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Gemports Award 2026
Theme: “The Vivid Legacy”
Kids (aged 712)      |    Teen (aged 1318)

Gemports is an international gemstones platform offering value-added services that make gemstone transactions more transparent, easier, and safer across B2B, B2C, and C2C markets. Convened in 2019, Gemports was launched as a collaborative initiative by the Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China (GAC), the National Gemstone Testing Center (NGTC), China, the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA), and the Gems, Jewelry and Precious Metal Confederation of Thailand (GJPCT). Gemports activities include Gemports Information Services providing Gemports Report for gemstones, as well as research, analysis, and news; GemportsEdu, the world's first-class gemstone trade education and membership services, and Gemports Trading and Auction Services.

In accordance with Gemportss ambition to elevate both the cultural and economic value of gemstones, the Gemports created in 2025 the Gemports Award, an annual international award which celebrates excellence shaped by genuine market understanding and forward-looking creativity.

Artists, designers, and creators who leave their individual imprint on gemstones touch time itself and claim the chance to renew their journey from the earth into human hands, carrying the stories that endure.

Gemports believes that the artistic vision describes the gemstones that will make a better future.

Rules of Entry Gemports Award 2026

The Gemports, under an international organization the World Gems Trade Association (WGT), based in Bangkok, Thailand, with registered ID Number: 0109568000134 is launching, in collaboration with GAC, NGTC, TGJTA, and GJPCT, an open call for the first Gemports Award 2026, hereafter referred to as Award’.

Aim

The aim of this Award is to disseminate and raise awareness of the work of talented gemstone designers, artist, and creators, sharing their greatest achievementsThe Gemports aims to recognize outstanding works that demonstrate artistic vision, a nuanced understanding of gemstones and their market realities, and innovation that reflects the personal language and creative integrity of their creators.

The Gemports seeks to support artistic excellence and acknowledge leading designers, creators, and artisans from around the world who stand at the forefront of contemporary gemstone practice. The winning work should reinterpret tradition in a way that speaks to the present, and demonstrate the enduring cultural and creative value that gemstones contribute to our time.

Each participant must submit their Work to one of the 2 competition categories

  • Kids (aged 712)
  • Teen (aged 1318)

 

Award

The awards granted in each of the 2 categories of the Gemports Award 2026 are detailed below. The winning entry can be made up of either a single piece of work or one series of works.

Awards will be subject to the withholding of the corresponding Thailand personal income tax in accordance with current legislation in Thailand.

The works created by the Winners and Finalists will be included in the exhibition Gemports Award 2026’ (herein after the Exhibition’) and its accompanying catalogue, on view in Beijing in the autumn of 2026 or any other location that WGT may deem appropriate.

Category

Excellence Award

Distinction Award

Merit Award

Public Appreciation Award

Honorable Mention

Kids

5,000 THB

& Trophy of Honor

3,000 THB

2,000 THB

2,000 THB

Certificates for all semi-finalists

Teen

5,000 THB

& Trophy of Honor

3,000 THB

2,000 THB

2,000 THB

 

Conditions of Entry

All participants shall meet the eligibility requirements of their respective categories as defined in Submission of Entries. All nationalities are welcome.

Each participant must present either one single piece of work or one series of works, understood as drawings that together form a single artistic creation (hereafter, the Work’). The Work must be presented as a hand-drawn design on paper or as a digital drawing created through computer software or tablet, according to the category entered. It must fall within the field of wearable objectssuch as jewelry, watches, belts, or glassesand shall incorporate Ruby and/or Blue Sapphire according to category requirements: Kids and Teen categories shall use specified stone, while Talent and Professional categories shall use ruby and/or blue sapphire and calculate its value through Gemports Information Services within the designated budget.

All Works should follow the annual theme, The Vivid Legacy, interpreted as an international and contemporary style that enhances the prominence of gemstones. “The Vivid Legacy”: Nature’s greatest gift is the vibrant, colorful gemstone. The theme represents the intersection of rarity and beauty—enduring qualities that hold deep value in both our economy and our culture. This legacy is reimagined for the modern era, translating timeless natural wonders into sleek, elegant, and contemporary jewelry designs.

 

Materials outside the examples listed above are not excluded and may be accepted by the Experts Panel if they comply with the aim and requirements of the Award.

*Dangerous, prohibited, or alive materials are excluded.

 

All Works must:

  • Be owned by the participant, at all times, since its creation until the end of the License period,
  • Be an original one-off drawing, hand-drawn or digitally drawn by the participant according to the submission format of the category entered,
  • Not include any elements created by artificial intelligence (AI), whether partially or fully,
  • Have been recently created (in the last five years) and not published, exhibited publicly, or submitted to any other competition prior to this Award,
  • Reflect an understanding of gemstones and their value,
  • Demonstrate artistic intent and creative integrity,
  • Be able to be posted on internet and exhibited public by WGT and/or the GAC, NGTC, TGJTA, and GJPCT.

These conditions are essential for the Works to be admitted as finalists.

Each artist, designer, or creator may participate with only one Work or one series as an individual in each call. Works previously selected as finalists in any past Gemports Award will not be admitted.

  • If a participant submits the Work to another competition and wins a prize, or
  • if the Work ceases to be in the possession of the participant or
  • if, for any reason whatsoever, ownership of the Work is transferred to a third party, or
  • if the file of the Work is damaged once it has been submitted, the participant shall urgently notify the WGT of such occurrence by email so that the work may be removed from the Award.

Once a Work has been submitted to the Award, it may not be altered in any sense.

Participants under the age of 18 shall provide written consent from a parent or legal guardian, submitted together with their application.

In case of detection of any irregularity in the conditions of entry, the participant may be disqualified, and his/her application may not be considered.

Submission of Entries

Entries must be submitted by email to tgjta.designcontest@gmail.com from May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 inclusive, on which date the period for entry will be deemed closed at 23.59 (UTC+7, Bangkok Time). Email Subject Line: "Category Name: Gemports Award 2026" (e.g., "Kids Category: Gemports Award 2026").

All documents must be submitted in English, and incomplete submissions may not be considered.

Each participant must submit their Work determined by age as of the final submission date (verified by an official ID).

Works in the Kids and Teen Categories must be created entirely by hand on paper; AI-generated content is strictly prohibited in all categories.

Participant information required:

  • Full name, country/region of entry, date and place of birth, contact telephone number, email, and postal address,
  • A short biographical note,
  • A copy of a valid passport or official ID document,
  • Parental/guardian consent for participants under 18,

Work information required:

  • The title of the Work, the category in which it is entered, story or inspiration behind, and material (Platinum, Gold, Silver, name of gemstones used in the works)
  • High-quality images of the Work, understood as the participants original hand-drawn, submitted in JPG or PNG format. Minimum image size is 1024x768 pixels, showing a clear front view.

All participants must take care of the accuracy of the information provided because it will be used in the Exhibition and the catalogue.

All entries presented through the email  tgjta.designcontest@gmail.com will be confidential. Only WGT, the GAC, NGTC, TGJTA, and GJPCT, the Experts Panel, and the Jury will have access to them.

Judging Criteria

The Jury will evaluate all eligible Works based on the criteria below.
Each Work is assessed holistically, considering creativity, gemstone understanding, and alignment with the Award theme, The Vivid Legacy.

1. Kids & Teen Categories

  • Application use of gemstones in the design: 15%
  • Creativity and uniqueness: 30%
  • Drawing skill: 15%
  • Overall beauty of the design: 15%
  • Interpretation of the theme The Vivid Legacy: 10%
  • Contemporary appeal: 10%
  • Feasibility for production: 5%

Public Appreciation Award
Calculated from the total number of likes and shares on the official TGJTA Facebook Page for entries advancing to the Quarter
-Final Round.
**Each social media account will be counted only once.

Competition Process

The Gemports Award 2026 consists of three stages. All eligible submissions received within the application period will be reviewed by the Experts Panel, the Jury, and the organizing institutions.

1. Qualification Round

All entries across the five categories will be evaluated in the first round. Shortlisted participants will be notified and invited to advance to the next stage.

2. Quarter-Final Round

Kids & Teen Categories

Shortlisted participants will join an on-site or online public group feedback session designed to provide shared learning and guidance. They may revise their original Work and resubmit it within two weeks, or alternatively, proceed with their initial submission.

3. Semi-Final and Final Round

The Semi-Final and Final Round will be held on the same day in Bangkok, Thailand. Semi-finalists in each category will complete a live sketch within a 3-hour time limit and may reinterpret their original submission or create a new design.

Finalists in each category will then present their work and design concept within a maximum of 3 minutes before the Jury and the audience. This public session, including presentations and Jury feedback, aims to encourage learning, transparency, and community engagement.

The winner of each category will be announced at the Award Ceremony. The Works of all Winners and Finalists will be included in the Exhibition, to be shown in Beijing in the autumn of 2026 or any other location that WGT may deem appropriate.

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