Badges

valkyrie · #1 08-17-2002, 10:59 AM

The thread on "badges as jewelry" got me thinking about ways I can wear my Alpha Phi badge, and I have a couple questions...

I checked the Alpha Phi website, and it said that the badges can be worn as a bracelet or a ring. Do you know if we are allowed to wear them as a pendant as well? Is there a place to purchase rings and/or bracelets/pendants to attach the badges to, or would I have to have something custom made? I checked the Masters of Design website and didn't see anything, but I requested a brochure anyway. Also, is it okay to wear the badge on a suit lapel?

I'm sure I have this information somewhere, but I can't find it and figured that one of you might know. Thanks!!

SATX*APhi · #2 08-17-2002, 05:44 PM

I have no idea, but I am sure some of the other A-Phi's on this board may know. TechAPhi, lauradav, ivysis, any help?

CutiePie2000 · #3 08-18-2002, 12:10 AM

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Originally posted by valkyrie
Is there a place to purchase rings and/or bracelets/pendants to attach the badges to, or would I have to have something custom made? I checked the Masters of Design website and didn't see anything, but I requested a brochure anyway.

valkyrie,
I know that Burr Patterson and Auld makes the Circle Badge Pendant; you can get them plain
http://www.burrpatt.com/alphagammadelta/AGDLav44.jpg
or
chased (i.e. the squiggly design engraved onto the gold)
http://www.burrpatt.com/alphagammadelta/AGDLav43.jpg The Gold Klad is $63.00 USD and the 10K Gold is $93 USD. www.burrpatt.com

(I am recycling OohTeenyWahine's pics for this....)

I am getting my information from my DG Badge Brochure, but the pendant can be used for ANY sorority badge (as long as it is permissible by the sorority in question's rules)....

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Another place that you could try is this company (below), but I should forewarn you that I have no idea whether they are still in business or not. I have an old catalog of theirs and they made rings to pin a badge through, and also the pin on Badge Pendants. They are in Chicago too, which is highly convenient for you....

J.O. Pollack & Company Inc.
1700 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60613-2599

Tel (773) 477-2100 or 1-800-621-1904
Fax (773) 477-2521

Hope that this helps!
Sigrid

bruinaphi · #4 08-18-2002, 01:46 PM

There is a catalogue for an authorized vendor of Alpha Phi where you can get the circle pendants to wear your badge as a pendant. My personal opinoin is that they are a bit large and not very young or fun. I will pick up a catalogue when I am down at USC today and post the info for you.

You can also wear your badge as a ring. I love the white gold badge with diamonds used as a ring with a plain white gold band. One of our fellow phis has this ring and it is SO AMAZING.

valkyrie · #5 08-18-2002, 03:51 PM

Thanks for the information, Sigrid and Laura!

Laura, I've never seen a white gold badge. I thought they were all yellow gold, but I would love to get a white gold one. When I ordered my badge, that wasn't even an option. I would definitely wear a white gold one more often, because I almost always wear silver instead of gold jewelry.

#6 08-23-2002, 05:40 PM

Heck i just want my badge in my hands and get to November so i can get initiated.

Laura

SATX*APhi · #7 08-24-2002, 12:59 AM

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Originally posted by cutiepatootie
Heck i just want my badge in my hands and get to November so i can get initiated.

Laura

I am so excited for you!!!

bruinaphi · #8 08-30-2002, 01:05 PM

Sorry it took me so long to stop and pick a catalogue for you. The company that I always see them in is the Alpha Gold Catalogue. (They are constantly dropping off catalogues at the chapter houses around here.) They have a Badge Ring (BR01) 10K, $160. They also have a Badge Pendant (BBP01) 10K, $130. They are not a licensed vendor of Alpha Phi products, but I would think their badge ring and pendant would work. Their phone number is 800-779-0695. Their webpage does not work, so I cannot tell you for sure they are still in business.

If you go to the Alpha Phi Marketplace , there are links to the authorized vendors of Alpha Phi jewlery. Masters of Design makes our badges and you can request a free brochure of Alpha Phi products from their page.

Good luck!

Laura

valkyrie · #9 08-30-2002, 01:15 PM

Thanks, Laura! I just managed to get to the Alpha Gold webpage, but they didn't have the rings on it. I might have to give them a call.

I have the Masters of Design brochure, but at least in the one I have, they don't show anything at all to make a badge pendant or ring.

Maharet · #10 08-30-2002, 01:55 PM

Hi valkyrie-

I have ordered a white gold Alpha Phi Badge through Masters of Design as I wear quite a bit of silver jewelry...I had my jeweler place diamonds down the wide side of the A for a very contemporary look...Should have done it when the badge was being made, but oh well, it's beautiful regardless and unique...

I did do a bit of research to see if the badges could be in white gold (history, by-laws, etc...) and it was OK...I love it and wear it with my silver jewelry all the time. I felt really silly and a bit vain for wanting this, but, hey, it's my badge and I wear it quite proudly!!! I teach kindergarten and my kids like tracing the A...I even had a little girl who's name started with A want one...I told her when she was in college she could join a sorority, Alpha Phi, and get one!!! She looked at me funny and just smiled.

It did take longer to make and cost a little bit more (not much) as it is a special order/fancy badge, but it was well worth it!!!

Hope you can get one!

AOE Maharet

a CA in CA · #11 08-30-2002, 04:04 PM

Back to the badge on a necklace question...one of the former IEB members had her badge mounted on a disc which she wore on a really thick gold choker-style necklace and it was STUNNING! So you could certainly have a jewler do something special for you if you aren't finding anything in the commercial catalogs which suits you.

bruinaphi · #12 08-31-2002, 06:42 AM

I have been informed that white gold badges are available as dress or evening badges by our governing documents. They are only $10 more through Masters of Design, but I just found that out when I was at the EO a few weeks ago. So sad. I think my next present to Laura is going to be a new badge in white gold with pearls. I just think I'd wear it so much more than the yellow gold and turquoise.

#13 08-31-2002, 10:50 AM

Well I got my badge in the mail...WOOOO HOOOOO

. Now it is onto Initiation in November. Like LauraDav ( i have to use her screenname or it confuses me when i talk about me...hehehhe) said i think Laura next present to Laura is going ot be a new badge. When Laura gets out of school next yr finishing up her paralegal degree and is working again I am ordering the badge that has the diamond and pearls on it. The REAL NEAT ONE!My present to me. I already have marked what items i want from master of design!!!!!!!

Actually , I just can't wait to buy my first Alpha Phi ...whatever! hehehehehe

the only things i have are my badge , which i can't wear til after intiation ,and the Alpha Phi cling on decal for my car that EO sent me.

Laura

valkyrie · #14 08-31-2002, 11:15 AM

Laura, that's so funny that you mentioned that decal from EO. I have the exact same one on my car -- the one that came with the alumnae initiation packet? That's too funny.

I'm not sure how many alumnae initiates do this, but I bought a bunch of stuff with letters -- tshirts and stuff, and I even have an Alpha Phi mouse pad in my office. I'm such a geek.

I am SO excited for you, by the way! Initiation is WONDERFUL and I can't wait to hear all about yours.

SATX*APhi · #15 09-01-2002, 03:58 AM

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Originally posted by valkyrie
I even have an Alpha Phi mouse pad in my office.

WHERE DID YOU GET IT???? I WANT ONE!!!