Group Picture with Awardees
The World Academy of Design brings to you the 2nd edition of World Jewellery Design Competition
‘The WADA Awards’.
Wada is a promise to the Designers of the Industry. In an effort to recognize and reward the designers and professionals for their talent and unwavering commitment to the industry. WADA is an effort that aims to unite the industry not just across borders but also through minds and the spirits. This platform will prove to be a lighthouse for the Jewellery Designers in the coming years. With a panel of judges, widely renown in the Jewellery Industry in different regions of the world, The WADA brings revolutionary minds to the table to reward the best designers with the recognition they deserve.
Ms. Sadaf Sarvamand
1st Position in Necklace Set for Bride in Wada Awards 2023
Mr. Rohit Dhamani
Director Dhamani Jewels, Exec. Director & CEO of Dusoul
Ms. Mahima Verma
Founder/CEO, World Academy of Designs & Wada Awards
Ms. Katerina Perez
Jewellery Blogger / Influencer, France
Ms. Mahima Verma
Founder/CEO, World Academy of Design & Wada Awards
Mr. Tarun Jain
Founder / MD, World Academy of Design & Wada Awards
Mr. Rohit Dhamani
Director Dhamani Jewels, Exec. Director & CEO of Dusoul
Ms. Mahima Verma
Founder / CEO, World Academy of Design & Wada Awards
Ms. Astrid Bosshard
Auction Expert, Gemmology Trainer Switzerland
Nidhi Garodia
Creative Director - Sanskriti Jewels
Karan Garodia
Founder - Sanskriti Jewels
Mr. Tarun Jain
Founder & MD, World Academy of Designs & Wada Awards
Mr. Mohamed Saadeldin
1st Position in Necklace Set for Bride Category in Wada Awards 2023
Mr. Tarun Jain
Founder / MD, World Academy of Design & Wada Awards
Mr. Abdul Salam K.P.
Vice Chairman - Malabar Gold and Diamonds
Mr. Tamjid Abdullah
Deputy CEO - Jawhara Jewellery
Ms. Mahima Verma
Founder / CEO, World Academy of Design & Wada Awards
Mr. Tarun Jain
Founder / MD, World Academy of Design & Wada Awards
Mr. Abdul Salam K.P.
Vice Chairman - Malabar Gold and Diamonds
Mr. Vijay Jain
Founder - Meraki Jewellery
Ms. Mahima Verma
Founder / CEO, World Academy of Design & Wada Awards
Mr. Tarun Jain
Founder / MD, World Academy of Design & Wada Awards
Ms. Mahima Verma
Founder / CEO, World Academy of Design & Wada Awards
Mr. Mohamed Saadeldin
1st Position in Necklace Set for Bride Category in Wada Awards 2023
Ms. Mahima Verma
Founder / CEO, World Academy of Design & Wada Awards
Fahima Saif Alfalasi
5th Position in Wada Awards Category Bridal Necklace Set Female Designers
Ms. Katerina Perez
Jewellery Blogger / Influencer, France
Tsai-Ying Lin
1st Position in Wada Awards Category Wedding Tiara Designers of the World
Representative from
Devji Aurum
Ms. Shanu Suresh
Emcee Person
Tanusree Mondal
1st Position for Formal Wear Ring in Wada Awards 2023
H.E Laila Rahhall
Founder -CEO Business Gate & I am Africa / women Business Circle- Vice char GCBL - Goodwill Ambasador
Representative from
Malabar Gold & Diamonds
Ms. Shanu Suresh
Emcee Person
Ms. Mahima Verma
Founder / CEO, World Academy of Design & Wada Awards
Mr. Chandu Siroya
Owner Siroya Jewellers LLC, Vice Chairman Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group
Hsiao Ching Lee
4th Position for Wedding Ring Designers Wada Awards 2023
Mr. Ahmad Enezan
Public relation and business development manager at Salem Alshueibi Jewellery
Hsiao Ching Lee
2nd Position for Men Formal Wear Accessory Designers Wada Awards 2023
Mr. Ashish Vijay
Chairman & Founder of the House of Ashish Vijay
Mr. Douglas Hucker
CEO - International Colored Gemston Association USA
Cemresu Erdogan
1st Position in Wedding Accessories for Men Designer Wada Awards 2023
Su Jin Lim
3rd Position for Formal Wear Ring Designers Wada Awards 2023
Pauline Bai
2nd Position for Men Formal Wear Ring Designers Wada Awards 2023
Tsai-Ying Lin
1st Position for Wada Awards Category Wedding Tiara Designers Wada Awards 2023
Mei Chi Chiu
1st Position for Men Formal Wear Accessory Designers Wada Awards 2023
One of the most prominent leaders of the World Jewellery industry with over 50 years of expertise in Gemstones, Diamonds, precious metals and an expert of Ethical Trade practices. He is President of CIBJO, since 2001, and also the founder of Vicenzaoro.
He was born to a family of jewellers surrounded by artisans & goldsmiths in his growing years. He was trained by his father since the age of 5. He has sparked his keen interest & focus in design & manufacturing.
A professional business manager & marketer representing Indian Jewellery Industry. Key person to launch IIJS & IIGJ and positioned India in Global market. Executive director at GJEPC India since 1999.
She ventured into the field in 2002 accomplished several significant achievements simultaneously developing her expertise in the diamond & natural resources industries from mines to market.
RACHEL SAHAR, founder of R Sahar Diamonds, has an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Rachel brings unparalleled gemstone expertise. Rachel's global industry perspective , gained through collaborations with the world's most prestigious jewellery houses and designers.
World Famous on Social media as "TheDiamondsGirl" ambassador for Multiple Luxury brands' with over 1.1 million IG followers. Tracy formerly a Consultant to fortune 100 companies & Brand developer has in depth knowledge of the Jewellery Design Industry.
Oriol is a Team leader, Product developer, Planner with unusual analytical skills, deep knowledge of marketing & innovative ideas. With MBA in marketing from UCJC (Spain) Oriol is a Certified Diamond Grader with Special skills in jewellery, stone setting & 3D CAD Designing experience of 23 years.
Sonia Esther Soltani is the editor in chief of Rapaport, managing its bimonthly print publication and the online magazine Jewelry Connoisseur by Rapaport. She also oversees news on Rapaport.com and hosts the Jewelry Connoisseur podcast on jewelry history.
A Multi faceted skilled professional Ms. Astrid Bosshard is a gemology trainer, a Jeweller, & an auction house Jewellery Expert. She is a Master in Arts & Archaeology from SOAS London with decades of experience.
Innovator in business and technology, Tarun is a Gemologist from Gubelin, SSEF & GIA. With 35 years of hands on experience in Jewellery design and Manufacturing & 15 International Design awards, Tarun has established 3 Design Institute in India & UAE. Former head of Dubai Design Academy - DMCC.
Gemologist from SSEF & GIA, Mahima has 13 years of hands on experience in Jewellery design and Manufacturing with 10 International Jewellery Design awards. Mahima also established 3 Design Institute in India & UAE. She is a Gemvision certified Design trainer with over 1500 students worldwide.
Our esteemed Judges will be focused to judge the designs on the basis of usability, manufacturing, ease of use, practicality, effective wearability, uniqueness of design, and presentation of the over all design. As per the theme rules of the awards, the primary Gemstone to be used is Blue Sapphire. The shape and cut of the Primary stone should be in the limit of possible shape and size of a precious stone like Blue Sapphire. Use of diamonds, pearls, onyx or enamel is permitted as secondary elements of design.
All designers whose designs are shortlisted in top 10 of each category, will be requested to get their designs made in 3D CAD before 10th of August for the purpose of final Judgement.
World Academy of Design will only recommend manufacturers to interested participants and not to be responsible for the manufacturing processes, therefore participants are to take full responsibility, monitoring and processes of their manufacturing piece directly with the manufacturer. In case WAOD is not able to source a manufacturer, or for any reason a manufacturer is not able to produce the piece and returns the design at the last moment, WAOD will inform the participant and will not be responsible for such a situation.
Kindly be aware that World Academy of Design cannot guarantee the success or perfect outcome of the jewellery manufacturing process of any referred manufacturer and will not be held responsible for any potential risks that may lead to defects, damages, failures, delays, imperfections or issues that may arise during the manufacturing process or prior to the grand finale.
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