Closed for Entries

Have your work featured on the 2023 Tucson Show Guide! Artists of all levels are invited to enter your best work into this exciting jewelry making competition. For the first time ever, the winners have the chance to be seen in print at the largest bead, gem and mineral show in the world! Show us what you can do!

While we love seeing show-stopping jewelry, we’re also looking for any jewelry with a beautiful story, clever twist, meticulous craftsmanship, or fresh take on a technique.

Don’t miss your chance to be on the cover of 30,000 copies of the best show guide in Tucson!

Deadline & Fees

Early Bird Deadline

September 19, 2022 
$30 non-members
$20 Interweave+ members

Final Deadline

EXTENDED to OCTOBER 17, 2022
$40 non-members
$30 Interweave+ members

Now Closed for Entries—Winners will be announced soon!

Categories:

Gemstones

The stone’s the star! Do you have a beautiful idea for setting, carving, or otherwise highlighting a gorgeous gemstone (or stones)? We’re focusing on gemstones and gemstone jewelry in this category. Your show-stopping gemstone jewelry doesn’t have to break the bank using precious gemstones. We also love to see you boosting your skills by highlighting stones such as agates, jaspers, opals, and more! Thank you to our sponsor:

Metalsmithing

Combine brass, copper, silver, and other materials to create distinctive, intentional adornment. Flex your creativity with jewelry that takes full advantage of traditional and contemporary metalsmithing techniques to tell your story. Layer hot and/or cold connections to build your personal talisman. Recycled metal and reused materials, ethically sourced gems, found objects, and green practices are encouraged but not required. Thank you to our sponsor.

Sterling Silver

Show us your best work in sterling silver jewelry. From wirework, fabrication, piercing, engraving, texturing, and all techniques in-between, we want to see what you can do with sterling silver wire and sheet as the primary materials. Are you a polishing pro? Or a patina master? Share a favorite work or use this category as an incentive to make something new. Thank you to our sponsor.

Prizes & Awards

Cover Winner

Your design on 30,000 print copies of the Tucson Show Guide

PLUS $750 Cash Award

3 Category Winners

$250 Sponsored Award

One winner per category.
Presented by our category sponsors: Fire Mountain Gems | Susan Lenart | Halstead

4 Honorable Mentions

$50 Interweave.com Gift Card

All winners will be highlighted in the Tucson Show Guide, receive a one-year membership to Interweave+ (a $49.99 value), receive a digital badge you can display on your website and social media, and be featured on Interweave.com.

Thank you to our competition sponsors! Fire Mountain Gems | Susan Lenart | Halstead

Get Inspired

Official Rules and Guidelines

Additional Questions Email: craft-competition@goldenpeakmedia.com