Awards Entry
The Regal Castings Awards, sponsored by Regal Castings Ltd, are held in conjunction with The New Zealand Jewellery Show to celebrate excellence in both fine and contemporary jewellery and form the two categories in the 2010 awards.
The Regal Castings Awards will be judged in April 2010. Winners will be announced at the Regal Castings Awards and Gala Preview on Thursday 1 July 2010.
There are two categories of Awards – Fine Jewellery and Contemporary Jewellery. The entry fee is $40 (incl GST) per entry and is non-refundable. See the terms and conditions for more information about submitting an awards piece. Click here.
The finalists' works will be photographed to promote The New Zealand Jewellery Show through the use of posters and other media. All entries, approved for display by the judges, will be exhibited by the organisers at The New Zealand Jewellery Show and made available for sale to the public. 20% commission will be payable on these pieces. Note if the subsequent sale of a piece after the event is assisted by display in the awards commission is still payable.
Important Dates for 2010
| 1 March | Closing date for entries (including payment) |
| 15 April | Works must arrive between 10am and 4pm. The delivery address will be a Wellington location and will be advised once the entries have closed. |
| 19-23 April | Judging takes place. Finalists' works are photographed to promote The New Zealand Jewellery Show. Non finalists’ work submitted by exhibitors will be returned by 30 April but must be brought to the show Non-exhibitors work will be stored in a secure location until the event when all entries go on display and sale. |
| 5 May | Announcement of finalists |
| 1 July | Winners announced at the Gala Preview and entries displayed for sale |
Criteria for judging
The Regal Castings Awards are open to all New Zealand jewellery designers. Only work of the highest standards shall be accepted by the judges.
Fine Jewellery
A piece or set of jewellery must be accompanied by the retail value. Marks that distinguish the maker must be concealed before the work is submitted.
Judges will place emphasis on the following aspects:
- Concept (40%)
- Challenge (10%)
- Manufacture and Construction (40%)
- Customer Value (10%).
A judging form outlining the criteria will be emailed to all entrants.
Contemporary Jewellery
Judges of the contemporary awards will be looking for the highest standard of workmanship. They will be particularly interested in work that is conceptually driven and which demonstrates an innovative use of materials.
