In January 2026, at the Vicenzaoro International Jewelry Show in Italy and the concurrent T.Gold technology exhibition, two leading brands—Legor and Progold—spotlighted 3D printing as a core technology, showcasing innovative directions for the future of jewelry manufacturing.
Legor: Integrating Materials Science with 3D Printing
At T.Gold, Legor demonstrated its capabilities as a “strategic innovation partner.” Its booth focused on a comprehensive solution that integrates advanced metallurgical technologies, environmentally friendly electroplating processes, and direct metal 3D printing. Through live demonstrations of metal additive manufacturing applications, Legor showed that this technology can significantly reduce material waste, shorten production cycles, and unlock unprecedented levels of geometric complexity in jewelry design—truly combining precision engineering with creative freedom.
Progold: A Practical Platform for Nurturing Future Designers
Meanwhile, Progold successfully hosted the 10th Progol3D International Jewelry Design Competition. Centered on the theme “Free Forms,” and organized in collaboration with renowned jewelry brands such as Pomellato, the competition attracted 165 students from 14 design institutions worldwide. Participants reimagined earring designs using 18K rose gold, platinum, and titanium, enabled by 3D printing technology. Ultimately, three winning pieces were selected, becoming benchmark examples for exploring additive manufacturing design approaches in precious metals.
Progold’s CEO noted that the core value of the competition lies in bringing together talent, technology, and an experimental mindset—allowing young designers to freely explore the potential of additive manufacturing and turn previously unattainable ideas into reality.
Together, these two events reveal a clear trend: 3D printing is no longer merely a prototyping tool. It is becoming deeply integrated with materials innovation and sustainable production, driving a full-chain transformation of the high-end jewelry industry—from design through manufacturing. Here, technology and art converge, reshaping the future form of jewelry.
