Colored Gemstones
Loose StonesExceptional natural specimens celebrated for color, clarity, transparency, and rarity.
5th Edition · Successfully Concluded
AuroraAwards
Shenzhen, China · Sep 2026
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Submission PeriodMay 27 – August 30, 2026
Award CeremonySeptember 2026 · Shenzhen
StatusSuccessfully Concluded
With Gratitude
A Wonderful Evening
The 5th GUILD Aurora International Gem and Jewelry Competition has come to a successful close. Our heartfelt thanks go to our sponsor, BELMONT Emeralds, and to every participant who brought extraordinary gemstones, jewelry and designs to the competition. Your craft and creativity made it a truly wonderful evening.
Sponsor · 5th Edition
BELMONT Emeralds
With heartfelt thanks for your generous support of the 5th GUILD Aurora.
Participants
Every Entrant
Thank you for entrusting us with your finest gemstones, jewelry and designs.
Award Winners
2026 Award Winners
A curated selection of award-winning entries from the 5th GUILD Aurora Awards.
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About the Competition
From Mine to Masterpiece
Under the theme "From Mine to Masterpiece," the Competition traced the complete value journey of a gemstone from its natural origin to its realization as a finished work, highlighting the value shaped through sourcing, craftsmanship, design, and professional evaluation. By connecting global gemstone resources, creative talent, and an international jury, GUILD Aurora built a professional platform where aesthetic excellence and industry standards meet.
Award Categories
Seven Paths to Excellence
Entries spanned the complete journey from raw gem to refined artistry — honoring every craft in the chain.
Pearls
Natural & CulturedThe finest natural and cultured pearls recognized for luster, orient, surface perfection, and form.
Finished Jewelry
Complete PiecesMasterfully crafted jewelry that achieves harmony between gemstone, metal, and creative vision.
Jades New
New Category · 2026A landmark new category celebrating the artistry and cultural heritage of jade in all its forms.
Gem Cutting
Lapidary ArtRecognizing precision cutting mastery that transforms rough stone into light-refracting brilliance.
Jewelry Design
Creative VisionConceptual and rendered designs that push the boundaries of contemporary gemological artistry.
Special Awards
Curator's SelectionExtraordinary recognition for outstanding contributions that transcend individual categories.
Competition History
Five Years of Excellence
2022
Inaugural Edition
The first Aurora Awards launched with 18 global industry leaders as master judges, setting a new standard for gem and jewelry competition.
2023
Gemfields Partnership
208 finalists shortlisted from thousands of global nominations, 2 million+ public votes cast, and a ceremony livestreamed to 57,000 viewers.
2024
Global Expansion
Gemfields renewed partnership, deepening Aurora's commitment to responsible mining and the Chinese market's growing influence.
2025
Pearls Take Center Stage
The 4th edition was hosted in Zhuji, China's Pearl Capital, with pearls as the centerpiece category — uniting the global pearl industry and showcasing China's growing international influence.
2026
From Mine to Masterpiece
BELMONT Emeralds joined as sponsor. Jades were added as a landmark new category, and the theme unified the entire gemstone value chain. The edition closed with a wonderful evening of celebration.
Relive the Evening
Explore the Winning Works
Browse the finalists and award-winning entries, and view their laboratory reports.