Finding a Badge

davelu99 · #1 07-25-2008, 04:18 PM

Okay. Here's my situation. A few years back, there was a badge that I really liked, but never seemed to have the extra cash lying around to purchase. To this day, I still wear my old undergraduate "goldgloss" badge - but I've been considering a jeweled badge for a couple of years now.

The badge I was looking for was 10k or 14k with a pearled crescent. The Lambda was jeweled with emeralds, but the three points were amethyst. I always thought this was a neat layout for the stones because the badge then incorporated purple, green, and gold. Sadly, this badge is no longer offered.

If anyone knows where I could possibly find one, I would appreciate any help. Thanks!

Dave Luther
Delta Theta 113

JonoBN41 · #2 07-25-2008, 04:34 PM

Dave,

I had one like that but sold it to another brother here on Greek Chat. Maybe he will sell it you? We shall see.

Sigma1844 · #3 07-28-2008, 08:59 AM

you could always buy a new one from HJGreek and have your local jeweler make the appropriate changes.

Tom Earp · #4 07-28-2008, 12:41 PM

The problem with many times is it gets very expensive.

I know only to well!

JonoBN41 · #5 07-28-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davelu99

The badge I was looking for was 10k or 14k with a pearled crescent. The Lambda was jeweled with emeralds, but the three points were amethyst. Sadly, this badge is no longer offered.

Herff Jones advertises badges with an all-emerald Lambda and an all-amethyst Lambda (same price for each), so you'd think they could make one with 8 emeralds 3 amethysts. Have you called and asked them?

Tom Earp · #6 07-28-2008, 04:16 PM

Their Phone Number is:

800-822-4348

Shadowskream459 · #7 07-28-2008, 04:35 PM

I was curious to try to get a badge custom made through HJ.

I was told that those sort of orders generally have to be made BY HJ to the company that makes the badges for them.... which equals HJ ordering a shipment of 1... which equals expensive.

I had wanted to purchase a garnet,amethyst, emerald badge, but after my phone call to HJ, I went with the Emerald and diamond point.

I would suggest looking into having a local jeweler alter it for you, as was suggested earlier. It will probably stil be expensive, but cheaper than through HJ.