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My 2 cents: I've tried on the ring adapters and they look pretty, but the badge rattles around and the top/bottom are very pokey. If you're really set on getting a ring, it's better to go a local jeweler and have them build a bezel for you in the shape of the kite. I've seen it done, and it's very pretty.
cautions: 1) they will likely have to cut the pin stem & catch off the back when mounting it in the ring, so you're stuck. no more badge to pin on your clothing. 2) if you wear the ring every day, the itty bitty pearls will start to degrade from all the wear/tear/soap/dirt/etc. 3) cost. custom gold work is $$$ (even the gold alone!) plus if it's soldered, you have to go w/laser ($$$) so you don't burn the pearls out.
Possible solutions: pick up a second badge and have that one made into ring so you still have your original to wear and don't screw up the pearls. Or go with the pendant option that AzTheta was suggesting. There are solid and open pendant designs last I asked. IMHO, the solid one looks better but it is custom order so they can cut the holes in the back for the pin/catch. I personally have a solid pendant with a very large crown pearl badge.. I love it and wear it a LOT, plus I like that it is a non-permanent option in case I ever want to remove the badge.
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