I love my badge ring!!!

SWTXBelle · #1 09-08-2007, 04:55 PM

icelandelf · #2 09-08-2007, 05:31 PM

VERY pretty!!!

scarleteriberry · #3 10-01-2007, 04:30 PM

Beautiful!!

Jill1228 · #4 10-01-2007, 07:26 PM

sorry to crash but your rings are gorgeous

SWTXBelle · #5 10-01-2007, 07:39 PM

Thanks - I really love being able to wear our beautiful badge more often. I will say that the ring is currently at the jeweler's because the clasp caught on something. Gotta be more careful . . .

SmartBlondeGPhB · #6 10-01-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jill1228

sorry to crash but your rings are gorgeous

Guess we need some better guards at the gate to keep out the riff raff....

indygphib · #7 10-05-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

The badge ring looks fabulous! I've always wanted to see an up-close picture of one. Hmm...now *I* want one!

Also, where did you find the crest ring with the pearls? It's very pretty!

SWTXBelle · #8 10-05-2007, 05:16 PM

The crest ring is Balfour - I got it in 1986, so I don't know if they still sell it . I don't like the Herff-Jones rings as much, I have to say. Check out e-bay - I have seen the same ring for sale there a few times.
If you do get the badge ring - do send your badge in to get it custom fitted. I didn't, and had to have the local jeweler adjust it. He nicked the enamel on the badge (!). But I do love the way it finally came out.

catiebug · #9 10-05-2007, 08:31 PM

Are you able to take the badge off and still wear it in the traditional way, or does it always stay on the ring?

Just wondering...

bejazd · #10 10-05-2007, 08:45 PM

If you get the "pin on" badge ring it's not permanently attached.
I had mine made into a permanent ring with a 14K band by a local jeweler. I wear it more than if it was still a pin, but I miss wearing it with my guard and all the dangles! maybe I'll buy myself another one someday...I'm totally jealous of SmartBlondeGPhiB's all sapphire stunner.....

catiebug · #11 10-05-2007, 08:59 PM

Ooooooo, I'd like to see a picture of that !

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Originally Posted by bejazd

If you get the "pin on" badge ring it's not permanently attached.
I had mine made into a permanent ring with a 14K band by a local jeweler. I wear it more than if it was still a pin, but I miss wearing it with my guard and all the dangles! maybe I'll buy myself another one someday...I'm totally jealous of SmartBlondeGPhiB's all sapphire stunner.....

By the way, I guess I should introduce myself. I've been lurking for a while, but I'm in the process of going AI with Gamma Phi Beta.

SWTXBelle · #12 10-05-2007, 09:20 PM

Technically the badge can be removed - but when the clasp caught on something and was torn off (!!) I just went ahead and had the local jeweler permanently attach it.
I'd love to see SmartGPhiB's badge, too. (hint, hint)

SWTXBelle · #13 02-03-2008, 09:43 PM

Happy to report - my mother has received her badge ring (which I gave her at Christmas - she had to send in the badge to be placed in the ring) and she loves it!
Maybe we can start a Gamma Phi fad!

FloridaTish · #14 02-14-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by catiebug

By the way, I guess I should introduce myself. I've been lurking for a while, but I'm in the process of going AI with Gamma Phi Beta.

As an AI from 2005, welcome to the sisterhood! When and where are you going to be initiated?

I am thinking about having my "spare" badge made into a ring, as well. Last year I misplaced my white gold/garnet Phi badge, so I purchased a sterling silver replacement from IH. A week after the new badge arrived, I found my old badge hooked onto a sweater I don't even remember wearing!

I'd love to be able to wear my badge more and a ring is perfect!