An Introduction to Manual No 8 – Slide Show

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Lapidary and Allied
Competitions
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Introduction:
The changes in this Manual are the result of 8
years of dedicated work by the AFLACA Judging
& Rules Committee
This PowerPoint Presentation is to highlight the
major changes to this new Manual.
A3.
CHANGES TO RULES FROM THE PREVIOUS ISSUE: There are
a number of important changes in this issue of the Manual. Some of these
are:
1.
Important changes to the Competition Divisions and how a
competitor progresses through the various levels of competitions.
Refer to pages 6 & 7
2.
Lighting conditions specified for judging Sections 1 - 28. Refer B5.12
on page 8.
3.
Protests and Arbitration - relating to Level 4 (GEMBOREE®) An
extension of time has been given for postal entries. Refer B7.3 b on
page 10.
4.
Faceting Designs for Level 3 & 4 Competitions must be drawn using
computer generated software and must shown all information to
facilitate the correct cutting. They must be proof cut and must not
breach copyright laws. Refer B9.4 & B9.10 page 11
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CHANGES TO RULES FROM THE PREVIOUS ISSUE (cont):
5.
A list of Competition winners is maintained by AFLACA and is
available on the AFLACA website.
6.
Entries after judging must have identification. Refer B9.11 on page 12.
7.
If qualified judges are not available the section should be marked
display only. Refer B9.12 on page 12.
8.
All opal sections to be judged as craftsmanship. Refer D7 on page 33
9.
Revised Judging Features for Faceting Sections. Refer D11.2 on page 42.
10.
A new judging feature “Girdle Line” has been added Refer D.24 on
page 21
11.
Refined definition of a cabochon cut, relates to Groups 1 to 4. Refer
D4.1 on page 22
12.
Altered points score for Craftsmanship for Double Fancy Cabochons.
Refer page 30.
13.
Removal of Specified Size for Double Fancy Cabochon.
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14.
New section for Carving 5E has been introduced. Refer D8.7 on page 38
15.
Revised minimum size for Sphere & Ovoid. Refer D10.3 on page 40
16.
The word “Meets” has been added to D11.6.4. This was an omission from
previous manuals. Refer page 50
17.
Group 11 the words “or Meets” has been added to D11.7.4 and the
judging sheets now show Pre-Modified Total. Refer page 53 & 54
18.
New minimum size for Inlay. Refer D15.7 on page 60
19.
Ten new Metal Clay Jewellery Sections have been introduced.
i.
Without Lapidary, Fossil or Mineral items
ii.
With Lapidary, Fossil or Mineral items
iii.
With Commercial Lapidary items
iv.
With Enamelled items
20.
The use of Commercial Beads that are Natural Lapidary Material or
Natural Organic Material in Jewellery. Refer pages 66 to 71.
21.
Revised minimum size for General Metalcraft. Refer E14.4 on page 83 and
E14.9 on page 84.
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22.
Mineral Species and Mineral Variety Definitions have been updated, Since
1999, the Glossary contains only recognised Species names. For
competition purposes, some Species and Varieties are permissible, even
though they are not included in the Glossary. These are listed in H4.3 and
H4.4 on page 108 & 109
23.
New chapter Part I has been added, which lists the relevant
Groups/Sections for each type of Judge. It also includes how to address
some judge shortages and the difference between State and AFLACA
accreditation.
24.
It was approved that all Judging Sheets to be used in conjunction with this
Manual were to have 5 lines for Judges’ Comments. This has been done in
most cases even though the Manual does not show the extra lines. The
Judging Sheets are available from your State Association Secretary or from
the AFLACA website www.aflaca.org.au
PLEASE NOTE: The Judging Sheets now contain the following wording,
“Refer to AFLACA Competitor & Judging Manual No. 8 (Issued April
2015) and must be used by judges to avoid the use of “out of date” sheets.
25.
This issue of the Manual will remain current for a minimum of 5 years.
B4.
COMPETITOR DIVISIONS:
B4.2
NOVICE DIVISION: A Competitor winning 1st place in a Novice Section in a
Group in a Level 2 Competition MUST enter a higher Division (Intermediate or Open)
when next entering any Section in that Group in a Level 2 Competition, but may enter a
Novice or higher Division in any Section in that Group at Level 3 or 4 Competition
provided he/she has not won 1st place in that Division/Group at Level 3 or 4.
On winning 1st place in Novice in a Level 3 Competition, they MUST enter Intermediate
or Open in Level 2 or 3, but may enter Novice or higher in Level 4, when next entering
any Section in that Group.
On winning 1st place in Novice in a Level 4 Competition, they MUST enter Intermediate
or Open in Level 2, 3 or 4 when next entering any Section in that Group.
Competitors’ entries progress with them.
B4.
COMPETITOR DIVISIONS (cont):
B4.3
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION: A Competitor winning 1st place in an
Intermediate Section in a Group in a Level 2 Competition MUST enter Open
when next entering any Section in that Group in a Level 2 Competition, but may
enter a Novice or higher Division in any Section in that Group at Level 3 or 4
Competition provided he/she has not won 1st place in that Division/Group at
Level 3 or 4.
On winning 1st place in Intermediate in a Level 3 Competition, they MUST enter
Open in Level 2 or 3, but may enter Novice or higher in Level 4, when next
entering any Section in that Group.
A Competitor winning 1st place in an Intermediate Division Section at Level 4,
MUST thereafter compete in Open Division at all Levels for all Sections in that
Group.
B4.4 OPEN DIVISION: A Competitor winning 1st place in an Open
Division Section in a Group in a Level 2 Competition MUST enter Open
when next entering any Section in that Group in a Level 2 Competition, but
may enter a Novice or higher Division in any Section in that Group at
Level 3 or 4 Competition, provided he/she has not won 1st place in that
Division/Group at Level 3 or 4.
On winning 1st place in Open in a Level 3 Competition, they MUST enter
Open in Level 2 or 3, but may enter Novice or higher for Level 4, when
next entering any Section in that Group.
Competitor winning 1st place in an Open Division Section at Level 4,
MUST thereafter compete in Open Division at all Levels for any Section in
that Group.
B5.12
Entries will be judged under the lighting
conditions given with Section Definitions and Conditions.
Sections 1 - 28 to be judged under 40 Watt maximum
incandescent lamp or 28W energy saving halogen globe.
B7.3 b.
For Level 4 (GEMBOREE®) competition the
complainant may, after the GEMBOREE®, appeal against the
Competition Committee ruling to the Secretary of AFLACA. If
the competitor and or their agent are in attendance at the
GEMBOREE® Such appeal must be made in writing within 7
days of the ruling and a copy sent to the Competition
Committee. If the competitor has submitted an entry or entries
that are received by mail, and then returned by mail, the
competitor will have 14 days to lodge such an appeal. AFLACA
must receive a copy of the original complaint together with
judging sheet/s and actual entry (last mentioned only if
practicable, eg Showcase is not possible, likewise a fragile
entry).
B9.4
The Schedule must contain all the information required by
entrants so that they know exactly how, when and where to enter,
the conditions under which entries will be judged, the Level of
the Competition and awards which may be made.
For Levels 3 & 4 Competition, all Facet Diagrams must be
computer generated showing plan views of Crown, Pavilion, and
Side/Girdle. These Designs must show full information eg L/W,
T/W, U/W, and C/W, along with any notes needed to facilitate
the correct cutting of the particular Design.
B9.5
It is the Competition Committee’s responsibility to check that
Entries are eligible in the Sections entered and Entrants are
eligible in Divisions they have entered.
A list of Competition winners is maintained by AFLACA and is
available from the AFLACA web site www.aflaca.org.au, or a
copy will be sent on request by AFLACA Competition Results
Recorder, whose name and address are available from AFLACA
Secretary. This list is made up of a series of sheets covering the
Sections in Groups, so if your competition contains only Jewellery
Sections, then please request only records for these Sections.
B9.7
Supplies of Official judging sheets are obtainable
from Member Bodies. Member Bodies may obtain
‘Master’ judging sheets from AFLACA web site
www.aflaca.org.au or Secretary.
A New Point:
B9.10
That all faceting designs are drawn using computer aided
design software such as GemCad. That all faceting designs
be proof cut prior to the inclusion in any competition
schedule. That all faceting designs chosen for competition
do not breach Copyright laws.
Two New Points:
B9.11
For every Level 2, 3 and 4 Competition, all entries after judging
must have the entry number attached to the item by a sticker or
tag, prior to the entry being displayed. The only exceptions are
entries that are placed into the showcase by the competitor or
their agents e.g. Minerals, Fossils and carving - as these are
already numbered.
B9.12
For every Level 2, 3 and 4 Competition, entries should not be
judged by unqualified judges. If qualified judges are not
available the section should be marked as display only
C1.2
Change of words
If the entrant had won 1st place in a Novice or Intermediate
Standard or Fancy Cabochon Section Level 2, 3 or 4
competition (1A or 1B), then the entrant MUST enter a
higher Division when next entering either Section in a
Competition at the same Level that they won.
C1.2
Competitors have 99 separate Sections in which to
compete, but only 38 Groups with respect to Level and
Division eligibility.
C1.6
Competition Committees MUST state whether entries for
Sections in Groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 13 & 14 are to be judged as
Craftsmanship or Aesthetic Appeal points. If neither is
nominated, Section will be judged under Craftsmanship
points.
Note: Group 4 has been deleted
C2.1 PART D – Lapidary
GROUP 5:
Section 5A
Section 5B
Section 5C
Section 5D
Section 5E
CARVING - Fully 3-Dimensional
CARVING - In Relief
CAMEO
INTAGLIO
CARVING not otherwise Specified in Groups 5A to 5D
New Section has been added
C2.2
PART E - JEWELLERY, METALCRAFT & ENAMELLING
GROUP 19:
Section 19A
Section 19B
Section 19C
Section 19D
Section 19E
Section 19F
Section 19G
CAST JEWELLERY NOT INTENDED TO INCLUDE LAPIDARY, FOSSIL OR
MINERAL ITEMS. Entries must be entirely of metal. Castings must be from
patterns, moulds and dies ALL made by the entrant.
CAST JEWELLERY WITH LAPIDARY ITEM/S CUT AND SET BY ENTRANT.
Castings must be made of metal using patterns, moulds and dies ALL made by
the entrant.
CAST JEWELLERY WITH NATURAL FOSSIL OR MINERAL SPECIMENS SET BY
ENTRANT. Castings must be made of metal using patterns, moulds and dies ALL
made by the entrant.
CAST JEWELLERY WITH COMMERCIAL LAPIDARY ITEM/S SET BY ENTRANT.
Castings must be made of metal using patterns, moulds and dies ALL made by
the entrant.
METAL CLAY JEWELLERY NOT INTENDED TO INCLUDE LAPIDARY, FOSSIL
OR MINERAL ITEMS. Entries must be entirely of metal. Pieces must be from
METAL CLAY JEWELLERY WITH LAPIDARY ITEM/S CUT AND SET BY
ENTRANT. Pieces must be made of metal using patterns, moulds and dies ALL
METAL CLAY JEWELLERY WITH COMMERCIAL LAPIDARY ITEM/S SET BY
ENTRANT. Pieces must be made of metal using patterns, moulds and dies ALL
Three New Sections added
C2.2
GROUP 20:
Section 20A
Section 20B
Section 20C
Section 20D
Section 20E
Section 20F
Section 20G
CAST JEWELLERY NOT INTENDED TO INCLUDE LAPIDARY, FOSSIL OR
MINERAL ITEMS. Entries must be entirely of metal. Castings must be
made by the entrant, using NATURAL OBJECTS as patterns.
CAST JEWELLERY WITH LAPIDARY ITEM/S CUT AND SET BY
ENTRANT. Castings must be made of metal by the entrant, using
NATURAL OBJECTS as patterns.
CAST JEWELLERY WITH NATURAL FOSSIL OR MINERAL SPECIMENS
SET BY ENTRANT. Castings must be made of metal by the entrant, using
CAST JEWELLERY WITH COMMERCIAL LAPIDARY ITEM/S SET BY
METAL CLAY JEWELLERY NOT INTENDED TO INCLUDE LAPIDARY,
FOSSIL OR MINERAL ITEMS. Entries must be entirely of metal. Pieces
must be made by the entrant, using NATURAL OBJECTS as patterns.
ENTRANT. Pieces must be made of metal by the entrant, using NATURAL
OBJECTS as patterns.
METAL CLAY JEWELLERY WITH COMMERCIAL LAPIDARY ITEM/S SET
BY ENTRANT. Pieces must be made of metal by the entrant, using
Another Three New Sections added
C2.2
GROUP 21:
Section 21A
Section 21B
Section 21C
Section 21D
Section 21E
Section 21F
Section 21G
CAST JEWELLERY NOT INTENDED TO INCLUDE LAPIDARY, FOSSIL
OR MINERAL ITEMS. Entries must be entirely of metal. Castings must be
made by the entrant using COMMERCIAL wax models or patterns.
CAST JEWELLERY WITH LAPIDARY ITEM/S CUT AND SET BY
COMMERCIAL wax models or patterns.
CAST JEWELLERY WITH NATURAL FOSSIL OR MINERAL SPECIMENS
SET BY ENTRANT. Castings must be made of metal by the entrant, using
CAST JEWELLERY WITH COMMERCIAL LAPIDARY ITEM/S SET BY
METAL CLAY JEWELLERY NOT INTENDED TO INCLUDE LAPIDARY,
FOSSIL, MINERAL ITEMS. Entries must be entirely of metal. Pieces must
be made by the entrant, using COMMERCIAL wax models or patterns.
ENTRANT. Pieces must be made of metal by the entrant, using
METAL CLAY JEWELLERY WITH COMMERCIAL LAPIDARY ITEM/S SET
BY ENTRANT. Pieces must be made of metal by the entrant, using
Another Three New Sections
C2.2
GROUP 24:
Section 24A
Section 24B
Section 24C
Section 24D
Section 24E
Section 24F
Section 24G
Section 24H
ENAMELLED JEWELLERY IN HAND-FABRICATED SETTING: In this Section
metalwork, except commercial shapes, must be entrant’s own work and the
enamel applied by entrant.
ENAMELLED JEWELLERY IN CAST SETTING: In this Section, except for
commercial shapes, castings must be made of metal by the entrant using patterns,
moulds and dies ALL made by the entrant.
commercial shapes, castings must be made of metal by the entrant using
NATURAL OBJECTS as patterns, eg. leaves, flowers, insects etc.
commercial shapes, castings must be made of metal by the entrant using
commercial shapes, metalwork must be cast by the entrant by FREE FORM
casting into liquid or other mediums.
ENAMELLED JEWELLERY IN COMBINED SETTING: In this Section, except for
commercial shapes, metalwork must be partly hand-fabricated and partly cast by
the entrant. Hand-fabricated parts MUST be more than merely the items required
to ensure Functional Ability of the piece.
ALL patterns, moulds and dies must be made by the entrant.
ENAMELLED JEWELLERY IN WIRE WRAPPED SETTING: In this Section, all
wiring metalwork must be the work of the entrant.
ENAMELLED JEWELLERY IN METAL CLAY SETTING: In this Section, except for
commercial shapes, Pieces must be made of metal by the entrant using patterns,
moulds and dies ALL made by the entrant, NATURAL OBJECTS as patterns or
One New Section
D2.2 NATURAL LAPIDARY MATERIAL:
NOTE: Opal (apart from backing for doublets and triplets) used in all
Lapidary and Allied Competitions shall be Natural, Quality Opal showing
characteristic “play of colour.” All Opal Sections shall be Judged as
Craftsmanship.
New rule
D3. JUDGING FEATURESFOR SECTIONS IN
GROUPS 1 TO 7 & 12 TO 17
D3.1.1
Judging of Aesthetic Appeal:
NOTE: Opal is not permitted in Aesthetic Appeal Sections. However if it
is entered it will receive zero points for Aesthetic Appeal.
Competition Committees must nominate whether Groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 13
and 14 will be judged under Aesthetic Appeal or Craftsmanship points. If
neither is nominated the Section will be judged under Craftsmanship
points.
Note: Group 4 has been deleted
D3. JUDGING FEATURESFOR SECTIONS IN
GROUPS 1 TO 7 & 12 TO 17
A New Point:
D3.24
GIRDLE LINE: Must be a distinct, finely radiused edge, assessable under
allowable magnification and which is clearly identifiable as the division
between the two surfaces and which, when viewed from the side, must be
straight, not wavy or flat. This feature relates to Double Standard and
Double Fancy Cabochons.
D4.
GROUP 1:
SECTION 1A - STANDARD CABOCHON
SECTION 1B – FANCY CABOCHON
D4.1
DEFINITION: A Cabochon in these Sections is a stone cut from a single piece
of Natural Lapidary material as defined in D2.2 on page 19 of this Manual, not
laminated in any form, polished on all surfaces, and entirely handworked, not machine
faceted in any way or with the use of any device, or attachment which allows the
competitor to cut a better stone than purely by hand, or with the traditional dop stick.
Grinding and sanding shall be done on FLAT faced laps, wheels or drums. The
grinding/sanding face must be flat, with no curves or contours that assist the cutter in
forming (domed) shapes. This does not exclude the use of flexible surfaced laps or
drums . Stone must have a curved domed top, flat back, back bevel and girdle line.
Stone may have a top setting bevel but this is optional.
New Important Definition
D5.
GROUP 2:
SECTION 2A – DOUBLE STANDARD CABOCHON
SECTION 2B – DOUBLE FANCY CABOCHON
D5.1
DEFINITION: A Cabochon in these Sections is a stone cut from a single
piece of Natural Lapidary material as defined in D2.2 on page 19 of this
Manual, not laminated in any form, polished on all surfaces, and entirely
handworked, not machine faceted in any way. Refer to the correct
definition on page 22 D4.1
D5.3.3 POINTS ALLOCATION FOR Section 2B – Double Fancy Cabochon Craftsmanship
Craftsmanship
0
9
5
9
10
6
10
20
23
2
1
5
100
Appeal
WS
OS
H
WS
SP
Aesthetic Appeal (
)
Uneven
Contour
Flats
Undercut and Pits
Chips
Girdle Line
Grinding and Sanding
Polish (lustre)
Internal Flaws/Fractures
Foreign Surface Material
Shape Points (see below for details)
16
8
5
6
3
2
10
19
23
2
1
5
TOTAL POSSIBLE
100
The points scores for 2B has been amended to be similar to 2A particularly for
Undercuts & pits on Craftsmanship
D5.
D5.3.3
POINTS ALLOCATION FOR SECTION 2B –
DOUBLE FANCY CABOCHON (cont)
Section 2B – DOUBLE FANCY CABOCHON - SPECIFIED SIZE***
This section has been DELETED and the page has been left blank
for Notes.
D6. GROUP 3: SECTION 3 – FREE FORM
D6.1
DEFINITION: A single piece of Natural Lapidary material as defined in
D2.2 on page 19, not laminated in any form, polished on all faces, of
geometric, asymmetrical or irregular shape NOT covered by definitions for
Sections in Groups 1, 2 or 4 to 14 inclusive, which has been entirely
handworked, not machine faceted in any way. Refer to the correct
definition on page 22 D4.1. Bevels are permitted.
D7.
GROUP 4:
SECTION 4A – OPAL DOUBLET – FLAT TOP
SECTION 4B – OPAL DOUBLET – DOMED TOP
SECTION 4C – OPAL TRIPLET
For these Competitions there are only two types of Opal Cuts, divided into
three Sections: Opal Doublet - Flat Top, Opal Doublet - Domed Top and Opal
Triplet. ‘Opal Solid’ is not a separate Section. Solid Opal may be entered in
any of the Lapidary Sections, other than Opal Doublet and Opal Triplet. NOTE:
All Opal Sections are to be Craftsmanship only.
D7.1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR OPAL CUTS: Entries must be polished on
all surfaces and entirely handworked, not machine faceted in any way. Refer to
the correct definition on page 22 D4.1.
D7. GROUP 4: OPAL SECTIONS 4A, 4B
AND 4C (cont):
All judging sheets for the Group 4 have had
Aesthetic Appeal points deleted. These
sections are craftsmanship ONLY.
D8.
GROUP 5:
New Section added
SECTION 5A - CARVING - Fully 3-Dimensional
SECTION 5B - CARVING - In Relief
SECTION 5C - CAMEO
SECTION 5D - INTAGLIO
SECTION 5E - CARVING not otherwise Specified
in Groups 5A to 5D
D8.7 SECTION 5E - CARVING not otherwise Specified in Group 5A to
5D. For size refer to D8.4.1. This section will allow for “Celtic” or single
sided bone carving which are not “Fully 3 Dimensional” or “In Relief”.
D8.8 JUDGING FEATURES FOR CARVING, CAMEO and INTAGLIO:
Refer to D3 on page 19.
D8.9 POINTS ALLOCATION FOR GROUP 5 - CARVING, CAMEO &
INTAGLIO:
*SECTION
*SECTION
5A
5B
CARVING - Fully 3-Dimensional
CARVING - In Relief
*SECTION
5C
CAMEO
*SECTION
*SECTION
5D
5E
INTAGLIO
CARVING not Otherwise Specified in Groups 5A to 5D
D10.
GROUP 7:
SECTION 7A – SPHERE
SECTION 7B – OVOID
D10.3
SIZE: Minimum size of Sphere or Ovoid is 30mm on shortest dimension
excluding base or mount (if any). Maximum size is 150mm including base
or mount (if any). Base or mount MUST NOT be attached to entry. Note:
Entries are eligible if they are up to and including 2mm below minimum
size, or 2mm above maximum size.
NEW Minimum Size
D11. FACET CUTS – GROUPS 8, 9, 10 AND 11 (CONT):
D11.2 JUDGING FEATURES – additional comments
added
e.
Facets Uniform: This feature refers to the consistency in shape and size of
Facets in the same series. Do not include girdle facets as these are judged
separately
l.
Girdle Uniform: A Continuous Girdle should be equally dimensioned at its
widest and narrowest points to receive full points. Facets in the same series
around a Faceted Girdle should be the same shape and dimensions to receive
full points. Points awarded must reflect the percentage of correct facets, thus if
there are 16 Girdle Facets and 1 Facet is found to be incorrect, then 1/16 of the
points for this feature are lost.
D11.3 GENERAL NOTES:
h.
Judging of Fancy Cuts: With the judging of some Fancy Cuts, not
all of the judging features listed on the judging sheet are applicable.
When this occurs, the points for inapplicable features are deducted
from the Total Possible 100. A percentage total is then calculated
by dividing the total of the points allocated by the Judge (PreModified Total) by the reduced total points possible and
multiplying by 100 to give a percentage result (Total Possible).
Additional Comments Added
D11.4.5
SECTION 8A - STANDARD BRILLIANT WITH
CONTINUOUS GIRDLE: This is cut as per diagram below and has 3 rows
of Facets on the Crown and 2 rows of Facets on the Pavilion, making 58
Facets (including Girdle Facet) and 41 Meets. It has a continuous Girdle.
D11.4.6
SECTION 8B - STANDARD BRILLIANT WITH FACETED
GIRDLE: This is cut as per diagram below, and has a faceted Girdle,
making 73 Facets (including Girdle Facets) and 57 Meets.
D11.5.5
SECTION 9A - STANDARD OBLONG STEP CUT WITH
CUT CORNERS: This cut is as illustrated. It must have 3 rows of Facets
on the Crown and 3 rows of Facets on the Pavilion, making 53 Facets
(including Girdle Facets) and 44 Meets.
NOTE: The use of the ‘Length to Width Ratio’ is still to be finalised.
D11.5.6
SECTION 9B - STANDARD SQUARE STEP CUT WITH
CUT CORNERS: This cut is as illustrated. It must have 3 rows of Facets on
the Crown and 3 rows of Facets on the Pavilion, making 53 Facets
(including Girdle Facets) and 45 Meets.
D11.6 GROUP 10: SECTION 10 – MODIFIED STANDARD
CUTS
D11.6.4
DEFINITIONS OF MODIFIED STANDARD CUTS: Stones cut
from a single piece of Natural or Man-made transparent Lapidary material as
defined in D2 on page 19 and D11.1r on page 42, not laminated in any form, on
which a number of usually small flat surfaces have been cut and polished.
Stones in this Section must have a Table, Girdle, Crown, Pavilion and Meets.
They are cuts other than the Standard Cuts in Groups 8 and 9.
New Words Added
D11.7 GROUP 11 – SECTION 11 – FANCY CUTS
D11.7.4
DEFINITIONS OF FANCY CUTS: A stone cut from a single piece of Natural or Manmade transparent Lapidary material as defined in D2 on page19 and D11.1r on page 42,
not laminated in any form, on which a number of usually small flat surfaces have been
cut and polished.
A Fancy Cut is any cut lacking one or more of the features: Table, Girdle, Crown,
Pavilion or Meets. Fancy Cuts may include curved surfaces, provided no less than 50%
of the total surface consists of flat Facets. Stones may have one or more matt finished
Facets where called for in the design.
Additional words added
D11.7.5 POINTS ALLOCATON FOR GROUP 11 – FANCY CUTS:
Visual Effect ....................................
#Outline of Girdle
...............................
#Table Parallel to Girdle Plane
..............
# Meets Pointing Up
............................
Facets Uniform
.................................
Facet Edges Sharp
............................
Facet Surfaces True
..........................
Scratches
.......................................
Polish
.............................................
Chips
.............................................
Flaws
..............................................
#Girdle Uniform
.................................
#Girdle Too Wide
...............................
#Orientation of Crown & Pavilion Facets
.....................
6
4
3
16
13
6
6
10
10
7
4
3
3
8
1
#Pre-Modified Total
TOTAL POSSIBLE
100
# In types of cuts where any of these features do not apply, the points shown for each inapplicable feature are to be
subtracted from 100, and total points gained (Pre-Modified Total) will be divided by the remainder, then multiplied by 100
to give a percentage result (Total Possible).
Changes to the Judging Sheet
D11.7.5 POINTS ALLOCATON FOR GROUP 11 – SPECIFIED SIZE
Visual Effect ....................................
#Outline of Girdle...............................
#Table Parallel to Girdle Plane..............
# Meets Pointing Up............................
Facets Uniform.................................
Facet Edges Sharp............................
Facet Surfaces True..........................
Scratches
.......................................
Polish
.............................................
Chips
.............................................
Flaws
..............................................
#Girdle Uniform.................................
#Girdle Too Wide...............................
#Orientation of Crown & Pavilion Facets
.....................
Specified Size***
6
4
3
14
10
6
6
8
10
7
3
2
2
8
1
10
#Pre-Modified Total
TOTAL POSSIBLE
100
# In types of cuts where any of these features do not apply, the points shown for each inapplicable feature are to be subtracted
from 100, and total points gained (Pre-Modified Total) will be divided by the remainder, then multiplied by 100 to give a
percentage result (Total Possible).
D15.
GROUP 15: SECTION 15A – MOSAIC
SECTION 15B – INLAY (cont)
D15.7
SIZE: Minimum size of entries in Inlay competitions is 60mm on longest
dimension excluding base, mount or frame (if any). Maximum size is
300mm including base, mount or frame (if any). Note: Entries are eligible
if they are up to and including 2mm below minimum size, or 2mm above
maximum size.
NEW Minimum Size
E4.
DEFINITIONS FOR HAND-FABRICATED, CAST, METAL CLAY,
COMBINED and WIRE WRAPPED JEWELLERY SECTIONS in GROUPS 18
to 24: Jewellery in which Metalwork is the entrant’s own work. However,
commercial ancillary parts such as filigree, earring screws, butterfly clips, brooch
pins, gallery wire etc may be fabricated into the article, but must not dominate.
Commercial parts are defined as being available over the counter, NOT MADE
TO ORDER.
Refer to Jewellery Section descriptions on pages 67 to 71 for
definitions of types of Castings which are permissible.
Combined Jewellery is composed of Fabricated Cast or Metal Clay parts
made by the entrant. Commercial ancillary parts are allowed as above.
Wire Wrapped Jewellery where Lapidary, Fossil, Mineral or Enamelled
items have been secured by a wire wrapping method.
Metal Clay Jewellery is where powdered metal has been mixed with
water and an organic binder. The clay can be formed into pieces and when dried
is fired. The organic matter is burnt off or ‘sintered’, leaving a slightly porous
product that is 99.9% pure precious metal but slightly reduced in size.
New Definition
E5.
GROUP 18: SECTIONS 18A TO 18F - HAND-FABRICATED and WIRE
WRAPPED JEWELLERY:
Section 18D is Jewellery in which the entrant has set Commercial Lapidary
item/s, bought over the counter, NOT made to order. Lapidary items are to
conform with any of the Sections defined in Groups 1 to 12, 15 and Beads (D2.1
to D2.5).
Section 18F is Wire Wrapped Jewellery in which the entrant has used the wire
wrapping method to set Commercial Lapidary item/s, bought over the counter,
NOT made to order. Lapidary items are to conform with any of the Sections
defined in Groups 1 to 12, 15 and Beads (D2.1 to D2.5).
vii
Beads must be in Natural Lapidary Material or Natural Organic
Material as defined in D2.1 and D2.4 on page 19.
Commercial Natural Lapidary or Natural Organic Beads are
now allowed
E6.
GROUP 19: SECTIONS 19A TO 19G - CAST, METAL CLAY
JEWELLERY USING PATTERNS, MOULDS AND DIES MADE BY THE
ENTRANT. In these Sections, all Castings/Pieces must be of metal and
patterns, moulds and dies MUST ALL be made by entrant. Entries must
conform with the Definitions in E2 and E4 on pages 63 and 65.
Any items required to ensure Functional Ability of the piece may be
fabricated into the article after casting/firing.
Section 19D & 19G is Jewellery in which the entrant has set Commercial
Lapidary item/s bought over the counter, NOT made to order. Lapidary
items are to conform with any of the Sections defined in Groups 1 to 12, 15
and Beads.
vii
SECTION 19E: METAL CLAY JEWELLERY NOT INTENDED TO
INCLUDE LAPIDARY, FOSSIL OR MINERAL ITEMS. Entries must be
entirely of metal. Pieces must be from patterns, moulds and dies ALL
SECTION 19F: METAL CLAY JEWELLERY WITH LAPIDARY ITEM/S
CUT AND SET BY ENTRANT. Pieces must be made of metal using
SECTION 19G: METAL CLAY JEWELLERY WITH COMMERCIAL
LAPIDARY ITEM/S SET BY ENTRANT. Pieces must be made of metal
using patterns, moulds and dies ALL made by the entrant.
Three New Sections for Metal Clay
E7.
GROUP 20: SECTIONS 20A TO 20G CAST, METAL CLAY
JEWELLERY USING NATURAL OBJECTS AS PATTERNS, eg leaves,
flowers, insects etc. In these Sections, all Castings/Pieces must be of metal,
using NATURAL OBJECTS as patterns. Entries must conform with the
Definitions in E2 and E4 on pages 63 and 65.
and Beads.
vii
INCLUDE LAPIDARY, FOSSIL OR MINERAL ITEMS. Entries must be
entirely of metal. Pieces must be made by the entrant, using NATURAL
OBJECTS as patterns.
CUT AND SET BY ENTRANT. Pieces must be made of metal by the
entrant, using NATURAL OBJECTS as patterns.
LAPIDARY ITEM/S SET BY ENTRANT. Pieces must be made of metal by
the entrant, using NATURAL OBJECTS as patterns.
E8.
GROUP 21: SECTIONS 21A TO 21G - CAST, METAL CLAY
JEWELLERY USING COMMERCIAL WAX MODELS OR PATTERNS. In
these Sections, all Castings/Pieces must be of metal using COMMERCIAL
wax models or patterns. Entries must conform with the Definitions in E2
and E4 on pages 63 and 65.
and Beads.
vii
INCLUDE LAPIDARY, FOSSIL, MINERAL ITEMS. Entries must be entirely
of metal. Pieces must be made by the entrant, using COMMERCIAL wax
models or patterns.
CUT AND SET BY ENTRANT. Pieces must be made of metal by the
entrant, using COMMERCIAL wax models or patterns.
LAPIDARY ITEM/S SET BY ENTRANT. Pieces must be made of metal by
the entrant, using COMMERCIAL wax models or patterns.
E9.
GROUP 22: SECTIONS 22A TO 22D - CAST JEWELLERY MADE
BY FREE FORM CASTING INTO LIQUID OR OTHER MEDIUMS
item/s bought over the counter, NOT made to order. Lapidary items are
to conform with any of the Sections defined in Groups 1 to 12, 15 and
Beads.
vii
E10. GROUP 23: SECTIONS 23A TO 23D - COMBINED JEWELLERY.
In these Sections Metalwork must be partly Hand-Fabricated, partly Cast
or partly Metal Clay. Patterns, moulds and dies MUST ALL be made by
the entrant.
item/s bought over the counter, NOT made to order. Lapidary items are
to conform with any of the Sections defined in Groups 1 to 12, 15 and
Beads.
vii
PART E:
JEWELLERY, ENAMELLING & METALCRAFT GROUPS 18 to 28 (cont)
POINTS ALLOCATION:
Sections
*18A, *19A, *19E, *20A, *20E, *21A, *21E, *22A & *23A - *HANDFABRICATED, *CAST, *METAL CLAY OR *COMBINED JEWELLERY NOT
INTENDED TO INCLUDE LAPIDARY, FOSSIL OR MINERAL ITEMS.
*Competition Committee to indicate the appropriate Section
PART E:
POINTS ALLOCATION:
Sections
*18B, *18C, *18E, *19B, *19C, *19F, *20B, *20C, *20F, *21B, *21C,
*21F, *22B, *22C, *23B & *23C - *HAND-FABRICATED, *CAST, *WIRE
WRAPPED *METAL CLAY OR *COMBINED JEWELLERY WITH *LAPIDARY,
*FOSSIL OR *MINERAL ITEM/S CUT AND SET BY ENTRANT
PART E:
POINTS ALLOCATION:
Sections
*18B, *18C, *18E, *19B, *19C, *19F, *20B, *20C, *20F, *21B,
*21C, *21F, *22B, *22C, *23B, *23C & 24 - *HAND-FABRICATED,
*CAST, *WIRE WRAPPED *METAL CLAY OR *COMBINED
JEWELLERY
DETAIL WORKSHEET for *LAPIDARY, *FOSSIL, *MINERAL &
ENAMEL ITEMS
*Competition Committee to indicate the appropriate Section and
Group/s prior to judging
PART E:
POINTS ALLOCATION:
Sections
*18D, *18F, *19D, *19G, *20D, *20G, *21D, *21G, *22D & *23D *HAND FABRICATED, *CAST, *WIRE WRAPPED *METAL CLAY OR
*COMBINED JEWELLERY WITH COMMERCIAL LAPIDARY ITEM/S SET BY
ENTRANT
E11. GROUP 24: SECTION 24 - ENAMELLED JEWELLERY IN HANDFABRICATED, WIRE WRAPPED, CAST, METAL CLAY OR COMBINED
SETTING: In this Section metalwork must be done by entrant. Enamelling
must be entrant’s own work and can be separate enamelled piece/s fitted
by entrant into mounting and/or enamelling applied direct to metalwork.
The separate backing piece/s on which entrant applies enamel may be
bought shapes or formed by entrant.
In Sections 24B, 24C, 24D, 24E and 24H, any items required to ensure
Functional Ability of the piece may be fabricated into the article after
casting/firing.
SECTION 24H: ENAMELLED JEWELLERY IN METAL CLAY SETTING: In
this Section, except for commercial shapes, Pieces must be made of metal
by the entrant using patterns, moulds and dies ALL made by the entrant,
NATURAL OBJECTS as patterns or COMMERCIAL wax models or
patterns.
New Section for Metal Clay
PART E:
E11.3 POINTS ALLOCATION FOR SECTION 24:
Section 24 ENAMELLED JEWELLERY IN *HAND FABRICATED,
*CAST, *METAL CLAY, *COMBINED OR *WIRE WRAPPED
SETTING
PART E:
E14.
GROUP 27: SECTION 27A - GENERAL METALCRAFT NOT
INTENDED TO INCLUDE LAPIDARY, FOSSIL OR MINERAL ITEM/S
SECTION 27B - GENERAL METALCRAFT WITH
LAPIDARY, FOSSIL OR MINERAL ITEM/S
E14.4
SIZE: Minimum size is 25mm on longest dimension
excluding base, mount or frame (if any). Maximum size is 300mm
including base, mount or frame (if any). Note: Entries are eligible if they
are up to and including 2mm below minimum size, or 2mm above maximum
size.
New Minimum Size
E14.
GROUP 27: SECTIONS 27A and 27B (cont)
E14.9
SIZE: Minimum size is 25mm on longest dimension
excluding base, mount or frame (if any). Maximum size is 300mm
including base, mount or frame (if any). Note: Entries are eligible if they
are up to and including 2mm below min. size, or 2mm above maximum size.
New Minimum Size
Part H: MINERALS – GROUPS 34 TO 38 (cont)
H4.3
MINERAL SPECIES: Note: See H8.1.1a on page 118 for correct method of labelling
Species.
A Mineral Species has a unique combination of chemical composition and Crystal System.
For competition purposes, the following Species names are eligible, even though they are
not included in the Glossary.
APATITE - for FLUORAPATITE, CHLORAPATITE, HYDROXYLAPATITE (Apatite
Group)
APOPHYLLITE - for FLUORAPOPHYLLITE, NATROAPOPHYLLITE,
HYDROXYAPOPHYLLITE
CHRYSOTILE - for CLINOCHRYSOTILE, ORTHOCHRYSOTILE, PARACHRYSOTILE
(Kaolinite- Serpentine Group)
HORNBLENDE - for FERROHORNBLENDE, MAGNESIOHORNBLENDE (Amphibole
Group)
PYROSMALITE - for any member of the series FERROPYROSMALITEMANGANPYROSMALITE
All Species names listed above are eligible, but in a competition situation it is not possible to
distinguish between each Species in any one of the above five groups of names.
Competitors will not be penalised if they do not use these prefixes
H4.4
MINERAL VARIETY: Note: See H8.1.1a on page 118 for correct method of
labelling Varieties.
a.
A Mineral Variety is defined as a Mineral which is of the same general chemical
composition and Crystal System as the parent Species, but with minor differences
such as:
- Trace elements present, producing colour variations, eg Citrine, the yellow
variety of QUARTZ; Emerald, a deep green variety of BERYL.
- Deficiency in an element, eg Smaltite, an arsenic-deficient variety of
Skutterudite.
- The addition of an element, eg Melanite, a titanium-rich variety of Andradite.
- Different Crystal Habit/Form, eg Cleavlandite, a variety of Albite in lamellar
masses; Chalcotrichite, a variety of Cuprite in capillary or acicular form.
Three additional points have been removed as they are no longer applicable.
Part H: MINERALS – GROUPS 34 TO 38 (cont)
H4.
H4.4
DEFINITIONS (cont):
MINERAL VARIETY (cont):
b.
Following is a complete listing of the ONLY Varietal names which are permissible
in competitions. Varietal names are in alphabetical sequence, followed by Species name in CAPITALS:
Adularia a variety of ORTHOCLASE
Amethyst a variety of QUARTZ
Aquamarine a variety of BERYL
Citrine a variety of QUARTZ
Emerald a variety of BERYL
Goshenite a variety of BERYL
Heliodor a variety of BERYL
Hiddenite a variety of SPODUMENE
Kasoite a variety of CELSIAN
Kunzite a variety of SPODUMENE
Leuchtenbergite a variety of CLINOCHLORE
Melanite a variety of ANDRADITE
Morganite a variety of BERYL
Pennine a variety of CLINOCHLORE
Rose a variety of QUARTZ
Ruby a variety of CORUNDUM
Sapphire a variety of CORUNDUM
Sheridanite a variety of CLINOCHLORE
Smaltite a variety of SKUTTERUDITE
Smoky a variety of QUARTZ
Topazolite a variety of ANDRADITE
Tsavolite a variety of GROSSULAR
Tsavorite a variety of GROSSULAR
There were a total of 38 Varietal Names allowed there is only 23 in the
new Manual
NEW CHAPTER
PART I:
I1.
JUDGES QUALIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this chapter is to show all the judges competencies so there is no
ambiguity concerning their qualifications. All relevant groups/sections will be listed
for each type of Judge.
I2.
APPROPRIATE GROUPS/SECTIONS FOR THE RELEVANT
JUDGES:
a.
Cabochon Judge - is qualified to judge the following Groups:
Group 1 (Standard & Fancy Cabs), Group 2 (Double Standard & Double
Fancy Cabs), Group 3 (Free form), Group 4, (Opal Doublets & Triplets),
Group 7 (Sphere & Ovoid), Group 12 (Tumbled Stones – Natural &
Preformed), Group 13 (Polished Face – Flat Surface), Group 14 (Polished Face
– Curved Face), Group 15 (Mosaic & Inlay), Group 16 (Gem Trees), Group
17 (Novelty Gemcraft) with all the sections contained within each group.
I2.
b.
JUDGES: (cont)
Faceting Judge - is qualified to judge the following Groups:
Group 8 (Standard Brilliant with Continuous girdle & Faceted
girdle), Group 9 (Standard Oblong step cut with cut corners and
Standard Square step cut with cut corners), Group 10 (Modified
Standard Cuts), Group 11 (Fancy Cut) with all the sections
contained within each group.
c.
Carving Judge - is qualified to judge the following Groups:
Group 5 (Carving – Fully 3-Dimensional, Carving in relief, Cameo
and Intaglio), Group 6 (Scrimshaw) with all the sections contained
within each group.
I2.
d.
JUDGES: (cont)
Jewellery Judge - is qualified to judge the following Groups:
Group 18 (Hand fabricated and wire Wrapped jewellery with or without
Lapidary, Fossil or Mineral items, or Commercial Lapidary Items), Group 19
(Cast, Metal Clay Jewellery with or without Lapidary, Fossil or Mineral items, or
Commercial Lapidary Items using patterns, moulds and dies all made by
entrant), Group 20 (Cast, Metal Clay Jewellery with or without Lapidary, Fossil
or Mineral items, or Commercial Lapidary Items using Natural objects as
patterns), Group 21 (Cast, Metal Clay Jewellery with or without Lapidary, Fossil
or Mineral items, or Commercial Lapidary Items using commercial wax models
or patterns), Group 22 (Cast Jewellery with or without Lapidary, Fossil or
Mineral items, or Commercial Lapidary Items, metalwork must be made by
entrant by casting Free Form into liquid or other mediums), Group 23
(Combined Jewellery with or without Lapidary, Fossil or Mineral items, or
Commercial Lapidary Items) Group 25 (Commercial Mount Jewellery with
Lapidary item/s cut and set by entrant), Group 27 (General Metalcraft with or
without Lapidary , Fossil or Mineral Item/s), Group 28 (Metal Sheet work Bas
relief or impressed pattern or etch pattern) with all the sections contained within
each group.
e.
Metalcraft Judge - is qualified to judge the following Sections and
Groups:
Sections 18A, 18D, 18F, 19A, 19D, 19E, 19G, 20A, 20D, 20E, 20G, 21A, 21D, 21E,
21G, 22A, 22D, 23A, 23D, Group 27 (General Metalcraft with or without
Lapidary, Fossil or Mineral Item/s) with all the sections contained within this
group, Group 28 (Metal Sheet work Bas relief or impressed pattern or etch
pattern) with all the sections contained within this group.
f.
Enamelling Judge - is qualified to judge the following Groups:
Group 24 (Enamelled Jewellery in Hand fabricated setting, Cast setting using
patterns moulds and dies made by entrant, cast setting using Natural objects as
patterns, Cast Settings using Commercial wax models or patterns, Cast setting
using Free form casting into liquids or other mediums, in a combined setting, in
a wire wrapped setting or Metal Clay), Group 26 (Enamelled Jewellery in
Commercial Mount, without mount and non-jewellery) with all the sections
contained within each group.
PART I: JUDGE QUALIFICATIONS (cont)
g.
Showcase Judge - is qualified to judge the following Groups:
Group 29 (Showcase General lit or unlit) Group 30 (Showcase Solo unlit or lit)
Group 31 Showcase Novelty – Unlit or lit) with all the sections contained
within each group.
h.
Fossil Judge - is qualified to judge the following Groups:
Group 32 (Fossils Non-display single specimen or group of specimens) Group
33 (Fossil Showcase Display Lit or unlit) with all the sections contained within
each group.
i.
Mineral Judge - is qualified to judge the following Groups:
Group 34 (Minerals Non Display Single or Groups of Specimens), Group 35
(Minerals Non Display – Showcase Unlit or Lit or Showcase Solo Unlit or Lit),
Group 36 (Micromount Minerals), Group 37 (Mineral Showcase Display Unlit
or Lit) and Group 38 (Mineral Showcase Display Solo Unlit or Lit) with all the
sections contained within each group.
I3.
SHORTAGE OF JEWELLERY JUDGES:
In recent times there has been a shortage of Jewellery Judges at Club
competitions. This can be due to a variety of reasons including illness or
unforseen emergencies occurring on the day of Judging.
To eliminate the use of unqualified judges it is suggested that if a qualified
Metalcraft Judge and a qualified Cabochon/Faceting Judge is available that
the judging be split and done by both judges.
The Metalcraft Judge would judge all aspects relating to the metalwork
and use the Judging Sheet on page 73 and doing the AA and Creativity as
1st Judge. The Cabochon Judge would use the Worksheet on page 74 and
be 2nd Judge for AA and Creativity. Both Judges names would then be
shown on the Main Judging Sheet.
This ruling should only take place for Level 1 or Level 2 and Regional and
Agricultural Shows (Level 3) competitions, but NEVER for GEMKHANA
(Level 3) or Level 4 GEMBOREE®.
I4.
ANOMALIES FACED BY THE JEWELLERY AND ENAMELLING
JUDGES:
Prior to this ruling Jewellery judges were expected to judge work which contains
stones and or enamelling pieces. The majority of them have never done
enamelling.
For this reason pieces containing enamelling (Group 24) are removed from the
Jewellery Judge portfolio. While a Jewellery Judge is experienced in judging
Metalcraft and either Cabochons or Faceting, they do not have the experience or
the competency to be able to judge enamelling. Therefore Group 24 should be
judged by Enamelling Judges who are qualified to Judge Group 24 and Group
26.
If an Enamelling Judge is a qualified Metalcraft judge they are obviously
qualified to Judge Group 24. However in some cases Enamelling Judges are only
qualified to do Group 26 (Enamelled work only). Then only in extreme cases
would this judge be used to judge the enamelled piece only and a separate
Metalcraft judge would be used to judge the metalwork only. It is suggested that
this should only take place for Level 1 or Level 2 and Regional Shows (Level 3)
competitions but NEVER for GEMKHANA (Level 3) or Level 4 GEMBOREE®.
To cater for this situation minor changes could be made to judging sheets to
show “Degree of Effort” for both metal work and enamelling. (For example
Metalwork - 7 and Enamel - 8)
I5
AFLACA JUDGING ACCREDITATIONS:
Due to confusion over the awarding of AFLACA accreditation to judges the
following explanation is given.
Just because a person has been successful in completing a State/Association
Judging course, and has been classified as a “Judge” they should not
automatically be given AFLACA accreditation.
The AFLACA accreditation is only obtained when the relevant State J & R
Committee believes the Judge has sufficient experience and expertise to be
nominated for this level of judging accreditation. It is NOT an automatic
accreditation as some judges, for a variety of reasons never reach AFLACA
accreditation status.
Before a Faceting Judge can receive AFLACA accreditation there would
naturally need to be close consultation with the Australian Facetors’ Guild (AFG)
and any other relevant associations to ascertain the judge’s capabilities.
New section 5E
Note 5 lines for
Judges Comments
Please note
Craftsmanship for
Opal Sections
5 lines for the
Judges Comments
Correct date shown
on Judging sheet

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