Partial Waiver of Compensation Upon Termination, dated as of November 2, 2022, by Steven Staehr

Exhibit 10.3(a)

Partial Waiver of Compensation Upon Termination

I, Steven Staehr, (“Employee”), as of November 02, 2022, hereby agree to waive and terminate 83,333 common shares of Adamas One Corp. stock out of the 200,000 common shares of Adamas One stock, due under Section 9(d) of my Executive Employment Agreement with Adamas One Corp. (“Employer”), if and when I am terminated by the Employer. Employee hereby irrevocably waives any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, causes of action and rights whatsoever at law or in equity, now existing or arising relating to this Partial Waiver of Compensation Upon Termination.

AGREED AND ACCEPTED TO: