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The Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry
Designer Award
FAQ
The program is open to individuals who are legal residents of the United States and the
District of Columbia, who are 18 years of age or older, and who are eligible to work in the
United States.
Applications open May 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET and close June 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Visit here and follow the directions to complete and submit the application form, which will require you to provide your name and contact information, submit your resume and portfolio, and answer a series of questions about you and your
experience, interests, and vision via video. Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted both the written application and video portion.
The Selection Committee will review applications based on years of proven design
experience, including, but not limited to: concept sketching; hand rendering; 3D CAD
design and printing; the ability to design concepts and collections through couture designs
and gifts.
Finalists will be notified no later than August 31, 2026.
Each finalist will receive a stipend to produce a 3-5-piece capsule collection in metal.
The collection will be presented to the Selection Committee and showcased during the
Award Ceremony at The Landmark. Finalists are expected of fully engage in all
components of the award program.
If you are having trouble uploading your files, please try using Chrome as your web
browser. If you are still having trouble, please contact Jewelrydesigneraward@cfda.com.
Please note: Documents that are received via email will not be accepted and the
application will not be considered complete.
October 6- 8 (in New York)
October 19, Nov 9, December 7, January 5, and January 22 (virtual)
February 3 (in New York)
Both the program and fellowship will take place in New York City. For out-of-state
applicants, contact Jewelrydesigneraward@cfda.com to learn more about travel support.
