Badges on class rings

UNFSigmaChi · #1 07-07-2002, 10:24 AM

Last week the Herff jones and art carved people were on my campus and when i talked to them about getting one with my badge on it they said they don't do that anymore. They only do letters. I was wondering if you guys had heard the same thing or if it was a load of crap. I really wanted my badge on mine, but guess i'll just have to get the letters instead.

Kevin · #2 07-07-2002, 10:40 AM

Herff Jones ain't the only game in town (in fact they're really overpriced). Check around and you can probably find someone that'll do it for you. I don't really know if this will help but you may check Masters of Design

UNFSigmaChi · #3 07-07-2002, 11:04 AM

ya we can get a sigma chi badge ring from masters of design, but i want the class ring with UNF and my major on it. Masters just does the fraternity ring. Thanks though.

Kevin · #4 07-07-2002, 11:08 AM

You might also try contacting Balfours (or however you spell it) I know they used to make badges and such. I checked their site a while back and it looks like they make class rings now.

PhiMuNursie · #5 07-07-2002, 11:22 AM

I don't know anything about badge rings, but I recommend using ANYONE other than Herff Jones. It took them, no kidding, 5 tries to get my ring correct. And it's not hard, I only have University of FLorida, BSN, and 02 on the ring. Once they got that straight, they spelled my name incorrect and changed my middle initial. I ordered the ring in September, I got the final product in May. Just to give you a heads up on their workmanship...
Tara
I have a Phi Mu castle...

SilverTurtle · #6 07-07-2002, 11:37 AM

I think having a badge incorporated into your class ring is a really cool idea. Some GLOs have really strict rules on what companies can produce their badges & other official insignia, which may be why you're having trouble locating a company that would be able to do that with a class ring. (If they don't/can't have the die for your badge, they can't make the ring.) Good luck, though, & let us know if you find anyone!!

erniegurl00 · #7 07-07-2002, 11:38 AM

I also suggest trying the Balfour Jewelry Co. I know for a fact they have a Pi Phi crest ring (But also take into consideration that they were founded by a Pi Phi and may have more of our stuff. I don't know for certain.). I don't know for sure if you can get the extra stuff put on it but at least it's a lead!

Erin

DeltAlum · #8 07-07-2002, 12:09 PM

Very cool idea.

I don't think they did that when I was in college. You could get your letters in the stone, but we didn't have nearly as many options as you do today.

TrojanGirl · #9 07-07-2002, 02:57 PM

I got my class ring from Balfour and was VERY happy with it!

TG

33girl · #10 07-07-2002, 08:38 PM

Try Josten's, also.

CutiePie2000 · #11 07-07-2002, 08:41 PM

Does J.O. Pollack still exist? They might be able to help you out, too.