College Graduation Class Ring?
Q: i got a high school class ring, and i still wear it (class of '90),
perhaps because i was very fond of the time i spent in high school (i
went to the nc school of science and mathematics, a public magnet
boarding school in nc)...in fact, my best friend from hs is still my best
friend now. i got a "traditional" sort of one, with my birthstone in it.
i once thought i'd lost it and went into a massive panic...even if i
didn't wear it, seeing it reminds me of a time when i was young and
thought i'd manage to finish my phd in 6 years and gos traight to a
faculty position...ahhh, those were the days!
A:I bought a high school class ring - it was the thing to do and it was
only 21 bucks. However, I hardly wore it after high school,
then lost track of it. A few years ago an old boyfriend who'd
been weeding out drawers found it and mailed it to me.I didn't even
remember giving it to him. So it lies in a jewelry box as a memento,
but I'd never wear it.
I never got a college ring because I remembered the fate of the h.s.
ring, plus I had better use of my ring fingers planned -- as in
engagement ring? Even if you never marry, you'll probably want to wear
fine jewelry instead of an academic ring.
My advice - save your money.
I have a high school ring and a college ring. My HS ring is 10K white
gold, with the school symbol on one side, band on the other, and a green
stone. I got it my jr. year, and wore it until about my freshman year in
college. It's still a lovely ring, and I will treasure it.
My college ring (for the University of Pennsylvania) is also 10K white
gold, but has a flat front with the school seal engraved into it (it's a
signet). I love it, and have been wearing it constantly on my right hand
since I got it about 2 Thanksgivings ago. it's very simple and elegant,
and looks nothing like your typical "high school ring" with a stone, like
other rings that were offered to us as well.
I would