"Linked by Love": Win Your Mom a Permanent Bracelet This Mother's Day

This Mother's Day, Petra Star is inviting middle school students to do something extraordinary — earn a truly beautiful gift for the most important woman in their life.

About the Contest

The Linked by Love Mother's Day Essay Contest is open to students at Groton Middle School, Stonington Middle School, and East Lyme Middle School. Students in every grade are invited to write 250–500 words about the most important woman in their life — a mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher, or any female figure who has shaped who they are.

One winner per grade receives a complimentary experience at Petra Star: a permanent bracelet from the Linked by Love collection, custom-welded onto the wrist as an unbreakable symbol of connection — for both the student and their honored person. There is no cost to the student and no cost to the school.

"I've always believed that children should know they can earn something extraordinary through hard work and heart. This contest is my way of giving them that chance — and celebrating the women who inspire them every day." — Dimitria Koumarnetos, Owner & Designer, Petra Star

About the Linked by Love Bracelet

The Linked by Love permanent bracelet is one of Petra Star's most beloved offerings — a delicate, custom-welded bracelet that becomes a wearable reminder of an unbreakable bond. A favorite for mother-daughter pairs and milestone moments throughout the region.

How to Enter

1. Write an essay of 250–500 words about the most important woman in your life.
2. Email your submission to hello@petrastar.com by Thursday, May 8th at midnight.
3. Winners will be announced in time to celebrate before Mother's Day on May 11th.

Contest Details

• Who can enter: Middle school students at Groton, Stonington, and East Lyme Middle Schools
• Submission deadline: Thursday, May 8th at midnight
• Where to submit: hello@petrastar.com
• Prize: One complimentary Linked by Love permanent bracelet experience per grade winner (student + honored person)
• Cost: Free — no cost to students or schools

This contest has been designed with inclusion at its core. Petra Star has specifically reached out to the schools to ensure that students from all backgrounds — including those facing hardship — have a full and equal chance to participate and win.

Questions? Visit Petra Star in downtown Mystic, find us on Instagram, or speak with a teacher or counselor at your child's school.