Competition
Individual competition is frequently done in some of the study groups. The
Cutaways often assign a type of material the members will complete of
a stone of their design for the next meeting. The stones are collected
and given to an anonymous judge for critiquing. The following meeting
the critique sheets are returned with the stone. Judging is based upon
the <a href="#AFMS">AFMS</a> Rules system.

<br> Annual Show:

Individual cabochons and faceted stones, carvings and pieces of
jewelry are often entered into competition at the annual show.
<a href="#CFMS">CFMS</a> judges are used to critique according to the
<a href="#AFMS">AFMS</a> Rules. Trophies and/or certificates are given for
the winning entry.

Individual cases can be entered into competition at this show using
the entry categories provided by the <a href="#AFMS">AFMS</a> Rules
system. These are then judged per the <a href="#AFMS">AFMS</a> Rules to
determine the winning entries.