Battle of the Rings 2025

 

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 are selected by two jurors and drafted into teams as selected by the jury then paired into matches for competition.

Matches are posted daily for exactly 24 hours, to our Instagram story for public vote. Each ring may win up to three points in a single match. One is given to the winner of the Instagram poll, two additional points are given by the jury. The ring with the most points advances to the next round. All selected rings will be posted to our Instagram and FB feed and are available to purchase through our online gallery and Danaca Design Gallery in Seattle. 

Rules:  

One submission per artist 

The ring must be an original design created by submitting artist 

The ring must not exceed 4x4x4 inches 

The ring must fit fingers between sizes US 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 be between $400 (minimum price) and not exceed $1,400.

Entry / Participation Fees TBD.

Jurors: TBD

Important Dates:

January 8: entry form goes live

February 8: deadline to submit

February 17: artist notification

March 7: work due to the gallery

Show Dates: March 21 - May 10, 2025

Competition Dates: April 1 - 30, 2025