Episode 22: No Ring Left Behind - Alternatives to Class Rings
Do you still have your class ring? Has it been abandoned in a drawer or jewelry box?
Class rings aren't as popular as they were in the height of their popularity, say in the 1950's through the 1980's.
For decades, graduating from high school and college had been celebrated with a coveted class ring.
West Point Military Academy began the tradition in 1835, and from there, other schools adopted the concept with their own rings.
The first class rings were all metal, or set with gemstones like onyx and carnelian.
Today, many students are choosing to forego class rings.Some reasons may be cost, lack of interest, or opting for other gifts, like electronics or cash.
Whether you or your student decides to show school pride and celebrate academic merits, graduating from high school and college is a big deal, and worthy to be celebrated with jewelry.
In this podcast, I share alternative rings that will hold interest and have style versatility beyond the year of graduation, so you don't make a purchase only to be abandoned in a drawer or jewelry box a few months or years later.
The jewelers and designers featured in this episode are:
California Girl Jewelry
Jill Kathleen Designs
R. Simantov
Emily Kuvin Jewelry Design
DRU. Jewelry
Hugo Kohl Jewelry
Rita Jewels
Thesis Gems
May Came Home
Crash Jewelry
Minton - Premium Architectural Jewelry
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