How much should a class ring cost?

The good news is, you don’t have to take out another college loan to purchase a high-quality ring. The big-name brands in college rings charge upwards of $600 for silver rings and over $300 for brass, alloy, and other low-quality materials. Most of Class Rings Museum’s quality rings are priced under $300.

Are class rings a rip off?

A class ring is just a ring with certain Baylor monuments inscribed in it. There is no objectivity behind it. It is, like most objects, what you make of it. To call the “Official Baylor Ring” a “a lifelong emblem” that captures your “special memories at Baylor” is nothing more than clever advertising.

What does owning a class ring mean to you?

The class ring is a long-standing tradition for most students. It is a physical reminder of the years of hard work and effort put into graduating from high school or college.

Are class rings worth anything?

Some can be very valuable, and some were sold just for the scrap price. Very old class rings, class rings from time-honored universities, and class rings from elite schools and colleges are eligible for selling at particularly high prices. We know that very rare WWII class rings have sold for over $10,000.

How can I get my class ring cheaper?

Here are seven ways to save on class rings:

1. Get the basic options from the school catalog. Sites like Jostens only reveal their prices after you start designing your ring and really try to upsell you extra features, as well.
2. Local jewelry stores.
3. Walmart.
4. JCPenney.
5. Online retailers.
6. Go vintage.
7. Birthstone rings.

What is a companion ring?

Companion angle rings are for end connections whenever a smooth interior surface or intermediate stiffing is required. Rings are manufactured from mild steel. Companion angle rings can be factory installed or shipped loose. Companion angle rings can be attached by solid weld, tack weld, or van stone connection.

Are Jostens rings worth it?

Jostens class rings look super nice, sometimes very special or unique, but most of those rings sell for the gold value without a premium. Some rings, however, like Jostens-made Super Bowl rings, can sell for tens of thousands of dollars.

Why are high school class rings so expensive?

Class Rings Are Made With High-Quality Materials For most high schoolers, the class ring is the most significant piece of jewelry that they have purchased up to that point. These rings are crafted with valuable metals of the highest quality.

What finger should you wear your class ring on?

ring finger
A class ring is usually worn on the ring finger of the right hand. This counters the common tradition of wearing wedding rings on the left ring finger. It is also customary that the insignia on the ring should face inward towards the wearer while he or she is enrolled in school.

Can you order a class ring years later?

It’s never too late to order. If we’re not scheduled to be on campus soon, order online, email, fax or mail your printed order form and we’ll be happy to start your order. You can put down a deposit and make payments if you like. Most senior ring orders take ~4 weeks to arrive!

Are the gems in class rings real?

Many stones used in class rings are either genuine gemstones, such as onyx and tiger’s eye, or glass and synthetic gemstones. Complex class rings may even have specially cut stones, or metal emblems that are inserted into the middle of the stone.

Is there an alternative to Jostens?

Jostens’s top competitors include Softlogic, Briscoe Group, Fine Hygienic Holding and Glaze Trading. Jostens is a retailer of school-related stationery. Softlogic is a company that provides management services. Briscoe Group is a holding company for retail stores.