

"We are thrilled to invite both budding and seasoned designers from across the globe to bring their unique interpretations of ‘A Journey to the Enchanted Forest’ to life," said Tehmasp Printer, CEO of IGI. "This competition serves as a platform to celebrate talent, passion and innovation in jewelry design, and we’re excited to see the magical creativity that this theme will inspire."

IGI Expressions™ 2024-25 is a free competition, open to all jewelry designers and artists with submissions opening on November 30. It celebrates diversity, creativity and the power of artistic expression. The competition also honors exceptional talent within the industry, offering prizes for finalists and winners, including a champion trophy, cash prize, global certificate and recognition across IGI’s social media platforms.