How to Design Your Own Grad Ring
- 1). Browse the catalog or website of the company your high school or university has chosen to issue class rings. Research the available styles, stones and prices to get an idea of what ring you are interested in. If your high school or university's choice of rings are not of interest, you can also create personal graduation rings through Jostens and Herff Jones.
- 2). Choose a ring series. This will determine the basic design, shape and style of the ring. Common class ring series include "Century," "All-Star" and "La Petite." Next choose the stone shape. Often oval or square stones are available in the different series design. Determine which finger you wish to wear the ring on and select the correct ring size.
- 3). Select the metal quality you would like the ring to be made from. Different metals generally include yellow gold, white gold or silver alloy. It is important to know not only which metal you like best, but which choice fits your class-ring budget. Some metals will be much more affordable than others. Choose a metal finish.
- 4). Decide whether you are interested in having your ring engraved. Full names or initials can be engraved on the ring, but you can also choose to customize your engraving with a short phrase. You can usually choose three initials or up to 17 or 18 letters for the engraving. Select either block lettering or script for the engraving font.
- 5). Pick your palmsides. Palmsides, or the outer edge of the ring, can simply be plain and polished or you can choose hand-sculptured elements to be added. Sculptures added to the palmside can be chosen to symbolize your schooling experience. Images from baseball bats, to music notes, to peace signs can be chosen to customize this ring.
- 6). Select the stone and cut of your choice. Stone choices often include emeralds, garnets, sapphires or cubic zirconium, among others. The cut of your ring often allows for a stone effect, as well. Stone effects such as "Rainbow" or "Sunburst" give the ring a unique look and can bring out other colors.
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