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Continental Diamond in Minneapolis is awarding a total of $25,000 in prizes via daily sweepstakes.
Minneapolis jeweler Continental Diamond is launching its “40 Days of Giveaways” promotion to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Minneapolis—Continental Diamond is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a big giveaway.
The Minneapolis jeweler just launched a “40 Days of Giveaways” promotion, doling out prizes valued at a combined total of $25,000.
Starting Monday through Aug. 5, visitors to its website can enter a daily sweepstakes. The jeweler will award a prize every day for 40 days.
Prizes range from jewelry and watches to gift cards that can be used at other local small businesses.
The grand prize is an engagement ring and wedding band set valued at more than $8,000.
There is no purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes. The rules and additional details are available on the Continental Diamond website.
“Since its inception, Continental Diamond has paved a new path in the Minnesota jewelry scene, offering an incredible selection of diamonds, engagement rings, fashion-forward jewelry, watches and gifts,” said the company.
Jimmy and Helain Pesis opened Continental Diamond, with a shared vision of creating a welcoming environment for customers to browse fine jewelry and watches.
Minnesota Bride Magazine has named it the state’s “Best Jeweler” 12 years in a row.
The store will also host an in-store celebration from August 4-5, with treats for customers as well as discounts up to 50 percent off.
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The Minneapolis jeweler just launched a “40 Days of Giveaways” promotion, doling out prizes valued at a combined total of $25,000.
Starting Monday through Aug. 5, visitors to its website can enter a daily sweepstakes. The jeweler will award a prize every day for 40 days.
Prizes range from jewelry and watches to gift cards that can be used at other local small businesses.
The grand prize is an engagement ring and wedding band set valued at more than $8,000.
There is no purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes. The rules and additional details are available on the Continental Diamond website.
“Since its inception, Continental Diamond has paved a new path in the Minnesota jewelry scene, offering an incredible selection of diamonds, engagement rings, fashion-forward jewelry, watches and gifts,” said the company.
Jimmy and Helain Pesis opened Continental Diamond, with a shared vision of creating a welcoming environment for customers to browse fine jewelry and watches.
Minnesota Bride Magazine has named it the state’s “Best Jeweler” 12 years in a row.
The store will also host an in-store celebration from August 4-5, with treats for customers as well as discounts up to 50 percent off.
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