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The enchanting 14K gold Mother's Encore symbolizes three children who have won the contest or one child who has won three different times. Exciting at every angle, Mother's Encore displays two gemstones in any combination. Etched with the Moon Over Mountains® insignia on the sides. The rabbit-ear bail is oversized to accommodate larger chains. The Mother's Encore will be loved and worn every day. Every Mother's Encore pendant is individually hand-crafted by our master jewelers to last a lifetime. -
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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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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In a collage of mind-blowing stories, author Diamond Mike Watson reveals the secrets of unlimited possibilities. Tales of Imagination is a children’s imagination book with twenty short stories and six poems. It is a classroom read-aloud book that invites readers to rediscover the childhood we once knew. Each tale encounters whimsical fantasy and unforgettable characters. These creative stories for children remind us that imagination is not an escape from reality-it is the door to understanding it. The greatest adventures are not always found in distant lands- they begin in our minds. From the Introduction: “Some may say these stories happened in real life. Others will say they only happened inside the abyss of my fantasies. In either case, one may agree that, in one way or another, every story in this book happened. Studies may one day show that being awake or being asleep may not be complete opposites. Whether in living or in dreaming, we all embrace a glowing ember of genius. I hope these stories will help blow life into the ember of every reader. From deep in the brain, there lies a secret place where everything is real.” As the founder of the nationally recognized Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest, Watson has inspired hundreds of thousands of young writers to read and to express their creativity through writing. For the school classroom or a good bedtime story, you will find yourself reading these tales over and over again. You will never look at the world the same way again.“Diamond Mike’s optimism is contagious, leaving students and teachers inspired to look upon any goal as attainable.” Cristina Barber. MacArthur Fundamental. Santa Ana.
“Thank you for again giving me this opportunity to enrich my students’ learning experience.” Susie Spargur. Chapman Hills Elementary. Orange.
“(Our students) will never forget your charisma and inspiring story!” Keeley Hayashi. Thomas Jefferson Elementary. Anaheim.
“You have made a difference in so many young lives – and a few old ones too.” June McCartin. Eastbluff Elementary. Newport Beach.
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The Legend of Why Mom Deserves a Diamond tells the remarkable story behind one of America's longest-running mother-appreciation writing contests. Founded in 1993 by jeweler and author Diamond Mike Watson, the contest began as a heartfelt tribute to the adoptive mother who raised him and to the birth mother he spent nearly twenty years searching for. What began with only a few hundred student essays has since expanded into a nationally recognized educational program that has reached sixteen states, inspiring hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, and families.Through the simple writing prompt, "Why Mom Deserves a Diamond," students are encouraged to express their appreciation with a limited amount of words. Winning children experience an unforgettable moment as they read their essays aloud before placing a genuine gemstone into their mother's hand. While the gemstones become treasured keepsakes, Watson reveals that the greatest gift has always been the words.Blending memoir and inspiring stories, the book serves as a historical record of the contest itself. It includes a complete listing of every Diamond Winner since the inaugural contest in 1993, a timeline of photographs, the Fly Up program that encourages students to fully live their potential, and fascinating word-statistic charts revealing how generations of children described the people they love most. Together, these features provide a unique record into the language and expressions of young writers.
The Legend of Why Mom Deserves a Diamond celebrates the lasting influence of parents, teachers, and the written word. It reminds readers that appreciation is one of life's greatest gifts.
The book also shows the evolution of the FlyUp program, in which Diamond Mike has lectured to thousands of school kids about achieving their dreams.
A great keepsake for adults, teachers, children, and every parent of a Why Mom Deserves a Diamond gemstone winner.
The most precious gift is not a diamond placed in a mother's hand- it is the words spoken from a child's heart. Diamond Mike Watson.
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Our famous sleek-designed quality heavy-duty ceramic mug displays Why Mom Deserves a Diamond logo on two sides. Popular 11 oz. size. Dishwasher safe. Makes a great gift that will preserve precious memories. -
Are you in this book?
Contains all winning essays and unforgettable moments from the 1995 Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest.
By 1995, more than 2,000 children had joined the celebration. The essays became shorter, more powerful, and even more memorable.
Year Highlights
- 2,016 essays submitted
- 37 schools participated
- Grade levels 4-12
- Maximum words allowed: 70
- 1 diamond awarded
- 40 sapphires awarded
- 350 garnets awarded
- Includes all 391 gemstone winners
Why You'll Love This Edition This collection demonstrates how a few heartfelt words can carry enormous meaning. Every essay is a snapshot of gratitude frozen in time.
Order Today Own a piece of the contest's formative years.
