The Gemmys are an annual contest for lapidaries presented by Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist. Categories include:
- Faceted Gems
Stones must be flat faceted; concave or convex faceted stones should be entered in the Specially Cut division.
- Cabochon Gems
Stones must be any natural gem material cut in a cabochon shape, and must be suitable for jewelry use.
- Specially Cut Gems
Stones include those that have been carved; cut with regular, curved "facets"; engraved; fitted together into a composite; or cut using any other lapidary technique other than flat faceting or cabbing; or any combination of lapidary techniques.
- Gem Objects
Items that are either nonfunctional or whose function is other than use in jewelry including, but not limited to, faceted stones not suitable for jewelry use.
- Artists on the Horizon
Any type of cut or gemstone, cut by an artist who has never won a national/international gem competition.
OPEN TO
Any lapidary. Entries must be submitted by the lapidary or, in cases of collaborative work, the principal lapidary.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Visual Appeal and Impact; Design; Execution; and for functional objects (including gems for jewelry use): Functionality
Judging will be by an independent panel of judges whose decisions will be tallied by Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist and are final. In the case of ties in tallying, winners will be determined by Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist whose decisions are final.
We'll bring you more information on submitting entries for the Gemmys in months to come. For more information, click here.
Take a look at our 2009 Gemmys winners here.