Singapore
Jewellery
Design
Award
Celebrating excellence in the jewellery arts from the heart of Asia. The SJDA recognizes jewellery innovation across generations, markets & cultures.
The Singapore Jewellery Design Awards Secretariat is working on themes and timelines for the 2024 competition. Register your interest below to keep apprised of upcoming competition details…


2024 Competition Theme:
Sustainable Luxury
This theme presents a unique opportunity for designers to merge two seemingly oppositional ideas – luxury and sustainability – into one cohesive vision. It calls for designs that are not only visually striking, but also inspired by ethical and environmentally conscious concerns. For designers, this means exploring new materials, techniques and forms that can help create a luxurious yet sustainable piece of jewellery. This theme also invites designers to look beyond the superficial trappings of luxury and delve deeper into the meaning of luxury as a concept, emphasizing quality, craftsmanship and longevity over excess and opulence. In short, “Sustainable Luxury” challenges designers to push beyond conventional boundaries and create jewellery that is as beautiful as it is responsible.
Categories

Jewellery Without Limits
Providing maximum flexibility for designers of any age and background, including active jewellery professionals.

Fresh Facets
Nurturing design students and new entrants to the jewellery industry with less than 5 years of professional experience.

Artificially Exquisite
Exploring the future of design using generative AI tools to find inspiration.
Award Prizes
OPEN CATEGORY
1st Prize
SGD$2000 CASH
+S$2000 Training Voucher
Open Category
2nd Prize
SGD$1000 CASH
+S$1000 Training Voucher
Open Category
3rd Prize
SGD$500 CASH
+S$500 Training Voucher
EMERGING TALENT
1st Prize
SGD$750 CASH
+S$1000 Training Voucher
EMERGING TALENT
2nd Prize
SGD$500 CASH
+S$500 Training Voucher
EMERGING TALENT
3rd Prize
SGD$250 CASH
+S$300 Training Voucher
People's Choice
Award
MENTION + S$200 Training Voucher
AI Generated
3 Prizes
MENTION +S$200 Training Voucher
Register Your Interest
Thinking of participating in the Singapore Jewellery Desing Awards, but not yet ready to submit an entry? Join our SJDA mailing list… Tanja will be sharing ideas, tips and recommendations for all competitors throughout the run-up to the competition deadlines, so don’t miss out!
Previous Award Winners
Before its hiatus due to COVID19, the competition’s last edition was very successful: 93 designers submitted their works from 16 countries. The Open, Emerging Talent and Creative Collections categories were judged by a panel of esteemed jewellery personalities and winners chosen for their creativity, technical excellence and conceptualization of the Fantasy theme.
The 1st place winner of the Open Category and the 3 winners of he Emerging Talent Categories had their pieces manufactured as part of the competition.
16 Finalists were also entered into a public voting contest that generated 3188 Votes from 1774 individuals 62 different countries! The design with then highest number of public votes was announced as the winner of the 2019 People’s Choice Awards.
Designer: Santa Naito
Country: Japan
Title: Butterfly Necklace
Name: Zhang Yee Ying
Country: Malaysia
Title: Book of Fantasy
Name: Sara Tan Sze Meng
Country: Singapore
Title: Oriental Dreaming
Designer: Kajal Naina Rai
Country: Nepal
Title: High Mountains
“THERE ARE THREE
RESPONSES TO
A DESIGN – YES, NO,
& WOW!”
-MILTON GLASER
RESPONSES TO
A DESIGN – YES, NO,
& WOW!”
-MILTON GLASER
Ready to Participate?
All participants of the competition will receive a complimentary Online Gemmology Training worth 80 SGD by expert instructor, Tanja Sadow, Dean of JDMIS! Become more discerning and confident jewellery buyers with the most essential gemmology knowledge!
When you are ready to submit your designs, Register on the SJDA Web App, and log-in to submit your designs, monitor your progress in the competition and get feedback from the judges after each round.
Organizers & Sponsors
Singapore Jewellers Association
The Singapore Jewellers Association (SJA) is a vibrant non-profit organization representing over 200 members in the jewellery industry of Singapore. Comprising of esteemed retailers, manufacturers, education providers, and laboratories, it serves as a thriving hub for collaboration and growth. The SJA actively promotes networking, professional development and high standards within the industry. It celebrates the diversity and creativity of its members, fostering a dynamic and prosperous jewellery community in Singapore. By continuously championing the interests of its members, the SJA plays a pivotal role in propelling Singapore’s jewellery industry towards unparalleled success.
Singapore International Jewellery Expo
The Singapore Jewellers Association (SJA) is a vibrant non-profit organization representing over 200 members in the jewellery industry of Singapore. Comprising of esteemed retailers, manufacturers, education providers, and laboratories, it serves as a thriving hub for collaboration and growth. The SJA actively promotes networking, professional development and high standards within the industry. It celebrates the diversity and creativity of its members, fostering a dynamic and prosperous jewellery community in Singapore. By continuously championing the interests of its members, the SJA plays a pivotal role in propelling Singapore’s jewellery industry towards unparalleled success.
Jewellery Design and Management International School
Founded in 2007 by award-winning designer and renown educator Ms. Tanja Sadow, the Jewellery Design and Management International School brings expert individuals with passion and experience together to deliver relevant, practical and comprehensive training in jewellery design, fabrication and business.
Since its inception, the JDMIS has graduated over 5500 students from its diploma and professional certification courses its students have gone on to win awards, work in respected jewellery firms around the globe and found successful jewellery brands.

Celebrating excellence in the jewellery arts from the heart of Asia. The SJDA recognizes jewellery innovation across generations, markets & cultures.
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Competition Timings
- Launch: 13 July 2023
- Submission Close: 15 Nov 2023
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1st Judging: December 2023
Final Judging: January 2024
Winners Announcements: Feb 2024
Award Ceremony: @SIJE July 2024
Visit
- Singapore International Jewellery Expo 13-16 July Marina Bay Sands Expo Halls A & B 11:30am to 8:30pm Email: info@sjda.sg