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Amateur Section

Advanced Amateur Section

Open Section

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Tuesday, February 11

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Closed Judging

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1. All state, local, and general rules apply to all Divisions.
2. Exhibitors may enter unlimited entries in individual classes and/or divisions; but are now limited to only ten (10) entries total per show.
3. Judges reserve the right to eliminate entries based on display case availability. In the event it becomes necessary to remove entries, the submitted date of entries will be used.
4. All lapidary work must be the work of the exhibitor.
5. The exhibitor shall own all specimens.
6. An eligible exhibitor may enter competitive exhibits from any source. The judges shall show preference for those displays which are most effective educationally as shown by the description attached by exhibitors. The display shall also be considered.
7. All mineral and fossil specimens shall be correctly and neatly labeled. The label shall show the name of the material and the location of origin: the state, if in the United States; the country (only if of foreign origin). Fossil shall show age and formation of origin.
8. Lapidary exhibits which have been sprayed or otherwise coated will not be judged. This rule does not apply to doublets, triplets, or novelties however; such material must be properly labeled.
9. All entries shall occupy one full case.
10. Exhibitors may not enter the same type material in the Amateur Division, Advanced Amateur Division, and/ or the Open Division at the same time.
11. The judges will award no premiums where there is insufficient merit. In the Amateur and Advanced Amateur Divisions; first place must score 80 points or more; second place must score a minimum of 70 points; and third place must score a minimum of 60 points. In the Open Divisions: first place must score 85 points or more; second place must score a minimum of 75 points; and third place must score a minimum of 65 points. Judges can disqualify any exhibit.
12. An exhibitor who wins the first place award for two consecutive years in the same specific class in either Amateur Division or Advanced Amateur Division will not be eligible for entry in the same class for the ensuing two-year period. This entry may be made in the next appropriate division.
13. The Show Supervisor will assign all display cases. Display Case Dimensions:
    1. Inside Measurements: Floor Length 46 5/8”; Width 20 5/8”; Height 22”
    2. Outside Measurements: Floor Length 48”; Width 24”; Height 24”
14. Fair cases are equipped with lights that may not be altered except when exhibiting transparencies. Alterations to the basic construction of the cases will not be permitted. Any violation of the following rules will automatically disqualify the exhibitor and be cause for removal of the exhibit.
15. Judges reserve the right to move or disqualify any exhibits that do not abide by any of the Gem & Minerals Department rules.

• Showmanship: Total effect, arrangement, neatness, suitability, beauty, originality, and cleverness of display
• Labels: Correctness of identification, spelling and location. Individual application applies as long as they are neat, uniform and meet the definition as outlined
• Quality of Minerals: Refers to color, crystal arrangements, pattern, texture, clarity, brilliance, amount of visible mineral identified, and freedom from bruises, excess of foreign material; and, in Lapidary material – freedom from cracks, soft spots, undercutting, or undesirable inclusions
• Variety: Refers only to non-duplication of species
• Lapidary: Cutting, shaping, and polishing of material that creates an article entirely different in appearance from the original material to reveal inclusions
• Education: Presentation of information, origin, chemical constituents, types of cuts, crystal formations, and historical lore, etc. Emphasis should be placed on information for the general public
• Workmanship: Lapidary processes, variety of shapes and sizes, symmetry, and excellence of polish
• Mosaic: A picture or design formed by the arrangement of small stones or gem material; differs from Inlay, in that material is not cut and fitted closely. May be tumble-polished or natural
• Inlay: To lay or insert in, to ornament by inserting, laying in, or fitting together in a background or framework – precious stones, metal, fine woods, ivory, etc., to produce a picture or design
• Channeling: A lapidary art similar to Inlay except that, in Channel work, each piece is separated from the adjoining pieces by a thin channel of gold or silver
• Rock Artistry: Rock with painted scenes or figures
• Collections: Any general lapidary work bought or made by exhibitor

SCORECARDS FOR GEM & MINERALS
General Lapidary	Facet Cut Stones	Mineral & Crystals (Single)	Mineral & Crystals	One Material (Polished)	Archaeological Artifacts	Fossil	Educational Exhibits	Novelties / Rock Artistry / Collections
Workmanship 40%	Workmanship 50%	Quality of Material 55%	Quality of Material 45%	Workmanship 35%	Archaeological Significance 35%	Labeling 40%	Educational Value 50%	Showmanship 45%
Quality of Material 20%	Varity of Works (cuts) 20%	Showmanship 30%	Showmanship 20%	Showmanship 25%	Quality (State of Preservation) 20%	Quality of Material 30%	Presentation of Subject 25%	Labeling 10%
Variety of Material & Work 20%	Quality of Material 15%	Labeling 15%	Variety of Material 20%	Quality of Material 25%	Educational Value 30%	Showmanship 15%	Accuracy of Message 25%	Rarity 20%
Showmanship 10%	Showmanship 10%		Labeling 15%	Labeling 15%	Showmanship 15%	Variety of Material 15%		Originality 25%
Labeling 10%	Labeling 5%

1. Unlimited entries per class but limited to (10) entries per show - only one cash award per class
2. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

1. Unlimited entries per class but limited to (10) entries per show - only one cash award per class
2. Exhibitors, who have won two consecutive first place awards in the Amateur Division; see Special Rule # 12
3. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

1. Unlimited entries per class but limited to (10) entries per show - only one cash award per class
2. These Divisions are provided for the exhibitors or the immediate members of their households who regularly buy, sell, or advertise for sale any mineral specimens, gem material; custom lapidary or metal work, and those who receive pay regularly for teaching lapidary or jewelry work
3. Host clubs, advance collectors, and those highly skilled in lapidary are encouraged to enter
4. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

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300: General Lapidary

306: General Lapidary
307: Crystal & Mineral Specimens
308: Educational

General Lapidary

Class

1. Faceted Stones Un-mounted, natural and/or synthetic material; 10 or more – display claws recommended
2. Faceted Stones Mounted, natural and/or synthetic material; 10 or more
3. Jewelry With stones, handmade by exhibitor, variety of natural and/or synthetic material, 10 or more pieces
4. Jewelry Without stones, handmade by exhibitor, variety of natural and/or synthetic material; 10 or more pieces
5. Cabachons Free forms, un-mounted, variety of natural and/or synthetic material; 10 or more; maximum 20
6. Cabachons Commercial mounts, variety of natural and/or synthetic material; 10 or more; maximum 20
7. Petrified Wood Polished
8. Mixed Lapidary Three (3) or more types of work; examples: spheres, bookends, polished slabs, clocks, jewelry boxes, etc.
9. Nodules and or Geodes Cut & polished
10. Polished Slabs Variety of material
11. One Material One location, polished
12. Lamps Lamp shades, clocks, jewelry boxes, etc.
13. Carvings
14. Mosaics
15. Bookends Polished Variety of material
16. Spheres Variety of materials; six (6) or more
17. Fire Agate Polished, un-mounted; 10 or more
18. Inlay See definitions
19. Channel Work See definitions
20. Novelties Rock arrangements or other rock exhibits requiring little or no lapidary skill
21. Rock artistry
22. Collections

Crystal & Mineral Specimens

Class

1. Six Single Crystal Twinned crystals permitted
2. One Crystal
3. One Cluster
4. Six Crystal Clusters
5. Geodes or Nodules Open, cut or broken, not polished
6. California Minerals
7. United States Minerals
8. World Wide Minerals
9. One Mineral Specimen Must be exceptional for size, form or association
10. Thumbnail Specimens Not to exceed 1 inch by 1 inch; 25 or more; maximum 50
11. Micromounts 25 or more; maximum 50
12. Pseudomorphs Six (6) or more
13. Artifacts
14. Fossils
15. Transparencies

Educational

Class

1. Faceted Stones Cut and rough material must be shown
2. Cabachons Cut and rough material must be shown
3. Lapidary Cut and rough material must be shown
4. Minerals or Crystals Educational
5. Artifacts Educational
6. Fossil Educational

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Carefully review this guide as it contains all of the applicable information regarding the exact rules and deadlines for this specific category, ensuring you are entering the correct classes in advance. When you submit your entry online you are agreeing that you understand the rules and regulations.

SHOWORKS

All entries must be made online through ShoWorks. If you plan to make changes to your entries or need to leave ShoWorks at any time - SAVE YOUR CART before exiting out. Once you select PAY NOW your entry will be submitted and you will not be able to make changes to your cart online. Those needing assistance with online entries can visit the Main Office Saturday, January 11, 2025 to Wednesday, January 25, 2025. The Main Office is located in the Shalimar building at Gate 4 on Arabia Street.

PAYMENT

Online credit card payments are the only method to enter your exhibit and are due upon entry. Cash or check payments will not be accepted.

LAST DAY TO ENTER

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 by 11:30 p.m.