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Design Competitions



Some of the world’s most important competitions for budding and professional jewelry designers.

This list has been compiled for informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement by GIA. All information listed is subject to change; please contact the individual companies for updated information.

Accessories Council Design Excellence Awards

A' Design Award & Competition

AGTA Spectrum Awards

AJF 2024 Young Artist Award - 2024 Young Artist Award Guidelines - Art Jewelry Forum

Armenian Jewellers Association – AJA Design Competition 2024

Black in Jewelry Coalition’s Together by Design

Cartier Watchmaking Prize

Goldsmiths' Craftmanship & Design Competition

Halstead Bead Jewelry Business Development Grant

IGI Expressions™

IJ Jewellers' Choice Awards

International Jewellery Design Excellence (IJDE) Award

International Opal Jewellery Design Awards

International Pearl Design Contest

JMA International Jewelry Design Competition

MJSA Vision Awards

Saul Bell Design Award

Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award

UK Jewellery Awards

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Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information Center

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Cartier Rare Book Repository and Archives

Cartier Rare Book Repository and Archives

Learn more about GIA's rare book collections.

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Dona Dirlam

A childhood love of
gems and minerals led to the transformation of GIA's library and to a lasting reputation
of excellence.

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Tablet to Tablet

Learn more about a museum exhibit that showcased rare book pages on gems, minerals, and natural science.

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