What if I can't come at my scheduled time?

To give equal attention for every winner and mom, each family is provided with a Date-to-Come and Time-to-Come. If you can not come at your scheduled time, you may come anytime AFTER your scheduled time, during our business hours, during the current Contest Year.

Can I Pick Up My Prize Without Mom?

Winners must come with the person who inspired the essay to recite their winning words. Your winning essay is at your participating sponsor.

Can Dad Come, Too?

Of course! Dads have a great time too!

What Should I Bring?

Bring a camera! There are many opportunities to capture a photo of this happy family moment. For insurance and security purposes, no VIDEO cameras are allowed.

If you have any jewelry that needs to be repaired, this is the time to do it! Your sponsoring jeweler is an expert at most all repairs. Some jobs can be done while you wait, others may take up to 14 days.

How are Winners Picked?

Gemstone winners are selected by Contest Panel Judges (teachers from Orange County, California) who search for creativity, sincerity, and originality.

What do the Winners Win?

The ceremony consists of reading your words aloud to your mom, and then personally selecting your winning gemstone. For more information about the prizes, visit our Prizes page by clicking here.

Why didn't I win?

Not every participant is selected for a gemstone prize. But we still consider you a winner for taking the time to compose words of love! You now have a beautiful poem that you may read to your mother right now. (It is important to read these words to your mom, for it is your thoughts and feelings that are more valuable than any gem.)

How Do I Write a Winning Essay?

It is important to grab the attention of these Contest Panel Judges immediately.

Try trimming out non-important words and replacing them with strong, colorful words. Also, try to quickly get to the heart of your essay by omitting "My mom deserves a diamond because..." or, "...and that's why she deserves a diamond." Also, we know that your mom is the best in the world. we prefer you to tell us, in short, descriptive words, why she is the best.

Can I Enter Again Next Year?

If you weren't selected as a gemstone winner this year, you are welcome to enter again next year. Be prepared for our telephone call. You might even be the Diamond Winner!