Tiffany & Co. and the Council of Fashion Designers of America have launched the second edition of their Jewelry Designer Award program, dedicated to elevating the next generation of American jewelry designers, with a new scholarship.

Building on the momentum of its inaugural year, the 2026–2027 cycle also introduces the Tiffany x CFDA Jewelry Design Scholar Award, a dedicated $25,000 scholarship and summer internship for early-career jewelry design students.

Rooted in Tiffany & Co.’s enduring legacy of exceptional craft and the CFDA’s commitment to nurturing American design talent, the Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award provides finalists with funding to produce a 3–5-piece collection, supported by creative mentorship and a multi-week learning experience centered on craft and material exploration.

Finalists will receive one-on-one mentorship with Tiffany & Co.’s Design team. They will present their collections to the selection committee, culminating at an award ceremony at The Landmark, Tiffany & Co.’s Fifth Avenue flagship. One recipient will be awarded a $50,000 grant and a one-year fellowship on the Tiffany Design team.

In a celebrated milestone for the program, Jameel Mohammed, the inaugural recipient of the Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award and a fellow of the Tiffany Design team since April 2025, will serve as a member of the Selection Committee for cycle two. His participation underscores the program’s commitment to community and mentorship.

The committee includes figures from across fashion, media, and the arts, including Gabrielle Union, Bethann Hardison, Andrew Bolton and Lynn Yaeger, among others.

Applications for the 2026 Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award will close on June 1, with finalists expected to be announced in the fall and the final recipient named in early 2027.

“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,” said CFDA president and ceo Steven Kolb. “At the CFDA, we believe that creativity is the driving force behind American fashion, and this award is a testament to that shared belief.”