Competition for jewellers
Participation for Jewellers Category is now open for Wada Season - 2
Participation close for designers category Wada Season - 2, now we are on Final Phase.
Categories for Jewellers
WEDDING NECKLACE SET
13JN
Description: Jewellers shall submit a picture of ready "Bridal Necklace set" with Blue sapphire as a primary gemstone and Diamonds or other colored gems as secondary stone. Various surface finishes like enamel, texture, sand blasting, electroplating etc. are also accepted to enhance or embellish the design. Additional gemstones can be used as supporting gem or secondary color.
Gemstone to be Used: Blue Sapphire should be used as the Primary Gemstone. Supported by Diamonds, Pearls or other semi precious stones. Enamel, various textures and surface finishes can also be used. Note: Jewellery made with synthetic sapphires or Glass fill sapphires will not qualify to enter the competition.
Theme for the Design: "Only requirement for this category is the use of Blue sapphire as primary Gemstone. The design theme is open.
Metals to be used: Articles made of Precious metals like, all colors of Gold above 14k, yellow gold, white gold, rose gold , green gold or platinum can participate in the competition. Silver or non precious metals are not accepted in Bridal Jewellery category.
PRECIOUS ARTEFACTS
12JA
Description: Various types of Artefacts like antiques, furniture, table ware, decoration items, cutlery. Metal objects like dagger, Items of personal adornment, such as buttons, jewellery, clothing and accessories like sword etc. made with precious metals like Gold, platinum or titanium can be submitted in this category. These articles can be used for decoration purpose or collectors pieces. These items must be studded with at least one Natural variety of Gemstones in any form, cut or natural shape. Artifacts can tell us where people lived; what they ate, wore, and used; and how culture changed over time.
Gemstone to be Used: Any precious natural Gemstone can be used, along with Diamonds, Pearls or other semi precious stones. Enamel, various textures and surface finishes can also be used. (Articles made of Ivory or any kind of bone are not accepted in WADA awards)
Theme for the Design: Pictures of ready articles shall be submitted for the competition. Theme can be ancient, modern or a unique utility item made out of gemstone.
Disclaimer
Manufacturers shall adhere to the guidelines of manufacturing and use of material as stated on the website terms and conditions page of WADA Awards. Any variations will lead to disqualification by the Judges at any point of time, when ever the concern is noticed. WADA team will not be responsible for shipping, insurance or any losses of property in transit for the WADA awards participation of jewellery or articles. WADA team will only be responsible once handed over at the WAOD office in UAE and until handed back to the owner , after the Grand Finale.
Rules and Regulations
- Eligibility: Registered Jewellery Manufacturing retail Company
- Metal to be used: Platinum or Gold 14k or above can be used of any color. Silver or other non precious metals are not accepted.
- Gemstone to be used: Cut, Carved, Cabochon, Beads, Drops, Tumble, or any other form of Polished Blue Sapphire of any shape or cut can be used as the primary Gem. Natural Diamond, Pearl or other gemstones can be used as supporting / secondary gemstones. Note: Use of Plastic, wood, glass, steel and brass is not acceptable. (Blue sapphire restriction not applicable in precious Artefacts category)
- Entry Fee for each design submission: US$ 200.00 per design. All entry fees are nonrefundable.
- Grand Finale processing fee: US $ 800 / AED 3000.00 for each selected design (If selected for Grand Finale)
- Entry Fee shall be paid through: Online payment gateway through Credit or Debit card, Direct ATM Deposit, Bank transfer or Cash payment at WAOD office.
- How many entries can I send: Multiple entries in each category can be submitted.
- Do I fill a new form for each submission? Yes, each entry shall be submitted with a new form and paid individual entry fee.
- How to submit the Design: Register with your email and send all your submissions.
- What should be the size of design? Digital image or photograph can be submitted. A4 size only for printing purposes. Dimensions can be mentioned alongside of the design if its bigger than A4 size.
- Disqualification: Plagiarized Designs or any pieces found to be submitted for other design competitions will be considered ineligible to compete at any stage of competition.
- Discretion: WAOD reserves the right to cancel any participant’s entry or disqualify a participant at any given point of time. with internal approval of the Chair of Judges.
- Decision: WAOD Chair of Judges is the final deciding making authority for the award decisions.
- Submission Criteria stage 1: 2D image in JPG/PNG format can be submitted in application form.
- Submission Criteria stage 2: Once any design is selected for top 10 ,you will be required to submit the original manufactured item.
- Designs made by Sketching: 2Views of each design is required. (Front, & Side view) . All mechanism, locking shall be clearly shown and explained in notes. SIDE view of the complete piece is very important to be shown separately in order to qualify for the top 10.
- Name and Signature: Designs submitted should NOT have the name of designer, signature, or any kind of marking on the front of design page.
Theme Ideas
- Design should give a positive message
- Happy mood creation
- Connect with peoples emotions
- Message to save environment
- Treasures of the sea (Gold, coins, jewellery, pearls, shells, corals)
- Divers of deep sea
- Treasure box in the shipwreck
- Sea waste – removal to save environment
- museum under sea
Supporting stone Ideas
- Various colors of sapphire (for color fishes etc)
- Pearls in various shapes and sizes
- Small sea shells
- MOP plates
- Oyster cover
- Glass ball
- Glass dome
- Glass / sapphire plates
- Rose cut sapphires
- Sapphire plates
- enamel for black and red coral
- enamel for rocks
Material Suggestions
- Enamel for deep blue water
- Textures on gold for background
- Other stones for support
- Diamonds for sparkling bubbles
- Blue sapphire for primary Gem
- Various colors of enamel for other creatures
- Keep value only in primary gem/ primary area
