Jewelry-Making Contests

Enter our latest jewelry contest for the chance to to win up to a $250 shopping spree, plus your winning design published in our next catalog! There's no entry fee! We hold beading contests and jewelry challenges 2-3 times per year. If our current contest doesn't excite you, check back for the next designer challenge.

Our most recent contest was the:

Deadline to enter was September 12, 2012

Big thanks to all contestants!

Winners are posted in our Design Gallery - congratulations, winners!

All qualifying entries are posted in our Facebook "Pick Your Palette" photo album.

Pick Your Palette Challenge Rules

Entries must include beads from 1 or more RT-Exclusive Crystal Jams™ assortments of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS bicone beads. Crystal Jams can be used in the main focal point, as background texture/color, or both.

Use any other components you want to turn your concept into reality (handmade, store-bought, new, vintage, found objects, etc). Don't feel limited to traditional stringing and beading methods. Surprise us with innovative uses for Swarovski crystals!

Images must meet our image requirements.

3 entries maximum per person or design team.

Judging is based on how successfully you blend ingenuity, craftsmanship, and aesthetics.

See the fine print below to make sure your entry will be eligible.

Prizes

First Place: $250 Rings & Things gift certificate + publication of your winning design in our 2013 catalog

Second Place: $100 Rings & Things gift certificate

Third Place: $75 Rings & Things gift certificate

People's Choice Award: $75 Rings & Things gift certificate

How To Enter

Use a separate entry form for each entry — no entry fee!

Enter jewelry sets as a single entry.

Entry deadline is midnight (PT) Wednesday, September 12, 2012 (no extensions!)

After You Enter

No physical entries are needed at this time. Thanks for your patience during judging!

All qualifying entries are posted in our Facebook "Pick Your Palette" photo album

Winners are posted in our online Design Gallery - congratulations, winners!

The Fine Print

Entries must be new, original works for which you have the legal right to submit to us.

Entries may not be currently entered in another competition, or have won any other contests.

Incomplete entries, entries that do not follow contest rules, and entries that do not follow image requirements will be disqualified.

By entering, you give Rings & Things permission to use images of your piece in print and online publications.

Rings & Things employees are not eligible to enter.