In my personal opinion, i see nothing wrong with it. Each of those badges, especially your mom's, has a story that goes with it. At most, you can use this as an opportunity to rush PMs by explaining where you got the pin and what it means to you. This is also fun among sisters. I'm sure that every sister you tell about these pins will feel the same, knowing that you rescued the pins from pin collector hands.

My new badge has a guard on it, and I will wear it with pride. The original owner wore it that way, why shouldn't I? It is a piece of history and sisterhood.

Wow, my second post. I'm on a roll! I have two pins. When I first pledged, I didn't want to ask my parents for more money just for a pin that had a few more jewels on it so I went for the standard pin. About a year after that, I realized that I was really into this whole sorority thing (I too was a bit unsure of the sorority thing, now I realize what what a huge impact on my life the entire situation has had) and I wanted an upgrade. For Christmas, I chose the gold pin with pearls all around it. I also got a guard and some of my officer dangles.

I have a question about getting my pin, the original one without the pearls, cleaned. It had unfortunately gotten kind of dingy looking. I want to make it bright again. Any suggestions?

I would like to someday acquire an other pin to wear as a ring. Maybe one with pearls and saphires or rubies. I have learned alot on GC about getting pins from ebay so maybe I will get one for a ring soon!

Question a/b dangles
 

Question...
If I wasn't an ADPi at the time of the 150th, can I still get a 150th dangle?

you should be able to order one.

Re: Question a/b dangles
 

I see nothing wrong with getting the dangle I think it is a neat one.

As for the person who said their pin was looking blah... Try either a jewelry clearner (little thing you put it in and add chemicals to it) or take it to a jeweler and many will clean it there for you.

I recommend taking it to a jeweler, especially if it has opals or pearls. These are semi precious stones and can't take the abrasiness of normal cleaners.

If you try on your own to clean it, use a gentle soap (like liquid ivory) and water with a soft toothbrush. Only use the toothbrush on the gold, use your fingers on the stones.

Re: Question a/b dangles
 

Sure why not?!? ADPi "turned" 150 and that is what is important! So go to Gift Mart and order it!! Orrrr do what I am doing for a dangle and giving money to someone attending DLC...even better if you are attending yourself!!


HOLY MAJOLI! THIS WAS MY 100TH POST AND I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE IT! I'M A SENIOR MEMBER! (Would have been a long time ago if AkronADPi still worked :( )

*Can't wait for my income tax refund so I can order some dangles!*

Shoot...she is asking if she can get the 150th dangle! I wasn't even thinking...I am getting the webmaster dangle and it is for my alumnae office and never was an office when I was a collegiate. So anyone can get a dangle for anything! haha Well....not for anything! :)

my pin is gold with sapphires all the way around. i'm thinking i'll need a guard because i would hate to lose it.

My Badge
 

My badge is yellow gold surrounded in pearls with sapphires at the points. The guard is plain yellow gold and attaches from the bottom. I also have several dangles from the offices I have held, but I need to finish all of the ones I don't have yet.

This badge that I have means a lot to me for two reasons. One obviously because of the meaning, but also because my dad bought my badge for me. He thought it would be a neat way we could have a "greek connection" since his Kappa Sigma badge also has pearls and sapphires.

*GASP*

I'd absolutely LOVE to see a photo of your pin!!!! I have never seen one like that!!

thanks for your gasp:) when i ordered it, i figured what the hell let's splurge:) now, let's hope i have a daughter at ome point in the future,etc,etc,etc so it can be passed along:)

My pin is the white gold with alternating pearl and saphires. I collected all of my paychecks, paid all of my fees and then I decided with the amount I had left over would be the price I would pay for my pin. Yea I kinda cheated because I really wanted it. When I went home to Tucson, I found out my neighbor who is an ADPi, has the same pin as I ordered. I almost got to wear it before mine came in but she couldn't find it. Oh my guard. I ordered the pearl white gold guard and my dangles are 2 Panhellenic officer, 2 diamond sister, and rush information manager.

That is cool you have a 2 Panhellenic and 2 Diamond dangles....I just have one dangle for my four diamonds!!