The results are in! Congrats to Katie from our blog! Congrats to Joy and Mandy from Facebook! Thanks to all who participated!

Do you have a crazy or hilarious Valentine’s story? Ever received an outrageous gift on that special day? Maybe you’ve received an unsual marriage proposal or even gone on a hilarious quadruple blind date!

Forget the cliché box of chocolates and flowers this Feb 14th and share your Valentine’s tale with us for a chance to win a fun heart necklace loaded with love! The three best stories will win.

Winning prize: our gorgeous Faith’s Silver Tone Heart Tag Necklace http://www.emitations.com/silverheartnecklacefaithsm.html

Here’s how to enter:
* Simply reply to this blog posting or post your story on our Facebook wall: http://http://www.facebook.com/emitations. Pictures, poems and songs are welcome, the more creative the better!
* Team Emitations will choose their top 5 favorite stories. Those stories will then be posted on the Emitations Facebook wall where fans will vote and determine the three winners.
* All Valentine’s Story submissions must be sent in by February 12 at 11:59pm PST. All three winners will be chosen and announced on our blog and FB on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2012.

Congrats to our lucky winner: Buffi Hinkermiller! Emitations would like to thank everyone for participating in this contest! We want to thank you all for sharing your personal stories with us and hope that you continue to participate in our contests in the future. Check out our entire selection of engravable rings to give your next gift that extra special something!

When was the last time someone did something nice for you?  Whether you’ve had a friend help you move into a new apartment, had a dear family lend a listening ear during a trying time or simply had a stranger return a lost wallet, Emitations wants to give you the chance to give back to someone that has done something great for you.  We want to hear your story!

Two winners will get to send that special someone a stunning ring, with a personal engraved message of their choice. This is just our way of helping you tell that person how much you really appreciate them.  The ring will arrive enclosed in a special gift box, along with a personalized signed, hand written thank you card with your sincere words.

Here’s how to enter:

1. Tell us about a time someone has really gone out of their way to help you and how it made you feel.  We want to know why you want to give that person a special present.
2. Submit your story by replying to the Emitations Blog page or leave it as a comment on our Emitations Facebook page.
3. Let us know what message you’d like us to engrave onto the ring (ten characters max).

The two winners’ will decide who will receive these beautifully engraved, personalized rings and Emitations will deliver them to the recipient on behalf of our winners; our way of spreading a little more love around.  Share your story with us by October 2^nd, 2011.  Winners will be announced on October 3, 2011.

With our commitment to global women empowerment in mind, we are pleased to announce our very first Jewelry Designer competition to add to our collection of positive statement jewelry! In this contest YOU are given the chance to design your very own customized bracelet or necklace of something that is symbolic to you. One lucky winner will have this piece created, win a $500 Emitations gift certificate, have $500 donated to a charity of their choice by Emitations, and get the first copy of their design.

Here are the Contest Rules:
1. Submit a drawing showing your jewelry design for a woman’s bracelet or necklace by either uploading your image on our Facebook page or by emailing us at info@emitations.com with subject titled “Women Empowerment”.

2. Submission must include item measurements, colors, and product details. IE: 4×4 Inches, Green, Sterling Silver.

3. Jewelry design should be symbolic of something that is meaningful to you.  Feel free to share your story! You must also give your design a name.

4. Winner will be selected by a public vote via Facebook and the Emitations Blog.

5. Winning design will get:

• Their design produced by Emitations.
• The first copy of their piece of jewelry.
• $500 Emitations Gift Certificate for themselves.
• $500 donated by Emitations to their favorite female charity.

6. Winning design will also be manufactured and sold on Emitations.com with a portion of the proceeds being donated to a charity of the customer’s choice.

7. Deadline for Submission is October 31, 2011.

**Disclaimer: Entry deadline is October 31st, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Any submissions received after this time will not be included in the contest. All entries must include a name, color specifications, and measurements. Emitations will have the winning design produced as close as possible to the original specifications. Depending on manufacturing capabilities, we may have to alter the design slightly. Production time can take up to 2 weeks for original sample and up to 8 weeks for full production of the item.

Good luck and don’t miss this amazing opportunity to have a custom design and make a significant impact! Who knows? You could have your design featured on our CZ jewelry page!

Who’s the #1 Guy for Jennifer Aniston?

Since Jennifer Aniston can’t seem to decide which guy wants to date, Emitations wants you to help us find the perfect man for our girl! Whether the paparazzi snag photos of her rocking the red carpet alongside Brad Pitt or cuddling next to Justin Theroux, Jen continues to inspire us with her impeccable style regardless of whom she’s dating. Just in time for the release of her latest film, Horrible Bosses, Emitations is giving away a set from our Jennifer Aniston Inspired Necklace Collection!

We want to know….. Who’s the #1 Guy for Jennifer Aniston?

There are 2 ways to win both Jennifer Aniston Inspired Necklace Collection pieces: our Larkin Leaf Break-Up Necklace and our Jennifer’s Wishbone Necklace. Only one winner will be chosen.

To enter:
**Tell us which guy you like best for Jen Aniston and why: Brad Pitt, John Mayer, Bradley Cooper, Vince Vaughn, or Justin Theroux?

1. Comment on this blog post (include your email address, won’t be published)
-OR-
2. Post your comment on our Facebook page – facebook.com/emitations

Contest open until July 31st, 2011 at 11:59pm. 1 lucky winner announced August 1st, 2011!

Official contest rules & regulations can be found HERE – click to view.

This just in! MTV will give Twilight fans everywhere a sneak peek at the upcoming installment of Twilight: Breaking Dawn.  The 15 second clip was leaked yesterday from the highly anticipated wedding scene between the characters, Bella and Edward.  The scene reveals a teaser of Bella’s wedding gown, a detailed gold bridal hair comb and most important of all, Bella’s new blinged out engagement ring!  The network will air an exclusive wedding scene during the MTV Movie Awards this Sunday, June 5th.

Twilight Rings Already Offered By Emitations

As the excitement builds up for the highly anticipated wedding scene, Emitations wants you to vote on whether you’d like us to a brand new replica of Bella’s blinged-out engagement ring, as seen in the trailer!  Leave us a comment and let us know what you think!  In the mean time, check out our gold and silver versions of our Inspired by Twilight Engagement Ring and our Bella’s Inspired by Eclipse Engagement Ring.

WE HAVE OUR ROYAL WINNER!

Congrats to Lydia!  See a snippet of her winning entry:

“I would pick William, because he seems like such a gentleman, shy and softly spoke like his beautiful mother, whereas Harry had a bit of a wild streak a few years ago and seems more fiery! William reminds me of my boyfriend because he is so… tall, so quiet and polite, they are always the best ones!! I have loved this ring for years and would really be very grateful to be lucky enough to win it and would treat it with tender loving care for many years to come! Kate was lucky enough to find her Prince, and in William I think she has… found the best one. I was lucky enough to finally find my Prince this year too and so winning this ring would be the perfect end to the perfect year and the best start for my birthday next week!! Then myself and Kate would not only share the same birthday…but I would also have a great imitation of her beautiful engagement ring, steeped in so much love and history.”

We want to know…Who would you pick as your prince – the older son, William, or the younger redhead, Harry?

There are 3 ways to win the Kate Middleton Inspired Engagement Ring!  One entry per person.  To enter:

1. Comment on this blog post  (include your email address, won’t be published)
2. Post your comment on our Facebook page -  facebook.com/emitations
3. Tweet your response to @emitations – twitter.com/emitations

Make sure to include your royal pick, as well as your ring size!  Whole sizes only, available in sizes 4-12.  Click here to view the sapphire engagement ring.  Contest open until December 31st, 2010 at 11:59pm.  One lucky winner chosen.

Click here to read the official contest rules and regulations.

WE HAVE OUR WINNERS!

See snippets of their winning comments below…if you’re a winner, check your email inbox for details on how to claim your bling!

Heather: “I think you hold your hand a little differently too when you have something dazzling to look at!”

Corinna: “As a new mother I most of the time do not have time to dress up. But this ring makes every occasion dressy!”

Laura: “…drooling over my computer screen at this perfect bauble of golden geo GLAM!!”

Stephanie: “Accessories are what makes a girl feel complete!”

Meghan: “Needless to say, I grew up to be a fierce, fabulous, flashy blonde…and I WANT THAT RING”

Lisa: “I would love to give this the place of honor in my jewelry wardrobe this season!”

Barbara: “I am a 56 yr old gramma of 7! I wear sequins and jeans. This is one I MUST have…”

Susi: “I’d like to own one as the first piece of my new collection that’s called: don’t be afraid to express yourself!”

Avriel: “I’m sure I’d be able to rock the socks off the ring”

Jason: “This is so sweet a ring I might just wear it myself & not give it to my wife…”

We want to know…why is this ring PERFECT for you? There are 3 ways to win! To enter:

1. Comment on this blog entry (include your email please, won’t be published)
2. Tweet @emitations (twitter.com/emitations)
3. Post on our Facebook page (facebook.com/emitations)

Be sure to tell us why this is the perfect ring for you, and specify your ring size. PLEASE NOTE: This ring is only available in whole sizes 5-9.

Official contest rules & regulations can be found HERE – click to view.

CONGRATULATIONS JAYMI – YOU’RE OUR WINNER!

Jaymi said:

“I had been having a rough time.  I’d been applying to jobs but was stuck in perpetual part time work.  Twice that week friends had wind up canceling on me.  I wound up spending Saturday night on the couch watching tv alone.  So when on Sunday a girlfriend offered to reinstate plans I was all in for it.  I went out to pick up everything I needed to cook dinner and was just cleaning up my place before she got there when I opened the door and my now husband was there.  He was living overseas so it was a total shock and I was speechless and all I could say is ‘You aren’t supposed to be here’.  He proposed then and there.  Needless to say it went from a pretty pathetic weekend to a Pretty Woman weekend.”

Not a winner? Not a problem! Keep an eye on our blog for more contests, giveaways, and stylish surprises…

Remember when Richard Gere gives Julia Roberts that amazing ruby necklace, and she looks and feels like a princess? We want to know when you had a similar moment! Tell us about the most romantic, amazing thing that ever happened to you…whoever has the best story WINS our faux version of the necklace!

3 Ways To Win!

1. Comment on this blog entry (include your email please, won’t be published)
2. Tweet @emitations (twitter.com/emitations)
3. Post on our Facebook page (facebook.com/emitations)

Official contest rules & regulations can be found HERE – click to view.

WE HAVE OUR WINNERS!

THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED, AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ANDRA, TESSA, AMANDA, & CORDIA

Congrats to our first winner Andra! The highlight of her year so far was attending her best friend’s baby shower. Maybe this cupcake necklace that she won can be a present for the mommy to be – or just something to remind Andra of her BFF’s bundle of joy!

Congrats to our second winner Tessa! The highlight of her year so far was seeing her mom smile, laugh, and regain her appetite despite going through chemo. This cherry necklace can be a reminder of the good times, and a lucky charm for Tessa or her mom!

Congrats to our third winner Amanda! The highlight of her year so far was seeing her brother (who is also her best friend) before he left for Afghanistan. This horseshoe necklace can be a way to Amanda to wish her brother good luck while he is  away for a whole year!

Congrats to our fourth (and final) winner Cordia! The highlight of her year so far was ending an 8 year toxic relationship and realizing that she deserves better. This lucky wishbone necklace can symbolize her fresh new start!

To enter – comment on the blog, tweet your thoughts, or post on our Facebook page. Just tell us:

1. Your name

2. Your email address (won’t be published)

*Note – email address only required when commenting on this blog post; Facebook and Twitter entries do NOT require email address (we can’t prevent those from being displayed in your post, so to protect your privacy that is only needed for blog entries)

3. A brief description of the highlight of your year so far!

We will select a winner each Monday in the month of September, 2010, and update this blog with their names each week. One entry per person please.

Official contest rules & regulations can be found HERE – click to view.