Siena Saints and Northeastern Fine Jewelry offer fans the chance to “dig for a diamond” on Valentine’s Day
Enter to win the chance to dig through a tub of rice for a $6,000 ring
ALBANY, NY, – Siena Athletics and Northeastern Fine Jewelry are teaming up to present a Valentine’s Day to remember for one area couple. At halftime of the Siena men’s basketball game at Times Union Center on Tuesday, February 14, three contestants will dig in a tub of rice to recover a $6,000 diamond engagement ring from Northeastern Fine Jewelry.
The winner of the “Diamond Dig” will be awarded the .70 carat, round brilliant-cut diamond with a Scott Kay palladium mounting and .38 carat side diamonds. The runners-up will each receive a $100 gift card to Northeastern Fine Jewelry.
“Our longstanding partnership with Northeastern Fine Jewelry has resulted in many magical moments for fans,” said Siena College Director of Athletics John D’Argenio. “We look forward to another exciting initiative on Valentine’s Day that will prove memorable for one couple.”
“Siena basketball provides the Capital Region’s premier winter sports and family entertainment,” said Ray Bleser, owner and founder of Northeastern Fine Jewelry. “This diamond giveaway is our way of adding some additional sparkle to the season while inviting fans to experience the excitement and thrill of the hardwood.”
Three “diggers” will be chosen through contests administered by Siena Athletics, Northeastern Fine Jewelry and Kristi Gustafson Barlette’s Times Union “On the Edge” blog.
Entrants in each contest must not be engaged or married but must be in a committed relationship and considering engagement. Entrants must also be able to attend the Siena men’s basketball game vs. Manhattan at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14 at Times Union Center. For each contest, state why you or your partner should be chosen to dig in 200 words or less.
Submission guidelines for each contest are as follows:
Times Union “On the Edge” blog
· Contact: kbarlette@timesunion.com.
· Deadline: Thursday, February 2 at 5 p.m.
· Selection: Participant will be chosen from three finalists via “On the Edge” reader voting at blog.timesunion.com/kristi/ on or before Wednesday, February 8.
Siena Athletics
· Contact: jrich@siena.edu.
· Deadline: Monday, February 6 at 5 p.m.
· Selection: Participant will be chosen from three finalists via fan voting at www.SienaSaints.com from Tuesday, February 7 to Thursday, February 9.
Northeastern Fine Jewelry
· Contact: Visit www.nefj.com
· Deadline: Wednesday, February 8 at 4 p.m.
· Selection: Participant will be chosen on Thursday, February 9
About Siena Athletics
Siena College is a learning community advancing the ideals of a liberal arts education, rooted in its identity as a Franciscan and Catholic institution. The College is a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and supports 18 sports that compete at the NCAA Division I level. Visit www.SienaSaints.com for all the latest news, information and results for Siena athletics.
About Northeastern Fine Jewelry
Northeastern Fine Jewelry is the largest independently owned jeweler in the Capital Region. Northeastern Fine Jewelry is recognized as one of the Leading Jewelers of the World® and in 2006-2010 was voted “Best Jeweler” of the Capital Region due to its reputation for quality jewelry and customer service as well as its charitable and civic involvement. Northeastern Fine Jewelry has three store locations: 1607 Union Street in Schenectady; 1575 Western Avenue in Albany; and 4620 Main Street in Manchester Center, Vermont. For more information about Northeastern Fine Jewelry, visit its newly redesigned website www.nefj.com or call 518-372-3604.
