Madridjoya unveils the winners of its first awards, recognizing the tradition, innovation and trajectory of the sector

JEWELRY AND WATCH SECTOR

The Madridjoya international jewelry fair has announced the winners of its inaugural awards, which will be presented from September 24 to 27 at IFEMA Madrid. Isidoro Hernández, José Luis Joyerías, Gold&Roses, the Aguilar de Dios family, and Pedro José Pérez Fernández will be recognized for their contributions to the development of the sector.

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The international fair Madridjoya has announced the winners of the first edition of its awards, created to recognize the contribution of professionals and companies to the development of the jewelry and watchmaking sector in EspañaThe awards will be presented during the 75th edition of the event, which will be held from September 24 to 27 in IFEMA MADRID.

The ceremony will be part of an event expected to bring together more than 300 brands and companies from over 20 countries, along with thousands of industry professionals. The aim of these awards is to recognize professional achievement , commercial excellence , tradition in the trade , and innovation in product, processes, design, and marketing—key pillars for the competitiveness and internationalization of Spanish companies.

Winners of the 1st Edition of the Madridjoya Awards

The awards have gone to individuals and companies representing different facets of the jewelry business. In the category of Tradition and Mastery of the CraftThe award winner is Isidoro Hernández, designer and jeweler trained in the Escuela del Gremio de Joyeros y Plateros de Madrid and in the Fundación YanesHis career is backed by numerous international awards in markets such as Venecia y Milán.

The award Commercial Excellence in Jewelry and Watchmaking has been awarded to José Luis Joyerías. Founded in A Coruña In 1973, the company developed a successful expansion model that allowed it to have more than 110 stores in España, México y Portugaldemonstrating a remarkable ability to penetrate foreign markets.

For its part, Gold&Roses, a firm founded in 2014 by gemologists and designers Sonia Ruiz y Hannah Rodríguez, has received the award for the Product or Process Innovation, Design and MarketingThe brand stands out for its concept of "jewelry engineering" and a clear international projection, with a presence in European markets such as Portugal, Italia, Austria, Alemania, Bélgica y Dinamarca.

Finally, the recognition of the Professional Career in Jewelry and Watchmaking it's for the family Aguilar de Dios, which for four generations has maintained and passed on its mastery in the production of gold jewelry. The award recognizes the continuity of a family project currently represented by José Aguilar de Dios Fernández (Pepín), Rafael Aguilar de Dios Fernández (Rafalín), and the managers Pepe Aguilar de Dios Ruiz, Raquel Aguilar de Dios Cabrera y Alejandro Aguilar de Dios Ruiz.

Award Category	Galardonado	Outstanding Merit
Tradition and Mastery of the Craft	Isidoro Hernández	Recognition of their training and international awards.
Commercial Excellence	José Luis Joyerías	International expansion with more than 110 stores.
Innovation and Design	Gold&Roses	Concept of "jewelry engineering" and presence in 6 European markets.
Career path	Family Aguilar de Dios	Four generations of mastery in jewelry production.
Honor Award	Pedro José Pérez Fernández	Contribution to the communication and promotion of the sector for more than 40 years.

Pedro José Pérez Fernández, Madridjoya Honorary Award

In addition to the main categories, Madridjoya will deliver a Honor Award a Pedro José Pérez Fernández, businessman and publisher born in Trives (OurenseThis recognizes her role as one of the most influential figures in communication and promotion within the sector. EspañaAs founder of Grupo Duplex, has promoted reference publications such as Jewelry Duplex, Arte y Joya o ContrasteConnecting manufacturers, distributors, and professionals for over four decades.

The presentation of these awards at the 75th edition of Madridjoyawhich coincides with BisutexIt seeks to consolidate the fair as a strategic meeting point for the exchange of knowledge, the generation of business opportunities and the enhancement of the talent that drives the evolution of the jewelry and watchmaking industry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the Madridjoya Awards and what is their objective?

These are newly created awards given by the fair Madridjoya to recognize professionals and companies for their contribution to the development of jewelry and watchmaking in Españahighlighting tradition, commercial excellence, innovation and professional experience.

Who were the main winners of this first edition?

The winners have been Isidoro Hernández (Tradition), José Luis Joyerías (Commercial Excellence), Gold&Roses (Innovation) and the family Aguilar de Dios (Career path). Furthermore, Pedro José Pérez Fernández will receive the Honorary Award.

When and where will the awards ceremony be held?

The awards ceremony will take place during the 75th edition of Madridjoya, which will be held from September 24 to 27, 2026 at the fairgrounds of IFEMA MADRID.

What does the Gold&Roses award represent for the international business of the sector?

The award to Gold&Roses Innovation highlights the importance of design, new product concepts ("jewelry engineering") and a marketing strategy with a clear international focus as key factors for competing successfully in European markets.