Fred Meyer Jewelers Real Gems Real Stories Contest 2/15/15 1PP16+

Fred Meyer’s wants to showcase your real gem stories and is giving away a $500 gift card to five winners! #FMJRealGems Maybe your vintage earrings were passed down through generations, or your necklace was a gift that marked a special moment. Whatever the story is, we’d love to hear it. To enter the contest, share the tales (and pictures) behind your favorite jewelry and tell us why it’s so special to you.

Sweeps Rating: Okay (Official Rules)

Eligibility: open only to U.S. legal residents who are at least sixteen (16) years of age as of January 19, 2015. An eligible minor must have his/her parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to participate.

Entry Dates: January 19, 2015 and ends on February 15, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. PDT

How to Enter:

1. Take a picture of your favorite jewelry item or yourself wearing the item using your smartphone or camera.
2. Include a short story or tweet. Your Story must be your original Story and a maximum of one paragraph.
3. Upload the photo to Fred Meyer Jewelers’ official Facebook page or your Twitter or Instagram, along with the hashtag #FMJRealGems, and a short description detailing why the item is so special. Alternatively, you can submit your entry via email at [email protected].
4. Submit your mobile entry here

Entry Limit: one entry per person.

Five (5) Prizes: $500 Fred Meyer Jewelers gift card and potential inclusion of story and photograph of Winner in a national advertising campaign.

Prize Limit: one prize per person.

Drawing Date: Fred Meyer’s will contact finalists after February, 22nd. During the Judging, qualified judges will select the five (5) entrants with the top scoring Stories based on the following criteria): Originality (25%); Sentiment (35%); and Fit with Contest Theme (40%)