Discover the designs and the stories behind them.
Pick the piece that speaks to you most.
Vote once per day during Aug 20–26.
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Be the First to SubmitWhat your vote can help unlock.
The Top 9 creators will be decided by community voting. Every vote helps shape what rises.
- $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
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
How many times can I vote?
You may cast one vote per day.
All verified votes from APORRO regional websites will count toward the final ranking. Suspicious or manipulated votes may be removed.
How are winners selected?
The final winners are determined by the total verified community vote count. The Top 9 creators with the highest valid vote counts will receive recognition:
- 🥇 #1 THE NINTH PIECE Winner
- 🥈 #2–3 Runner-Up
- 🥉 #4–9 Finalists
Are manipulated votes allowed?
No. APORRO reserves the right to remove suspicious votes or disqualify participants involved in:
- Fake accounts
- Automated voting
- Purchased votes
- Manipulated voting activities
Will vote counts update instantly?
Vote counts may update periodically during the voting period. Final rankings will be confirmed after vote verification.