SIE TRÄUMEN ES, WIR BAUEN ES.
Zum 9. Jubiläum von APORRO überlassen wir der Community das Wort. Reicht eure originellen Schmuckideen ein. Die Community stimmt ab. Ein Gewinnerdesign könnte das nächste offizielle APORRO-Schmuckstück werden. Von eurem Kopf direkt zum Tisch. Die Community wählt das nächste Schmuckstück.
Wie man das neunte Teil erstellt
Drei Schritte. Das ist alles.
Setzen Sie Ihre Schmuckidee in die Tat um – mit Skizzen, digitalen Entwürfen oder 3D-Konzepten.
Teile die Inspiration, die Bedeutung und die Kultur hinter deinem Werk.
Reichen Sie Ihren Entwurf ein und sichern Sie sich die Chance, das nächste APORRO-Kunstwerk zu werden.
FAQs
When does THE NINTH PIECE contest start and end?
THE NINTH PIECE runs from July 28, 2026 to August 28, 2026.
The contest includes submission, eligibility review, community voting, vote verification, and winner announcement phases.
What is the contest timeline?
1. Submission Period: July 28 – August 17, 2026
Submit your original jewelry design, creative concept, and story through the official submission form.
2. Eligibility Review: August 10 – August 19, 2026
APORRO will review submissions in stages to ensure they meet contest requirements.
Eligible designs will be confirmed and moved forward to the community voting phase.
3. Community Voting: August 20 – August 26, 2026
Approved designs will be displayed publicly.
The APORRO community will vote for their favorite creations.
4. Vote Verification: August 27, 2026
APORRO will verify final vote results and review suspicious voting activities.
5. Winner Announcement: August 28, 2026
The Top 9 creators will be announced as THE NINTH PIECE winners.
What can winners receive?
A total of 9 creators will be recognized based on final verified community votes.
🥇 THE NINTH PIECE — GRAND PRIZE WINNER - 1 Creator (#1)
Rewards include:
- Opportunity for the winning design to enter APORRO’s product development process
- Royalty opportunity
- $999 Cash Prize
- ComplexCon Exhibition Package
-ComplexCon exhibition opportunity
-$300 hotel support - $500 APORRO Gift Card
- Official APORRO Creator Recognition Certificate
🥈 RUNNER-UP (#2–#3)
- Royalty opportunity
- APORRO official channel features
- $300 APORRO Gift Card
- Official APORRO Creator Recognition Certificate
🥉 FINALIST (#4–#9)
- APORRO official channel features
- $200 APORRO Gift Card
- Official APORRO Creator Recognition Certificate
Who can participate?
THE NINTH PIECE is open to creators worldwide.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
You can participate regardless of your profession or design background.
Jewelry designers, artists, students, tattoo artists, graphic designers, and independent creators are all welcome.
Is there any entry fee?
No. Participation in THE NINTH PIECE is completely free.
What can I submit?
You can submit:
- Hand sketches
- Digital designs
- 3D concepts
- AI-assisted designs
Your submission should include:
- Design concept
- Story behind the piece
Do I need to be a professional designer?
No. THE NINTH PIECE is open to both professional designers and emerging creators.Great ideas can come from anywhere.
Can I use AI to create my design?
Yes. AI-assisted designs are allowed.
How many designs can I submit?
Each creator may submit up to 3 original designs.
Each submission must represent your own original concept.
What makes a submission valid?
A valid submission must include:
- Complete creator information
- Original jewelry design concept
- Design file
- Story explanation
Submissions containing copied designs, copyright violations, inappropriate content, or manipulated information may be removed.