What do you do if you lose your class ring?

If a replacement is not in the plan, by contacting the original manufacturer, many times you can find the exact ring style and customize it to replicate your original ring. Find pictures of the ring you lost, or ask a friend from your high school for theirs.

What happens if I lost my Jostens class ring?

Jostens covers your Jewelry if lost or stolen and Jostens receives your written request for a replacement within 4 years from your Jewelry’s original ship date. You have the one-time opportunity to replace your Jewelry with the same or similar design at a reduced cost.

How do I identify an old class ring?

Look for any mascot or markings on the ring. Research the history of the institution the ring was made to represent and the history of its mascots. If the mascot depicted on the ring is no longer in service at the institution, then the ring may be considered an antique.

Are old class rings 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.

Can you get a class ring after you graduate?

Making the Case for an Official Ring Program The official ring is exclusively reserved for alumni and graduating students who have earned the right to wear it by successfully meeting your institution’s high standards. Students can make their ring personal with engraving and customized side shank designs.

How far back does Jostens keep records?

four years
From time to time we receive rings that have been found and are sent to us to locate the original owner. Our records currently only go back four years and we have the following rings stored in our Lost & Found vault for the original owners to claim.

What year do you get your class ring?

The Class Ring Ceremony Ring ceremonies typically take place in the fall of the school year. For the Juniors, they are celebrating their newly-gained status as upperclassmen, and for the Seniors, they are celebrating their final year in high school.

Does Jostens buyback class rings?

We understand your high school class ring is something you may want to keep forever. However, if you’re looking to purchase your college or military ring in the future, send in your Jostens high school ring and we will give you up to 50% of your ring’s original purchase price to go towards it. Ready to Redeem?

Can you pawn a class ring?

Pawn shops will buy your old jewelry and give you cash for it, as long as it is made out of precious materials. At a pawn shop, they’ll either be assessing your class ring for its potential to resell or for them to sell it to be melted down for its precious metal and for the stones to be resold.

How many times do you turn your class ring?

The student board discussed the significance and the importance of obtaining a class ring. Juniors were instructed to follow the tradition of turning the ring 17 times and 18 times to lock it along with unboxing and placing the ring on in unison with their junior peers.

Should you wear your class ring?

As a general rule, the graduation ring is normally worn on the ring finger of the right hand or on the little finger of either. Times, however, are changing and there are plenty of exceptions to this rule if you want to upset the status-quo and wear your ring on another finger.

Are Jostens rings real gold?

Most Jostens class rings are made of 10K gold and some of 14K gold. Older Jostens class rings can be very heavy and thus very valuable. The company was founded 1897, and in the 20th century, gold was a cheap metal compared to the gold price over the last 10 years.

Where was the class of 1995 Ring lost?

Four were posted Tuesday, including a Concordia Class of 1995 ring lost in Vancouver, B.C.; a Welland (Ontario) Centennial High Class of 1994 ring lost in the “Niagara region”; and a Lakeland Union High School ring lost in Ashwaubenon, Wis. “My parents will kill me if they find out,” wrote that ring loser, who hasn’t even graduated yet.

Where are the lost high school rings from?

They come from all around the country. Four were posted Tuesday, including a Concordia Class of 1995 ring lost in Vancouver, B.C.; a Welland (Ontario) Centennial High Class of 1994 ring lost in the “Niagara region”; and a Lakeland Union High School ring lost in Ashwaubenon, Wis.

Where can I buy a lost class ring?

A lost class ring can be a source of regret and sadness. Many people are happy to find that some vintage rings can be bought. You might find an MIT class ring on eBay or other found class rings that can serve as a suitable replacement for your original. A few reasons for buying a vintage class ring are:

What’s the name of the class of 2013 Ring?

“My parents will kill me if they find out,” wrote that ring loser, who hasn’t even graduated yet. (The ring is from the Class of 2013.) I love the pathos in this one, from my alma mater, Rockville High, whose ring “has been lost, stolen, pawned or anything could have happened to it.