Class Rings - Your alma matta matters!
Class rings make a special graduation gift and will be a lifelong keepsake. But if you’re a high school or college graduate and don’t have your class rings yet, shame on you! What better way to reward yourself for all your hard work and achievements than to purchase class rings. Students don’t always get the best deals. As alumni, you can still obtain class rings with a special discount. You can order them anytime of the year. Just search on a class rings site and browse around to find out more information how.
Before ordering one, you should know your exact ring size. To take the guesswork out of determining what that is, visit your nearby jewelry store to get an accurate measurement. If this is not possible most class rings sites have a ring sizer you can print out and use to determine the correct size. Another alternative to determine the correct size is to get a piece of string and wrap it around the largest part of the ring finger. After measuring it with the string, make sure it can slide off easily over your knuckle, then mark the spot where it overlaps with a pen. Take the string and hold it against a ruler and select the closest measurement. You can use this measurement and the online chart to find your ring size. For the most accurate reading, measure the finger at the end of the day when the finger is the largest.
You can order directly through your university or high school program designed to cater to students, but if you don’t contact them anyway before purchasing class rings online. Some schools have copyright protection on their names and/or logos. In these cases, you will need to get permission from the school in order to have a class ring made for yourself if you use any terms or images that are protected.
The official university class rings feature the university seal and can be engraved with the owner’s initials, degree and class year. If you don’t like the style they offer, you can always get a custom designed one. With so many choices available you can design one to your own personal style. When you visit class rings websites just click on your style picture to check prices in various metal options, choose your side designs, choose your precious, semi-precious or synthetic stones and then download and fax the order form. Personalize your class rings with your name, school emblem, graduation year, school colors and mascot, favorite activity and more.
Once you have chosen the perfect ring find out if the store will protect your ring with limited life-time warranty and offer you service after your purchase. The warranty might include free cleaning, resizing and refinishing or replacing missing or chipped stones for the life of your ring. And some stores will even allow you to trade in your old ring for a new one and apply the credit towards your new purchase. Also when you order online make sure you see the Better Business Bureau approval logo and check out their store policy before making your purchase.