Most seniors purchased a school ring during their sophomore or early junior year, as they would arrive during the spring to be received at a ring ceremony and worn throughout their senior year. As time has gone on, however, the sales of class rings at Choate have dwindled down.
Q. Are class rings worth it?
Many people opt to purchase a high school graduation ring to commemorate this time in their lives. But are high school rings worth it? The simple answer to this question is a resounding “absolutely!” Read on to learn more about high school graduation rings and why purchasing them is a great idea.
Table of Contents
- Q. Are class rings worth it?
- Q. Are class rings still a thing?
- Q. What does a class ring symbolize?
- Q. What companies make class rings?
- Q. Which finger do you wear your class ring on?
- Q. How much do class rings usually cost?
- Q. What finger do you wear a college class ring on?
- Q. What is a senior ring ceremony?
- Q. Is the gold in a class ring worth anything?
- Q. What do you do with old high school rings?
- Q. Which finger does your class ring go on?
Q. Are class rings still a thing?
At the time, students only had one class ring option for their graduating year, but in a trend that mirrors the jewelry industry as a whole, they’ve become increasingly customizable and personalized. Rings with a more contemporary look and class jewelry outside the ring category have become increasingly popular.
Q. What does a class ring symbolize?
Class rings are worn by students and alumni to commemorate and celebrate their graduation from a high school or college. Class rings are an important tradition because they represent the great memories in high school with friends in clubs, sports or in class. It’s also a great representation of graduating high school.
Q. What companies make class rings?
The Best Class Ring Companies
- Dunham Manufacturing.
- Balfour.
- Jostens.
- Nelle and Lizzy.
- Walmart.
- Zales.
- Limoges.
Q. Which finger do you wear your class ring on?
right hand
A class ring is usually worn on the ring finger of the right hand. This counters the common tradition of wearing wedding rings on the left ring finger. It is also customary that the insignia on the ring should face inward towards the wearer while he or she is enrolled in school.
Q. How much do class rings usually cost?
The big-name brands in college rings charge upwards of $600 for silver rings and over $300 for brass, alloy, and other low-quality materials. Most of Class Rings Museum’s quality rings are priced under $300.
Q. What finger do you wear a college class ring on?
A class ring is usually worn on the ring finger of the right hand. This counters the common tradition of wearing wedding rings on the left ring finger. It is also customary that the insignia on the ring should face inward towards the wearer while he or she is enrolled in school.
Q. What is a senior ring ceremony?
Some high schools conduct formal ring ceremonies, where members of the junior or senior class receive their rings all at once. These special ceremonies typically take place in the Fall. In most cases, just the students participate in the ceremony.
Q. Is the gold in a class ring worth anything?
Some can be very valuable, and some were sold just for the scrap price. Very old class rings, class rings from time-honored universities, and class rings from elite schools and colleges are eligible for selling at particularly high prices. We know that very rare WWII class rings have sold for over $10,000.
Q. What do you do with old high school rings?
Sell it. You can also take your ring to a gold dealer, in which you’ll be selling it for the precious metal. As this “junk dealer” explains in great detail, most class rings contain a good deal of gold, which makes them perfect for cashing in when the price of gold is high.
