Battle of the Rings, otherwise known as the Ring Smackdown, is a head-to-head, tournament style, single-elimination juried competition and virtual event with a top prize of $500. 64 rings will be selected by two jurors and drafted into teams as selected by the jurors. Selected rings will be paired into matches for competition. Matches will be posted daily for exactly 24 hours, to our Instagram story for public vote, May 1-31 at 9:00am PST. Each ring can win up to three points in a single match. One is given to the winner of the Instagram poll; the other two points come from the jurors. The ring with the most points advances to the next round. All selected rings will be posted to our Instagram feed and available to purchase through our online gallery and Danaca Design Gallery Showroom.
Review the rules and deadlines then enter the competition HERE.
Rules:
- One submission per artist
- The ring must be an original design created by submitting artist
- Rings may not include logos or licensed images.
- The ring must not exceed 4x4x4 inches
- The ring must fit fingers between sizes 5-10
- No restriction on the nature of material used or shape within above parameters.
- All selected rings must be available for purchase through Danaca Design Gallery 50/50 split; for the duration of the tournament.
- All selected rings must be shipped to Danaca Design and the artists will be responsible for return shipping if the ring does not sell.
- The retail price of the ring must not exceed $1,200
- Suggested entry fee of $10-$25
Deadlines:
- Submission Deadline: March 24, 2023 / Enter HERE
- Artist Notification Date: March 29, 2023
- Selected Rings Due to Gallery: April 14, 2023
- Competition/Show Dates: May 1-31, 2023
- Jurors: TBA
FAQ
Q: Can I submit and older ring?
A: Sure! Just not a ring that has previously been entered in the battle.
Q: Can I submit a ring from overseas?
A: Yes!
Q: Can I submit a multiple finger ring?
A: Yes! As long as it fit fingers 5-10.
Battle of the Rings/Ring Smackdown 2023 Jurors: TBA