ADPi Pin History

[ADPi95]

Originally Posted by Elsinore

This is a crazy old thread, but I had some things that might add to it. I was initiated in the early 90s, and at that time the hands were raised on the pin.

I'd like to get a white gold or sterling guard to go with a white gold pin I rescued; anyone have any thoughts on the stickpin vs traditional guard pin?

I do not remember having white gold as an option in the 90s (certainly silver wasn't at that time). But it wasn't available in the 90s as far as I remember.

I decided to get the pin I'd always wanted: alternating pearls and sapphires (my birthstone).

As an aside, when I got the sapphire/pearl pin after grad school, I ended up choosing my married initials for the back of the pin instead of my maiden name initials. That pin was big enough to have those initials as well as my chapter and initiation date on the back. Someone looking at the back of that pin might be confused if they look me up in member search, since they won't find an initiate from that year and chapter with those initials!

I'll chime in on a few of your comments:

I was initiated in '95 and yes, we had the raised clasped hands on our pin. And I don't remember having the option of white gold or silver either. My pin is yellow gold with pearls.

As for the stick pin/guard pin…when I ordered my new pin, I got the stick pin version. I love the way it looks, just not on me! I had to have my jeweler trim it so that it didn't stick out so much. Now it looks great. It is much easier to put on than than the regular guard in my opinion.

And like you, when I decided to buy a new pin two years ago, I went with the alternating pearl/sapphire in silver. I probably would never have purchased a new one, but since I wear my pin regularly (as an advisor), I thought I'd splurge on my dream one! The only thing I do regret is not using my maiden initials. For some reason I feel like since it has my initiation date and chapter, it should have my initiation initials too...I wasn't really thinking when I filled out the form. I'm sure I'll buy another one soon and I'll make sure to use my maiden initials

[Elsinore]

Originally Posted by ADPi95

I'll chime in on a few of your comments:

I was initiated in '95 and yes, we had the raised clasped hands on our pin. And I don't remember having the option of white gold or silver either. My pin is yellow gold with pearls.

As for the stick pin/guard pin…when I ordered my new pin, I got the stick pin version. I love the way it looks, just not on me! I had to have my jeweler trim it so that it didn't stick out so much. Now it looks great. It is much easier to put on than than the regular guard in my opinion.

And like you, when I decided to buy a new pin two years ago, I went with the alternating pearl/sapphire in silver. I probably would never have purchased a new one, but since I wear my pin regularly (as an advisor), I thought I'd splurge on my dream one! The only thing I do regret is not using my maiden initials. For some reason I feel like since it has my initiation date and chapter, it should have my initiation initials too...I wasn't really thinking when I filled out the form. I'm sure I'll buy another one soon and I'll make sure to use my maiden initials

That's good to know about the stickpin guard! I'd really love to get an aquamarine pin in white gold or silver, maybe with pearl points. I was an advisor for a few years, and if I do it again, I may get myself one of those. Also thinking I might do the same as you and get the maiden initials if I get another new pin, but not sure. Wonder if they'd do four initials to cover both bases? lol With your silver pin, do you find it tarnishes easily?

[lyrica9]

Originally Posted by Elsinore

Wonder if they'd do four initials to cover both bases?

Doubt it. My maiden name is hyphenated and they would only put my first three initials. Granted that was over a decade ago...


Also, I don't remember stick pin as an option when I was an alpha (confirmed by referencing my badge order info I still have from then), though I do remember it my senior year. Seems strange that it's been in and out of availability?

[ADPi95]

Originally Posted by Elsinore

That's good to know about the stickpin guard! I'd really love to get an aquamarine pin in white gold or silver, maybe with pearl points. I was an advisor for a few years, and if I do it again, I may get myself one of those. Also thinking I might do the same as you and get the maiden initials if I get another new pin, but not sure. Wonder if they'd do four initials to cover both bases? lol With your silver pin, do you find it tarnishes easily?

I've had the silver pin a little over a year and it hasn't tarnished yet!