
Mr. Tarun Jain
Principal Advisor · Managing Director, WAOD
A jewellery industry professional, educator, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience spanning jewellery design, manufacturing, education, and international trade. His journey began in 1992 with the launch of SilGold in New Delhi and has since been driven by a vision to advance jewellery education and strengthen the global jewellery ecosystem.
Mr. Tarun has worked to bridge creativity with technology by promoting education in gemology, diamonds, CAD/CAM, and digital jewellery design. In 2022, he founded the WADA Awards, now recognised as one of the world’s largest jewellery design competitions, bringing together designers from over 40 countries.
Beyond education, Mr. Jain has actively contributed to international trade through leadership roles, including Honorary Director of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce (UAE Chapter) and Managing Director of the Gem & Jewellery Trade Council of India (UAE). His work focuses on fostering global collaborations, strengthening trade relations, and advancing innovation within the jewellery industry.
He remains committed to mentoring aspiring designers, supporting industry partnerships, and driving excellence in jewellery design, technology, and global trade.



