Four reasons to create.
you can't find
Design the jewelry you wish existed.
Show off your creativity to a global audience.
into something real
Winning designs will be produced by APORRO.
APORRO's future
Shape the culture. Leave your mark.
What you're designing for.
- $999 cash
- $500 APORRO Gift Card
- ComplexCon exhibition package
- Potential royalty opportunity
- A chance to become an official APORRO piece
- $300 APORRO Gift Card
- Official APORRO feature
- Future Collaboration opportunity
- $200 APORRO Gift Card
- Official APORRO feature
Four steps to the ninth piece.
Design your original jewelry concept. No limits.
Give your piece a name and tell us the story behind it.
Upload your design before the deadline.
The community votes. The best rise to the top.
Approved designs from the community. Tap a card to view.
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.