The captivating 14K gold Solitaire earrings display garnets or amethysts in four prongs.
The airy, open design allows the gems to be set for maximum light reflection and to frame the gemstones in their natural splendor. Intended to be worn every day, the Solitaire earrings will become an heirloom to always remind a mother of her child.-
The mesmerizing Mother's Promise pendant embraces your child’s winning gemstone with an intriguing design representing noble promises. The gemstone is hand-set to maximize sparkle. Mother’s Promise summons positive virtues and always reminds a mother of her child. Intended to be worn every day, Mother's Promise will become an heirloom that will be passed down for generations. The pendant contains the Living Promises: 1. Be kind. 2. Be giving. 3. Be forgiving. 4. Be thankful. 5. Be joyful. 6. Be mindful. 7. Be brave. 8. Know. -
Oval flame, glowing east to west Like the sun lying down to rest She is the calm before stars rise The quiet fire beneath the skies The 14K gold Mother's Serenity securely embraces your child's winning gemstone as an eternal reminder of your love. Smooth bezeled design offers a calming view at every angle and displays soaring wings on each side. The Mother's Wings will be loved and worn every day as a constant reminder of a child. Every Mother's Serenity ring is individually hand-crafted by our master jewelers to last a lifetime. -
Two hearts, one song. The distinct 14K gold Mother's Duet displays two gemstones in any combination. The design symbolizes two children who have won the contest, for one child who has won twice, or both the mother and her child. The Mother’s Duet ring holds more than stone and metal. It holds every note you’ve ever shared—the quiet ones, the soaring ones, the ones only we can hear. Forever dancing in rhythm, forever singing as one. Mother’s Duet was uniquely designed to symbolize a mother’s two children or one child who has won twice in the contest. The enchanting floating hearts and cathedral arch give the Mother’s Duet its charming personality. Each Duet ring is cast in 14K gold or sterling silver. -
The Mother's Bracelet is a timeless setting to display your child's winning gemstone. The gem is expertly set for maximum light reflection and to frame the gemstone in its natural splendor as it dangles from the wrist. The Moon Over Mountains symbol is etched on each side of the mounting and the bracelet features a polished heart-shaped disk.
The alluring Mother's Bracelet will become an heirloom to always remind a mother of her child.
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Luna- Where her light meets the horizon Luna drifts in starry quest A tender glow in gold expressed She lingers low, tending the night She is the moon- mother of light The 14K gold Luna ring securely embraces your child's winning gemstone as an eternal reminder of your love. Smooth bezeled design offers a calming view at every angle and displays soaring wings on each side. This ring will be loved and worn every day as a constant reminder of a child.Each Luna ring is cast in high-quality, 14K gold or sterling silver. -
Three gemstones, cradled in gold Holding memories from youth to old Rising arches toward the sky Embellished hearts that lift love high The distinct Trielle ring displays three gemstones in any combination. The specially designed hearts on the undergallery are intended to represent the eternal bond of children in one’s life. The enchanting floating hearts and cathedral arch give Trielle its charming personality. Each Trielle ring is cast in high quality, 14K gold or sterling silver. Designed by Diamond Mike Watson. -
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A landmark year in contest history. For the first time, two students were selected as Orange County diamond winners.
Year Highlights
- 4,675 essays submitted
- 105 schools participated
- First year with two diamond winners
- Grade levels: 2-12
- Maximum words allowed: 45
- 700 garnet winners
- 30 sapphire winners
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Are you in this book?
Contains all winning essays and unforgettable moments from the 1994 Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest.
The second year witnessed remarkable growth as 1,425 children shared why their mothers deserved a diamond. Every page preserves a heartfelt moment between a child and the person who helped shape their life.
Year Highlights
- 1,425 essays received
- 38 schools participated
- Grade level: 7-12
- 1 diamond awarded
- 10 sapphires awarded
- Includes all 211 garnet and sapphire winning essays
Why You'll Love This Edition As participation expanded, so did the diversity of stories, emotions, and unforgettable expressions of love. This volume captures the contest's earliest momentum and growing impact.
“What a gift to the world! Thank you from the bottom of a teacher’s heart!” -Darlene Jagger , teacher.
“The mother of all Mother’s contests.” The Orange County Register.
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In 1993, Diamond Mike Watson founded a writing contest in honor of his adoptive mother and the birthmother he had never known. The most creative contestant would receive a diamond. A girl named Margaret claimed her grand prize diamond. Like buried treasure, her enchanting poem sparkled deep within the mound of entries.
Since then, hundreds of thousands of kids have submitted words of love to the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest. The contest is now in honor of all moms, and all those significant in our lives.
Year Highlights- First year of contest
- 7 schools participated
- 9 teachers participated
- 250 essays submitted
- 1 diamond winner
- 53 garnet winners
- Grade levels 9-12
- Maximum words allowed: 100.
“Tell Michael Watson why your mom deserves a diamond, and he might just give you one.” Orange County Register.
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A jewelry treasure, the Guiding Star pendant displays a brilliant natural princess cut diamond set above your child's winning gemstone in 14K gold. The bail is oversized to accommodate larger chains. The Moon Over Mountains® insignia is artfully dispayed on the undergallery and cradles the diamond. Every Guiding Star pendant is individually hand-crafted by our master jewelers to last a lifetime. -
This remarkable design is available in 14K gold and securely holds your child's winning gemstone in a split shank encrusted with fine white diamonds, with a criss-cross of diamonds on each side. This ring will be loved and worn every day as a constant reminder of your child.