We are proud to announce the launch of our second competition. The Design Dynamic!

We are extending an open call to Africans worldwide — and to all those of African heritage, including Afro-Brazilian, Afro-American, Afro-Caribbean, and other Afro-diasporic communities — to share their vision for a vibrant, inclusive, and future-forward African jewellery industry.

This is a moment to reimagine tradition, celebrate identity, and shape a collective legacy through artistry and innovation.

At the heart of Design Dynamic is a celebration of gouache artistry — a timeless medium revered by leading jewellery maisons and celebrated as an art form in its own right. This category invites not only jewellers but also – significantly - African visual artists — painters, illustrators — to explore jewellery design through the evocative power of gouache.

To find out more about the categories, prizes and rules of this competition, please visit the official event site.

Important notice

There is no entry fee required to participate in the Design Dynamic Competition. Any requests for payment claiming to be from the Jewellery and Gemstone Association of Africa (JGAA) or its affiliates are fraudulent.

If you receive such a request, do not respond or make any payment. Kindly report the incident directly to JGAA by sending an email to enquiries@jgaa.africa

Stay vigilant and help us maintain the integrity of the competition.

Best of luck!

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