Getting class rings is one of the great milestones of high school students. Class rings are a symbol of the person you were at that stage in your life. They also let others know what activities you participated in and when you graduated or will graduate. The budget for the ring is one of the key factors in deciding what you will get. Gone are the days when there was one style for boys and one for girls. Today’s class rings come in gold, silver, and even platinum, and they have multiple styles, not just the traditional style.
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Another big decision to make when picking out class rings is what stone you will get. Many people opt for their birthstone as it is a good symbol for someone to select. Some companies now offer icons, such as the school’s mascot, that you can get underneath the stone. People can see the icon when the ring hits the light. For these options, you may want to consider lighter stones as the symbol will be easier to see. The stone should be something you really like since it will stay with you for so long.
Most class rings will have the graduation date on the outer band of the ring as a default selection. Then, the student gets to the final, and most important, selections. On most rings, you can pick two symbols to put on the sides of the ring. These are the symbols that should represent activities you were in during your high school years. Options range from sporting equipment to musical instruments and also include icons for less common activities, such as chess pawns and liturgical masks. Think hard about these choices as this ring will become a keepsake in your jewelry box long after you wear it. This ring represents an important time in your life, so make these choices carefully.
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