RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following information applies to ALL Design Sections. Please read
this carefully, as well as the Rules and Regulations.
In 2D Flatwork Sections faithfulness to the brief is sought. Entrants
should bear in mind fitness for purpose and show awareness of the
manufacturing constraints that would relate to the production of the
designed piece. Designs must be original to the competition and not copies
of earlier designs. Their content must conform to current hallmarking
legislation where appropriate.
All 2D entries should include artwork, and/or mounted models, to
1 x A3 dimensions (to include any mounts) with the following exceptions:
silversmiths’ and 2D CAD presentation designs may be submitted up to
1 x A1; smallworkers and medallers may submit up to 1 x A2 presentations,
and to scale if necessary. Boxed models in flatwork sections should be
set in robust mounts not exceeding 20mm in depth and models must not
protrude above the front or back surfaces.
Materials specifications and construction methods should be included
where appropriate for all sections. Entrants may enter their 2D designs
for one section only, and section 8, if appropriate (CAD 2D Presentation).
However, they may enter as many sections as they like with different
designs.
There are no senior or junior divisions in the design sections. However,
prizewinners’ ages will be taken into account when Best Senior and
Junior awards are being judged, and the entry form must be marked
where indicated.
Entrants’ names must not appear on the front of any design work nor
should designs be submitted in plastic covers. Entry forms must not be
stuck to the rear of drawings. Entry forms may be lightly taped on the
reverse of the mount.
Designs that do not conform to these requirements may be disqualified.
1. SILVERSMITHS
Design a suite of pieces that interlink, separate and complement each
other for use and aesthetic appeal at the dinner table.
2. SMALLWORKERS
Using the theme of ‘hidden secrets’ design any item of smallwork that
can demonstrate more than one use or function. Precious materials
must be predominant in the design.
3. MEDALS
We all have a hero: celebrate yours with images and elements illustrating
a life and its achievements.
4. FASHION JEWELLERY (QVC Special Award)
Based on ‘glittering urban art’ design innovative and fashion-led
high-impact jewellery for a London, Paris or New York catwalk show.
5. FINE JEWELLERY
Design a fashionable collection of bridal wear for a contemporary wedding.
6. PLATINUM
Using a coloured material in combination with platinum, design
dynamic and eye-catching jewellery for men.
7. COMMERCIAL JEWELLERY (Marmalade Jewellery Special Award)
Design a range (3-5 pieces) of contemporary jewellery using precious
metal (18ct or above) and precious stones. The retail value of the combined
pieces should not exceed £5,000. A prize of £1,000 will be awarded plus a
year's commercial advice and support. The successful applicant must be
able to take up this offer in full.
8. 2D CAD PRESENTATION
(Holt's Academy of Jewellery Special Award)
Entrants must demonstrate the practical application of CAD within
design development, presentation and manufacturing prototyping.
Entrants must stipulate the software used. CAD presentations from
sections 1-7 may also be submitted here.
(Any appropriate subject - presentation up to A1)
DESIGN SECTIONS (3D): FINISHED PIECES
Entries will be judged primarily on artistry and design merit but
consideration will also be given to the quality of craftsmanship and
finishing. Pieces being entered in sections 9-12 may only be entered in
one 3D design section plus section 13 and any number of relevant craft
sections where appropriate.
9. SILVERSMITHS
10. SMALLWORKERS
11. FASHION JEWELLERY
A) Production Jewellery
All entries must be in the form of innovative finished original or actual
production samples. Reproduction fine jewellery is NOT eligible for
this section.
B) Gallery Jewellery
Innovative designs for fashion jewellery, eg one-off non-hallmarkable
jewellery pieces.
12. FINE JEWELLERY (IJL Special Award)
Any item made in precious/hallmarkable materials may be submitted.
Entries will be judged primarily on design merit but consideration will
be given to quality of craftsmanship and finish.
An additional opportunity to undertake a course with the Gemological
Institute of America (GIA) in ‘Diamonds, Coloured Stones and Jewellery
Essentials’ is also offered. Entrants wishing to be considered must tick
the box indicated on the entry form and submit an extra entry form.
13. TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AWARD - 3D
(The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office London Special Award)
Entrants should submit specific 3D pieces, to this section. Also,
appropriate finished pieces submitted to other sections can be
considered. Entrants to this section are required to identify and list the
technologies, materials, processes and/or any specific software used.
CRAFT SECTIONS
The following information applies to ALL Craft Sections. Please read
this carefully, as well as the Rules and Regulations.
Entries will be judged mainly on excellence of technical and craft skills.
However, originality, creativity and presentation will be considered,
as appropriate. Materials used must be specified.
If one item is entered by several specialist craftsmen for different
sections, each specialist’s details should be submitted on a
separate form. Where relevant, articles submitted for sections
14–29 must be in a finished condition. Entrants are encouraged
to submit in precious metals wherever possible and such entries
must conform to hallmarking legislation if applicable.
Juniors may submit samples of different techniques not necessarily
finished pieces. This applies to junior categories in sections 17, 23,
26, 27 & 28.
14. SILVERSMITHS
J) Junior S) Senior
15. POLISHERS - SILVERSMITHS
J) Junior S) Senior
16. POLISHERS - JEWELLERS
J) Junior S) Senior
17. CHASERS
J) Junior S) Senior
Any article may be submitted formed by chasing and/or repoussé
from sheet metal.
18. MODELMAKERS - 3D PIECES
J) Junior S) Senior
For example: scale models normally in precious metals.
19. SMALLWORKERS
J) Junior S) Senior
Objets d’art or items which have the potential to be formed in precious
materials including watches.
20. MODELLERS
Any sculptured subject, including medals, may be submitted in the
modelled condition (eg wax, wood, hand-worked plaster prepared for
medalic work etc.) and could include finished pieces.
21. PROTOTYPE PRODUCTION JEWELLERY
You are required to design and produce finished jewellery that utilises
and exploits production techniques which must be specified. Entries will be
judged on both their suitability for production jewellery and design merit.
22. DIAMOND MOUNTERS
J) Junior S) Senior
Judges would prefer to see unset items but this does not preclude
set pieces.
23. SETTERS
J) Junior S) Senior
Judges would prefer to see more than one type of setting technique
utilised wherever possible. One or more pieces, up to a maximum of
three, representative of ability may be submitted.
24. LAPIDARY – ALL FORMS OF STONE CUTTING
Judges will be looking for examples where stone cutting enhances the
inherent quality of the gem not just technical excellence. Any faceted
lapidary work applicable to the jewellery trade EXCLUDING mounted
specimens may be submitted. The name/s of the stone/s, the cut/s and
method/s of cutting must be submitted on attached labels.
25. STONE CARVERS
Excluding faceting, entrants may submit any form of carved lapidary
work allied to the jeweller's and silversmith's craft. The method of
cutting must be specified and unmounted items may be submitted.
26. ENGRAVERS
J) Junior S) Senior
Any type of hand-engraving on metal may be submitted.
27. DIE SINKERS & SEAL ENGRAVERS
J) Junior S) Senior
Any subject allied to the jeweller’s or silversmith’s crafts including the
dies with a description of the cutting method used.
28. ENAMELLERS
J) Junior S) Senior
Any enamelled item allied to the jeweller’s and silversmith’s crafts.
29. ENAMEL PAINTERS
Any painted subject may be submitted.
THE GIL PACKARD POST-GRADUATE
(£1,000) BURSARY
Applicants for this award must be over the age of 23, of British
nationality and be in receipt of an offer for, or currently on, a
post-graduate course in the UK. Applicants must also be entered in
one other section of the competition.
Submission, in addition to the normal entry form, should be as follows:
a CV and a typewritten outline of proposed study objectives; a selective
portfolio of 2D work (maximum of 4xA3 sheets). and demonstrate a
clear involvement with commercial objectives.
The winning entry will receive the bursary on presentation of
documentary evidence confirming their current, or future, enrolment.
TWO GEM-A DIAMOND SCHOLARSHIPS
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) is offering
two scholarships for its daytime Diamond Practical Certificate
course and examination. These will be held at Gem-A, near Hatton
Garden, London.
This scholarship is open to all entrants. Applicants should indicate their
wish to be considered for this award by ticking the entry form box and
submitting a 200-word typed statement setting out their reasons.
Further details of the award are only available from www.gem-a.com
or e-mail ian.mercer@gem-a.com or fax: 020 7404 8843.
THE COUNCIL IS THE ARBITER OF THESE RULES AND THEIR INTERPRETATION IS FINAL.
© Copyright Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council, 2009
Design a suite of pieces that interlink, separate and complement each other for use and aesthetic appeal at the dinner table.
Using the theme of ‘hidden secrets’ design any item of smallwork that can demonstrate more than one use or function. Precious materials must be predominant in the design.
We all have a hero: celebrate yours with images and elements illustrating a life and its achievements.
Based on ‘glittering urban art’ design innovative and fashion-led high-impact jewellery for a London, Paris or New York catwalk show.
Design a fashionable collection of bridal wear for a contemporary wedding.
Using a coloured material in combination with platinum, design dynamic and eye-catching jewellery for men.
Design a range (3-5 pieces) of contemporary jewellery using precious metal (18ct or above) and precious stones. The retail value of the combined pieces should not exceed £5,000. A prize of £1,000 will be awarded plus a year's commercial advice and support. The successful applicant must be able to take up this offer in full.
Entrants must demonstrate the practical application of CAD within design development, presentation and manufacturing prototyping. Entrants must stipulate the software used. CAD presentations from sections 1-7 may also be submitted here. (Any appropriate subject - presentation up to A1)
Entries will be judged primarily on artistry and design merit but consideration will also be given to the quality of craftsmanship and finishing. Pieces being entered in sections 9-12 may only be entered in one 3D design section plus section 13 and any number of relevant craft sections where appropriate.
A) Production Jewellery
All entries must be in the form of innovative finished original or actual production samples. Reproduction fine jewellery is NOT eligible for this section.
Innovative designs for fashion jewellery, eg one-off non-hallmarkable jewellery pieces.
Any item made in precious/hallmarkable materials may be submitted. Entries will be judged primarily on design merit but consideration will be given to quality of craftsmanship and finish.
Entrants should submit specific 3D pieces, to this section. Also, appropriate finished pieces submitted to other sections can be considered. Entrants to this section are required to identify and list the technologies, materials, processes and/or any specific software used.
J) Junior S) Senior
J) Junior S) Senior
J) Junior S) Senior
J) Junior S) Senior Any article may be submitted formed by chasing and/or repoussé from sheet metal.
J) Junior S) Senior
For example: scale models normally in precious metals.
J) Junior S) Senior
Objets d’art or items which have the potential to be formed in precious materials including watches.
Any sculptured subject, including medals, may be submitted in the modelled condition (eg wax, wood, hand-worked plaster prepared for medalic work etc.) and could include finished pieces.
You are required to design and produce finished jewellery that utilises and exploits production techniques which must be specified. Entries will be judged on both their suitability for production jewellery and design merit.
J) Junior S) Senior
Judges would prefer to see unset items but this does not preclude set pieces.
J) Junior S) Senior
Judges would prefer to see more than one type of setting technique utilised wherever possible. One or more pieces, up to a maximum of three, representative of ability may be submitted.
Judges will be looking for examples where stone cutting enhances the inherent quality of the gem not just technical excellence. Any faceted lapidary work applicable to the jewellery trade EXCLUDING mounted specimens may be submitted. The name/s of the stone/s, the cut/s and method/s of cutting must be submitted on attached labels.
Excluding faceting, entrants may submit any form of carved lapidary work allied to the jeweller's and silversmith's craft. The method of cutting must be specified and unmounted items may be submitted.
J) Junior S) Senior
Any type of hand-engraving on metal may be submitted.
J) Junior S) Senior
Any subject allied to the jeweller’s or silversmith’s crafts including the dies with a description of the cutting method used.
J) Junior S) Senior
Any enamelled item allied to the jeweller’s and silversmith’s crafts.
Any painted subject may be submitted.
Applicants for this award must be over the age of 23, of British nationality and be in receipt of an offer for, or currently on, a post-graduate course in the UK. Applicants must also be entered in one other section of the competition.
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) is offering two scholarships for its daytime Diamond Practical Certificate course and examination. These will be held at Gem-A, near Hatton Garden, London.