Daniel Woodford - Gold Decorative VesselGem-A Award Winner 2019/20
The Gem-A Award
Gemmology Foundation Online Distance Learning course
Gemmology is the science of studying, cutting, and valuing precious stones, but the essence of gemmology is in identifying gemstones.
This award for a Gemmology Foundation online distance learning (ODL) course is open to all competition entrants that include gemstones in their 2D and 3D submissions.
Applicants should indicate their wish to be considered for this award by ticking the entry form box and submitting a 200-word statement which demonstrates how either course would benefit them and support their career development.
Judges criteria
Entries will be judged on:
Both the creative use of gemstones in their entry and the applicability of their submission to the Gem-A Online Distance Learning (ODL), in which the entrant needs to explain clearly how the prize will benefit them and also demonstrates their passion for and interest in gemstones/diamonds and associated trades.
Gemmology Foundation Course ODL
Gem-A Online Distance Learning (ODL) will allow you to study Gem-A Gemmology and Diamond qualifications from home and in your own time,
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Gem-A is the world’s longest established provider of gem and jewellery education. Our Gemmology Diploma evolved from the first gem course proposed for the UK Jewellery trade in 1908 and our prestigious Gemmology and Diamond Diplomas – taught in five languages and 17 countries – are recognised throughout the world. Gem-A forms an international community of gem professionals and enthusiasts via our membership opportunities and serves the interests of the gem and jewellery industries through the high standards of education that our courses provide.
This prize was open to craftspeople and designers alike and should be considered an opportunity to expand their holistic industry knowledge, no matter their chosen path or specialism. The aim of the Gem-A Award is to make gemmology and diamond education accessible to all through a prize that asks entrants to clearly show – through their entered work and a supporting statement – how a greater knowledge of gemstones will help to elevate both their work and career progression.
As a result, we looked for both well-presented work, ideally containing gemstones, alongside a well-rounded statement that showed a clear understanding not only of how the prize will benefit the entrant, but that also their passion and interest in the jewellery trade.
Give solid statements telling exactly how the further education will help -- not just as the next step in a career but because the entrant is interested.
"Give solid statements telling exactly how the further education will help -- not just as the next step in a career but because you are interested."
