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The World Jewellery Design Competition
Grand Finale
at Sharjah UAE
27th September 2025
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World Academy of Design
World Academy of Design is a unique group of companies that provides educational, technical and business networking support to the Jewellery Industry in the GCC Region, Licensed as Arab Design World LLC -UAE
The World Academy of Design (WAOD) is a leading international institution dedicated to providing professional quality education in the field of jewellery and gemology. It serves as a premier destination for jewellery enthusiasts from around the world who are looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in this field.
Experience the world of Jewellery Education
World Academy of Design
World Academy of Design brings the innovative courses for Jewellery professionals and Jewellery enthusiasts about fascinating Gemstones, Diamonds, Gem Identification, valuation, international Jewellery manufacturing standards and various skills related to Jewellery industry, which were untouched till now by any institution.
Learn from professionals in the Jewellery Industry
Journey to Mastery
Professional qualifications
Designers, artists and jewellery professionals from around the world Join the World Academy of Design to achieve its comprehensive qualifications in the design field.
Become a Connoisseur
Learn Jewellery Arts
Connect with the founders
Tarun Jain
Managing Director
Tarun Jain has over 30 years experience in the field of jewellery. Today he is a qualified gemlogist, gem valuation expert, diamond grader, restoration expert and CAD jewellery manufacturing specialist.
Mahima Verma
Chief Executive Officer
Mahima Verma has over 12 years experience 3D Design, Diamond Grading, Design Developer and AJP-GIA. She has won more than 10 international Jewellery Design Awards in designing and manufacturing jewellery over the years.
The World Jewellery Design Competition
A Rewarding Lighthouse Platform for Jewellery designers
What's New on WADA
WADA AWARDS UPDATES
Out of all 300 Designs submitted for the contest, on Monday, February 13, 2023, the jury members selected the 100 best designs, which will proceed to phase two. These candidates will present their designs in 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) format for the 2nd round of judgement in June. Where the top 5 designers from each category will be selected and sent for actual manufacturing. Finally, the first year grand finale will take place in October – Nov 2023 at a grand ceremony in Dubai awarding 42 world-class designers.
Learn MATRIX GOLD v3
LEARN - DESIGN - TRADE
World Academy of Design is the authorized educational Partner of Gemvision USA for 3D Design training. MATRIXGOLD is the pioneer software for the whole Jewellery Industry around the globe.
Useful for Manufacturer
MatrixGold is a treasure of skills for Manufacturers. The main features are parametric history, custom designing tools, unusual textures, and Innovative design experience. Designers can create a virtual inventory with unlimited alterations, Instant changes, varieties of one concept, complete evaluation, effortless 3d printing and easy operations.
Useful for Designer
The incomparable features of MatrixGold make it the best friend for a Fine Jewellery designer. Instant design creation, easy design tracing, an inbuilt design library, Unlimited graphics capability, Real life rendering, Instant valuation, custom gem creation, advanced textures and Jaali are a few highlights of the many innovative capabilities of the program.
Useful for Retailer
MatrixGold is the best tool to convert every customer into a confirmed sale. Customised on-the-spot designing as per customers' liking is great to satisfy any customer looking for ready or custom jewellery at a retail store. Especially high-end customers are satisfied with brands using high levels of technology.
At World Academy of Design - Learning MatrixGold is just a matter of 30 days.
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