I have the plain badge because my parents didn't pay a dime for Phi Mu when I was in college and well.....with all the other fees that first semester in I figured I should get the cheapest one. I think ones with jewels and/or pearls are really gorgeous. I might want to upgrade one day but I even think the "standard" badge is really pretty so who knows. If I ever have a daughter and she happens to be a Phi Mu I'll make sure she has whatever badge she wants