Class rings- still important, popular?

[Princess_Meghan <3]

I got a class ring junior year of high school, as did most of the kids at my school. I did not get a traditional ring, and wore it almost daily, until I recently inherited a family ring (I'm now a senior in college). Now I switch them out from time to time, though I mostly wear the family ring. My ring doesn't resemble a traditional ring at all, and I absolutely love it. It was a gift from my parents, and was definitely a great investment on their parts.

 

[TinkerBelled]

No one I know who has graduated high school within the past 10-15 years has gotten a class ring. I think things were a little different back when most kids weren't going to college, but now high school just seems like a step on the education ladder. (Albeit an important one!)

 

[maxaroni]

DS20 did not want one when he was in HS and didn't really see many in his class wearing them. Also, once out of HS he never wore HS t-shirts or hoodies anymore. He moved onto collegiate wear. I wanted him to have a ring simply due to DH and I having them but didn't want to waste the money if never worn. It didn't seem to be a big deal to kids like it used to

 

[MinnieMe87]

When I was in high school, we were offered to get them as sophomores. (Would have been 2003) I wanted one, but they were so expensive to order them from Jostens, so we went to our local jeweler to get one. It was 1/4 of the cost for the exact same thing. I LOVED my ring. Not many people got them at my school, but I wanted one and wore it until after I graduated. The only reason I stopped wearing it was my fingers eventually got chubbier, and it no longer fit. I got mine personalized with the school activity I did on one side (school colors on the other), so even now when I come across it in my jewelry box I am reminded of all the fun memories.

 

[barkley]

another option to look at is class rings through art carved. they are excellent quality, have a good warranty and they do free resizing (up to 2 sizes up or down).


they offer them as soon as high school starts here. seems like if given a choice more of the kids opt for letterman's jackets (more practical).

 

[BellePrincessBelle]

My dd got one as did everyone she knows. Hers was around $180 from Jostens & is so pretty.

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[elgerber]

My dd 20 didn't want one. My dd who is a senior now got one when she was a sophomore. We got the illustrium ( I think that's it) so it was cheaper, but it's very pretty. She got it with her favorite things on the side panels and she has worn it almost daily for the last two years. Several of her friends have them also.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

My DD came home with the Jostens class ring catalog this week- her sophomore class had the presentation at school. She doesn't know whether she wants to order one. She isn't a jewelry person, and the average price for a girls ring starts around $200 (an expense we haven't really thought about). The orders are due by Tuesday, so we don't have a lot of time to think about the purchase.

Are class rings still popular for high school kids to buy/wear? DH and I both got them in the 80s, but neither of us really ever wore them. Back then, they weren't as expensive, and it seemed most of us got them. I just don't know about spending the $$ on a ring she probably won't wear...

Oldest dd did not get one.

Younger dd refused to get one because they did not have a gay/lesbian symbol of support as a choice to have put on the ring.

DH and I never got rings either.

 

[hereyago]

I bought mine when I was in school in the 80's. I lost the original one in move. So I bought a replacement, guess where it's at? in the box in a drawer, my fingers are too fat to wear it, lol. Plus I am not a jewelry person now.

My dd15 will be a Junior next year so that is when our schools order them, but if she wants one she can pay for it.

 

[snarlingcoyote]

Dear Relation got hers and wears it daily. (She graduates next year.) In our hometown, you can go through the dealer with your school, or a local jewelry store or Walmart.

A HS ring is a tradition in my family mainly because it's presumed you will likely be going to college and college is a great place to wear your HS ring. After that, in our family, they generally become mementos to be treasured, but not worn so much.

 

[AJ1983]

I had no desire for a class ring in high school, but I did purchase one in the final year of law school. Received it in February, didn't wear it until after I received back my passing grades in May-call it superstitious but didn't want to jinx my exams! haha

Anyway, I wear that on a daily basis..its the only jewelry I wear other than earrings and my engagement ring. Its very common for the lawyers I encounter around here to wear their law school ring. Most of us went to a smaller school, so we were close with classmates and the whole experience was very memorable and meaningful.

Unless your daughter REALLY wants one, I wouldn't bother. Wait until she graduates from a program that will allow her to enter her chosen profession,and get a class ring then (if she wishes). I agree with PP that the high school ring, as with high school jackets,etc will no longer be worn once the student hits college.

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

Wonder if I can go to walmart and get one mad for. 2004

 

[sk!mom]

Around here it seems that some boys still get them but I don't know of any girls getting them. DD17 didn't even consider it. She brought the catalog home and basically said, "why?"

I have 2 nieces who've graduated in the past few years and neither or them got one either.

 

[trip]

Wonder if I can go to walmart and get one mad for. 2004

It appears that you can for an extra $15.00.

http://www.walmart.com/browse/rings...6-env457095-moduleB110113-lLinkSPOVClassRings

You can build a sample ring by choosing a ring and then the customize option.

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

It appears that you can for an extra $15.00. http://www.walmart.com/browse/rings/all-rings/3891_3896_445428/?_refineresult=true&facet=category%3AClass+Rings&povid=cat3896-env457095-moduleB110113-lLinkSPOVClassRings You can build a sample ring by choosing a ring and then the customize option.

Thank you

 

[DisneyDreamer2504]

We also ordered them sophomore year, and I was very excited about them. Virtually everyone in the class got them. I wore mine religiously in high school and college as well, even occasionally now. I got a classic one, not the more feminine styles, but I always thought it was pretty, and I liked that it represented me with music/band on one side and soccer and softball on the other. My DH has his too. I guess I can understand how people think they are pointless, and that's personal choice. For me, high school was a much better time in my life than college, and I prefer to think of hs as being where I came from. To me a ring is more lasting than a varsity jacket. I had lots of school sports apparel, most all of which is worn out now, or I just wouldn't wear.

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

Thank you

Played with the site it is less expensive then I thought only 93 dollars

 

[lauradis]

Oldest wanted one, took one look at the prices and told her that we would pay half. She decided she didn't want one even though she had plenty of savings to cover her half. Lol

I took my promised half and bought her really nice ring with school colors in it.

She is one of those children wants everything in site till she has to pitch in her money. That's how we knew if she really really wanted something.

 

[AnnaS]

All three of my kids got one. They have never worn it.

 

[Duchie]

I asked around here when my son brought home the form earlier this year. Around here high school rings just aren't that big of a deal, kids would rather have letter jackets, so that's what we opted to do. Most said their kids got them and never wear them.