The Scottish Gemmological Association

 

 

 

 

Scottish Gemmological Association

Gem-Set Jewellery Design Competition 2010

This competition is open to students in the Jewellery Departments of Scottish Art Schools and Further Education Colleges only

Entries closed on the 11th of December 2009

 

Context of the Competition

 

The Scottish Gemmological Association exists to promote and develop interest in the science of gemmology and gem testing to the jewellery trade and wider community in Scotland.

 

The Association is offering a jewellery competition specifically intended to encourage the use of gem materials in the work of the students in the jewellery departments of the Scottish Art Schools and Further Education Colleges.

 

The Brief

 

Design and manufacture an item of wearable gem-set jewellery.

 

Details

 

Applicants are required to register with the association on or before 11th DECEMBER 2009 and pay an entrance fee of £5.00 to enter the competition.  For this fee each applicant will receive a collection of gemstones.

 

In keeping with the aims of the association, the student should base the design of an item of jewellery round one or more gemstones and it is hoped that the stones provided may be a useful starting point for this purpose.  However, any other natural or synthetic gemstone(s) may be the focus of the student’s finished piece.

 

Criteria for Judging

 

The entries will be judged by a panel of jewellery professionals, who will use the following criteria in equal measure:

 

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 aesthetic design and originality;
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quality of construction and finish;
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professional application of stone setting techniques.

      

Students should bear in mind that the piece should emphasize the attributes of the gemstone(s).

 

Prizes

 

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First Prize -   natural gemstones to the value of £300.
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Second prize - natural gemstones to the value of £150.

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Third prize -    natural gemstones to the value of £50.

       

 

Notes

        Applications for the 2010 Competition are now closed

          

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Gemstones will be sent to each applicant shortly via the relevant College of attendance
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ALL SUBMISSIONS OF WORK MUST BE RECEIVED BY 26th MARCH 2010 and should be sent by Special Delivery to:

        

         David Webster (SGA Competition),

         Jewellery Department,

         North Glasgow College,

         123 Flemington Street,

         Glasgow G21 4TD.        

           

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A presentation to the winners will take place at the Annual Conference of the Scottish Gemmological Association in Perth on Sunday 2nd May 2010.

 

Have a look at last years Competition Results Competition 2009