Versatile, creative, atmospheric: That was the Munich Show 2025

From October 23rd to 26th, the Munich Show, featuring Gemworld and the Mineral Days, took place once again in Munich. I was there and gathered my impressions. My conclusion: The Munich Show is a multifaceted spectacle encompassing jewelry, craftsmanship, and minerals, keeping the industry vibrant.

Left: View of the Gemworld exhibition stands in Hall A6. © Gemworld/The Munich Show

An inspiring tour

Gemworld likes to advertise itself as a family-friendly fair with a special atmosphere. After spending four days there, I can certainly confirm this image. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, the fair is truly family-friendly, which was especially noticeable on the public days, Saturday and Sunday. The halls were packed! The children's program sparks and fosters an interest in the many treasures of the earth, and adults also enjoy browsing the halls to find crystals and minerals to decorate their homes. Even just strolling through the aisles, the variety and beauty of the exhibited pieces is almost overwhelming, and you discover many curiosities that you may not have seen before. I'm left with a sense of wonder at just how exciting and diverse the earth and its gifts can truly be. 

With the special exhibition "Mineral Resources," the trade fair also succeeded in channeling this feeling into a more structured approach. Twelve European countries were represented with their unique mineral resources, which can be considered works of art formed by nature, but also play or have played a cultural role in industry and technology. 

The halls dedicated to jewelry are primarily for wholesalers, but not exclusively. Private buyers can also find some beautiful pieces here – and for retailers, a visit to Gemworld is worthwhile in any case. I'll mention in advance that a major topic in the trade of cut colored gemstones right now is investment opportunities. Rare gemstones tie up a lot of capital in a small space, thus becoming an alternative to real estate, for example, and also in light of the rising price of gold. I will be exploring this topic in more depth in the coming weeks.

Young talents and insights into the craft of jewelry making

When Gemworld depicts the entire supply chain – from the mineral to the cut gemstone to the finished piece of jewelry – a demonstration of the people who help the gemstones achieve their beautiful shape and setting is essential. 

The Pforzheim Goldsmithing School and the Idar-Oberstein Vocational School were present with several apprentices who demonstrated their craft live for the audience. This may open doors for interested young people and help to preserve the future of these crafts for generations to come.

Right nearby were the finalists of the Young Designers Corner Award, as well as last year's winner, Lissy Ossig, who was able to get a taste of entrepreneurial life thanks to her own stand, which the fair had provided as her prize. Her successor and this year's winner of the Young Designers Corner Award is 23-year-old Marcel Gebert with his sea-inspired silver necklace featuring teardrop-shaped aquamarines. 

My impression: With so much motivated and talented young people, we can look to the future with optimism – which is why I enjoyed spending time in this area.

My conclusion: It was a successful trade fair full of exciting content, with a positive atmosphere, lots of beauty and international flair, invigorating and inspiring at the same time. Gemworld definitely deserves even more attention and visitors.