Tiffany & Co. and Council of Fashion Designers of America have announced the second cycle of the Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award, continuing their joint initiative aimed at supporting the next generation of American jewelry designers.
For the 2026–2027 cycle, the program expands with the introduction of the Tiffany x CFDA Jewelry Design Scholar Award, a new student-focused initiative that will provide one jewelry design student with a $25,000 scholarship and a summer internship within Tiffany’s design department.
Summary
- Tiffany & Co. and CFDA announced the second cycle of the Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award
- A new student-focused Tiffany x CFDA Jewelry Design Scholar Award has been introduced
- The final award recipient will receive a $50,000 grant and a one-year fellowship with Tiffany’s design team
- Inaugural winner Jameel Mohammed joins the Selection Committee for cycle two
- Applications open May 11 and close June 1, 2026
Expanding Support for Emerging Jewelry Talent
Rooted in Tiffany’s longstanding commitment to craftsmanship and the CFDA’s mission to foster American creative talent, the program offers finalists funding to produce a three- to five-piece jewelry collection. Participants will also take part in a multi-week educational experience focused on materials, craftsmanship, and creative development, alongside one-on-one mentorship from Tiffany’s design team.
Finalists will present their collections before the Selection Committee, with the program culminating in an award ceremony at “The Landmark,” Tiffany’s Fifth Avenue flagship in New York City. One recipient will ultimately receive a $50,000 grant and a one-year fellowship with Tiffany’s design team.
The second cycle also marks the return of Jameel Mohammed, who will join the Selection Committee after becoming the inaugural winner of the program and beginning his fellowship with Tiffany in April 2025.
Industry Leaders Join the Selection Committee
The 2026–2027 Selection Committee brings together figures from across fashion, jewelry, art, and media industries. Members include:
- Rajni Jacques
- Nathalie Verdeille
- Gabrielle Union
- Bethann Hardison
- Frank Everett
- Karla Martinez de Salas
- Andrew Bolton
- Lynn Yaeger
“Nathalie Verdeille,” Tiffany’s Senior Vice President and Chief Artistic Officer, said: “We are excited to announce the second cycle of the Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award, underscoring the House’s longstanding commitment to creativity, craft and championing the next generation of emerging talent.”
Meanwhile, CFDA President and CEO Steven Kolb stated: “The Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award marks a meaningful expansion of what this program represents — not just for emerging designers, but for students at the very start of their creative journey. At the CFDA, we believe that creativity is the driving force behind American fashion, and this award is a testament to that shared belief.”
A Broader Investment in Jewelry Education
The newly launched Tiffany x CFDA Jewelry Design Scholar Award further expands the partnership’s investment in nurturing talent from the earliest stages of a designer’s career.
Through the CFDA Scholarship Fund, the initiative extends the organization’s long-running efforts to identify and support emerging creative voices into the jewelry design space, offering both financial support and industry access through hands-on experience at Tiffany.
Applications for the 2026 Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award open on May 11 and close on June 1, 2026. Finalists will be announced in Fall 2026, while the final recipient will be revealed in early 2027.
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