Why Mom Deserves a Diamond 7th Anniversary Edition

This book contains 2,365 winning essays from the 7th annual WHY MOM DESERVES A DIAMOND? writing contest. The contest was established in 1993 in honor of Martha Watson, the adoptive mother of Gallery of Diamonds? president Michael Watson.Now in honor of all moms, the contest has allowed thousands of kids to express their appreciation for their moms and has positively touched millions of people in the nation. This special edition also includes every Diamond Winner since the first contest in 1993. ?Thank you so much for making our experience so special! This is an extraordinary thing you do to honor moms and I for one am a very grateful mom!? Cheryl Craycroft, mother. ?The ministry of the mothers contest has become deeper than the business itself. What started as a humble dedication to moms has grown into a national tradition in which thousands of kids can express their feelings on the importance of their moms.' Professional Jeweler- 2006.'I remember the day in May 1993, when I was interviewing jeweler Michael Watson about his very first WHY MOM DESERVES A DIAMOND? contest. Just then, a teenager walked into the store with her mother. They came to pick up the first prize ? a diamond the girl had won for her mother by writing the best entry. I don't know who was more excited: the girl, her mother, Michael or I. All I know is that I still feel tingly recalling that moment.' Dorothy Jean, writer.Watson, Michael C. is the author of 'Why Mom Deserves a Diamond 7th Anniversary Edition', published 1999 under ISBN 9781891665301 and ISBN 1891665308.