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Scottish Gemmological Association
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Scottish Gemmological Association Gem-Set Jewellery Design Competition 2012
Context of the Competition The Scottish Gemmological Association exists to promote and develop interest in the science of gemmology and gem testing in Scotland. The Association offers 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 9th DECEMBER 2011 and pay an entrance fee of £5.00 to enter the competition. Students having difficulty sourcing gemstones may request assistance from the Scottish Gemmological Association. The student should base the design of an item of jewellery round one or more gemstones. Any natural or synthetic gemstone(s) may be the focus of the student’s finished piece. Each entry should be accompanied by an explanation of the piece. This explanation will not form part of the marking criteria, but may assist the judges in understanding the design. Criteria for Judging The entries will be judged by a panel of jewellery professionals, who will use the following criteria in equal measure: · aesthetic design and originality; · quality of construction and finish; · professional application of stone setting techniques. Students should bear in mind that the piece should be wearable and should emphasize the attributes of the gemstone(s). Prizes - Sponsored by Pebbles of Bo'ness and Edinburgh · First Prize - natural gemstones to the value of £300. · Second prize - natural gemstones to the value of £150. · Third prize - natural gemstones to the value of £50. Notes · Applications for the competition have now closed
· ALL SUBMISSIONS OF WORK MUST BE RECEIVED BY 23rd MARCH 2012 and should be sent by Special Delivery to:
David Webster (SGA Competition), Jewellery Department, North Glasgow College, 123 Flemington Street, Glasgow, G21 4TD. · A presentation to the winners will take place at the Annual Conference of the Scottish Gemmological Association in Perth on Sunday 6th May 2012.
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