Grand Prize includes a Sandals Resorts Luxury Included® vacation and a platinum necklace

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jewelry Information Center (JIC), the consumer education arm of Jewelers of America, launched its third annual Ultimate Proposal Contest Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at www.JIC.org/contest. The online Contest, a nationwide search for the ultimate proposal story, has a grand prize that includes a Sandals Resorts Caribbean vacation and platinum jewelry.

To enter the Ultimate Proposal Contest, couples go to www.JIC.org/contest and enter their engagement proposal stories along with a photo or video. Submissions are accepted through April 10, 2012, at 12 p.m. EDT.  From April 10-May 8, 2012, America will be able to vote for their favorite entry.  The 20 entries that receive the most votes will move on to the final judging round and could become JIC's Ultimate Proposal Story.

The couple who submits the winning story will receive a five-day, four-night Sandals Resorts Luxury Included® Caribbean vacation courtesy of The Knot, the #1 wedding website and ultimate resource for today's engaged couple, and Sandals Resorts. The grand prize also includes a platinum and diamond necklace courtesy of Platinum Guild International, USA.  Like platinum, an ultimate proposal represents the beginning of an enduring relationship. 

"The Ultimate Proposal Contest showcases incredible creativity and passion.  Much like the engagement ring itself, every engagement embodies commitment and promise," says Amanda Gizzi, spokesperson for Jewelry Information Center.  "After last year's successful Contest, the bar has been raised and this year's Contest will undoubtedly have many stories worthy of the ultimate proposal title."

There are 90 jewelry retailers – all Jewelers of America-member companies – participating in JIC's Ultimate Proposal Contest; they represent more than 1,200 specialty-jewelry storefronts. A list of participating retailers can be found at www.JIC.org/contestretailers.

Title sponsors of JIC's Ultimate Proposal Contest are: Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company; Platinum Guild International, USA; and The Knot.

Since 1946, JIC has been providing education about fine jewelry and watches. Visit www.JIC.org to learn more about fine jewelry and enter your proposal story today!

About Sandals Resorts:

Sandals Resorts has earned a worldwide reputation for providing two people in love with the most romantic luxury all-inclusive vacation experience in the Caribbean. Currently, there are 14 Luxury Included® Sandals Resorts located in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia and The Bahamas. Visit online at Sandals.com.

SOURCE Jewelry Information Center

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