2007 Best of Competition/First Place Miscellaneous Jewelry: Daniel M. Nagy, Frutto di Mare 14K yellow and white gold 353.5g, 3pcs Tahitian pearls 9mm semi baroque, 2pcs 10.5 round AAA grade 86 pcs, 1.659 ct. brilliant cut diamonds. Wax carved and chased shells, hand cut handpiece, and engraved gemstone buttons. Original electronics only; workable inner part is rebuilt based on design and requirements. 200mm x 80mm x 70mm. Photo: Arion Kudasz Gabor. www.splendor.hu.

The contest is open to any jewelry designer/maker. Entries must be submitted by the designer/maker, or in cases of collaborative work, the principal designer/maker.

View our past winners

Divisions:
1. Bracelets
2. Earrings
3. Pendants/Necklaces
4. Pins/Brooches
5. Rings
6. Miscellaneous Jewelry

Designs must be original and executed. No CAD/CAM images, please. Any medium or combination of media is acceptable. Judging will be by an independent, outside panel of judges whose decisions will be tallied by Jewelry Artist and are final. Any ties in tallying will be decided by Jewelry Artist and are final.

Criteria: Overall Design; Visual Appeal and Impact; Originality; Execution.

Entries: One piece of jewelry or jewelry set or suite per entry. Each entry must be submitted in the form of slides or digital images as detailed below. Transparencies other than slides, and images scanned onto acetate sheets are not acceptable. You may submit as many entries as you wish, but each entry must be accompanied by its own entry form and fee of $25.

To enter:

First, fill out the online entry form

Then:

1. Print a paper copy of your completed online entry and enclose it with a print of the submitted image (from the same negative or digital file) showing the finished jewelry.

2. A slide or photographic print should show your entry in its entirety on a simple background. You may include an optional second image showing a closeup but no more than two images per entry will be judged. Please label slides and prints with the division number and an arrow pointing up to indicate viewing direction, your name, and photo credits.

3. For digital images, enclose a clearly labeled Mac/PC formatted CD showing your entry in its entirety on a simple background. As above, an optional closeup will also be accepted.
TWO DIGITAL FILES OF EACH ENTRY MUST BE SUPPLIED!
* The first copy of the image must be a 300 DPI tiff or jpeg format file; a flattened image, and 6 to 8 inches on the longest side. This will be used for print reproduction of the winners.
* The second copy of the image must be a 72 DPI jpeg file, 6 to 8 inches on the longest side. This will be used for the web site and judging.
A separate caption information .txt file should also be included on the CD and should include name, division number and subdivision number and photo credits.

4. The $25 entry fee paid by check, or complete credit card payment information should be enclosed for each entry. If you paid online when submitting, please include that information as well.

Multiple entries may be submitted together in one mailer but each entry should be contained within its own interior envelope, and on separate CDs if digital. Please do not staple slides to entry forms. Multiple fees may be paid with a single check, but please do not include any other fees such as subscription renewals in that check. Make checks payable to Jewelry Artist.

Both online and mailed entry forms and enclosures must be received by March 1, 2008 (a postmark will not suffice). For confirmation of receipt of your entry, please send it via registered mail or carrier that will confirm receipt; Jewelry Artist will not. Please keep copies of all entry forms and slides, as these will not be returned.

First and Second Place Winners will be awarded in each division. There will also be a Best of Competition award. Winners will be notified individually. Winners will be notified individually by mail or e-mail. Winners may also be published in Jewelry Artist’s Design Issue, September 2008, and may be requested for new photography. Therefore, although not required, keeping entry pieces available where possible would be appreciated.

Submit an electronic Jewelry Arts Awards entry form here:
http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/contest/jewelryartsentry.cfm

Disclaimer: Submitting an entry form constitutes granting Jewelry Artist the right to reproduce the image or images in announcing winners, creating award posters, in promoting the Jewelry Arts Awards, and for other editorial and promotional purposes. All entrants agree not to hold Jewelry Artist responsible for the protection of original designs once published.

Here's a short list of the contest details...

Deadline for entries: MARCH 1, 2008
(All materials must be received by then; a postmark will not suffice.)

Announcement of winners: September 2008 Design Issue of Jewelry Artist and on the web.

Entry fee: $25 per entry

Categories:

• Bracelets
• Earrings
• Pendants/Necklaces
• Pins/Brooches
• Rings
• Miscellaneous Jewelry

Entries:
Must be slides of finished jewelry along with a copy of your submitted electronic entry (available online here). Each entry must be submitted separately. Entries will not be returned.

Address:
Mail all CDs and slides of finished jewelry to

Jewelry Artist
2008 Jewelry Arts Awards Entries
300 Chesterfield Parkway, Suite 100
Malvern, PA 19355

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