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2026 IJA Design Competition

Enter the design competition

Open to IJA member stores — there is no entry fee. Complete this form, then deliver or ship your physical piece to arrive no later than Sunday, October 4, 2026. Winners are announced at the Annual Conference on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

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Entrant information

Designer name *

Additional designers / contributors

IJA member store *

Contact person *

Email *

Phone

Store address

City

State

ZIP

Entry information

Entry title *

Category *

Based on the suggested retail price of the finished piece.

Suggested retail price

Type of piece

Metal type, color & purity

Gemstone identification

Gemstone sizes / weights

Known gemstone treatments

Manufacturing techniques used

Brief description of the design

Has this piece won another competition this year?

If yes — competition name, date, and award

Photos & documents

Photo of the piece *

Optional sketch

Optional supporting documentation

Image or PDF, up to 10 MB each.

Acknowledgments

All are required.

I confirm I am affiliated with an IJA member store. I confirm this is an original design or custom piece. I confirm all gemstone and material information is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand entries must be received by Sunday, October 4, 2026. I understand suppliers and vendors are not eligible to enter. I understand there is no entry fee. I authorize IJA to photograph and display my submitted piece during the conference. I authorize IJA to use the entry image, designer name, store name, and description for conference, website, email, and social media promotion. I understand entries may be picked up at the conference or returned by mail after the event. I understand submitted pieces will be insured while in IJA's possession through Federated Insurance. I agree to the contest rules.

After submitting, deliver or ship the piece to Khamis Fine Jewelers, Attn: IJA Design Competition / Mary Khamis, 9763 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis, IN 46256 — to arrive by Sunday, October 4, 2026.

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