JEWELS 2026 Competition
Competition
Celebrating skill, creativity, craftsmanship and excellence within the gem and jewellery sector through a simple, professionally managed competition platform.
4–6 December 2026
Colombo Lotus Tower · 25th & 26th Floors
About the Competition
Recognising Skill, Creativity and Excellence
The JEWELS 2026 Competition is intended to provide a platform for participants to demonstrate creativity, technical ability, professional knowledge and craftsmanship within selected competition categories.
The competition forms an important part of the overall JEWELS exhibition experience, bringing together participants, judges, industry professionals, students and visitors.
How It Works
Simple Online Registration. Detailed Administration Offline.
Participants register their intended competition entries online by selecting one or more available categories and indicating the number of items they plan to submit.
Once registered, a unique competition registration number is issued automatically. Detailed physical submission paperwork, judging documentation and item handling are managed separately by the organising committee.
Participation
A straightforward competition process
01
Choose Categories
Review the active competition categories available through the JEWELS online registration system.
02
Register Online
Provide your contact details, select your category or categories and indicate the number of intended items.
03
Receive Confirmation
The system issues a unique JEWELS competition registration number and confirmation email.
04
Submit Items
Physical item submission, supporting documentation and judging procedures are handled separately by the organising committee.
Competition Information
Categories & Judging Criteria
The active JEWELS 2026 competition categories, descriptions and judging criteria are shown below. This information is linked to the same competition system used for online registration.
Awards & Recognition
JEWELS 2026 Competition Awards
Eligible competition entries will be recognised under the following JEWELS 2026 award levels.
Ruby
Awarded to the first-place entry in the relevant competition category.
Ruby Merit
Awarded to the second-place entry in the relevant competition category.
Sapphire
Awarded in recognition of an entry qualifying for the Final Round of the JEWELS 2026 Competition in the relevant category.
All eligible entries will be assessed by the appointed JEWELS 2026 Judging Panel in accordance with the judging criteria established for the relevant competition category. The decision of the JEWELS 2026 Judging Panel shall be final.
Important Dates
Competition Timeline
Online competition registration is available through the JEWELS website. Final dates for physical submission, judging and award presentation will be announced once officially confirmed.
Exhibition Dates
4–6 December 2026
Colombo Lotus Tower · 25th & 26th Floors
JEWELS 2026 Competition
Ready to participate?
Register your intended competition entries online and retain your unique JEWELS competition registration number for all future correspondence.