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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2019 1:04:20 GMT
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Post by Neisey on Aug 3, 2019 1:23:26 GMT
[quote author=" iamkristinl16" Last year my son Noticed that some of the parents of his teammates had the same college ring. They all went to a catholic college and apparently the rings are a big thing there. Seemed a little cultish to me. [ Was it an X ring lol? I’m sure they didn’t go to college in Canada but I kind of remember them saying something about a sister school. But I could be wrong about that. I’m googling to see what an x ring looks like. But not finding it. [/quote] Here’s an X ring www.alumni.stfx.ca/s/650/standard.aspx?gid=1&pgid=261
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Post by christine58 on Aug 3, 2019 1:24:52 GMT
I think it’s weird. But I also think it’s strange for someone to wear a high school or college ring more than a few years after they graduated. My 83 year old father wears his college ring every day. He is the son of Italian immigrants, youngest of 5, only one to finish HS and college. Because of him, every grandchild of my immigrant grandparents, every great-grandchild and hopefully great great grandkids have all gone to and graduated from college. He is SO proud of his accomplishment, that is why he wears it (graduated college in 1957)
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 3, 2019 1:47:33 GMT
I wear my college ring -- it's very distinctive. I pretty much always wear it in a professional setting, because it means something.
I would never wear my kids' college rings.
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 3, 2019 2:09:42 GMT
If you feel a tie to the university, why not design a ring with the college’s colors for the stones? That seems more fitting.
My DH is a USAFA (US Air Force Academy) grad. They all wear their rings. It’s a big deal and symbolizes what it took to get through those four years. I can’t imagine anyone being allowed to buy one who wasn’t a grad, but money will get you anything.
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 3, 2019 2:12:13 GMT
I think it’s a bit weird and agree with those suggesting updating your HS ring or ordering one from your college. I know not many people wear there college rings for long after their graduation but my teeny, tiny university in rural Nova Scotia is well known for its distinctive “X” ring and the ceremony that bestows the ring on the Feast of St Francis Xavier. Literally on the day freshman are dropped off on campus there are pictures with signs saying “1217 days (or whatever number it really is) until X ring.” In fact, even to order one as a graduating senior you need a certificate proving that you qualify for graduation. Our alumni are very proud and nearly everyone wears their rings for a lifetime. The only people besides graduates that get to wear a ring are those who are bestowed an honorary ring for their commitment to the school and the Xavieran spirit. There is an old wives tale that says the X ring is something like the 4th most recognized ring in the world after the engineers ring, the papal ring and the super bowl ring lol. I was in the Dominican in April and ran into another X ring wearer - it is an instant conversation starter...we usually point to the ring and say “what year?” If you feel a tie to the university, why not design a ring with the college’s colors for the stones? That seems more fitting. My DH is a USAFA (US Air Force Academy) grad. They all wear their rings. It’s a big deal and symbolizes what it took to get through those four years. I can’t imagine anyone being allowed to buy one who wasn’t a grad, but money will get you anything. And that’s interesting that the engineers ring is so recognizable. DS has one and it’s just a plain silver band. I’ll admit, I was kind of disappointed that it wasn’t more distinctive. But it was a really nice ceremony when he received it.
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Aug 3, 2019 4:22:05 GMT
yourself?
I have a high school ring. I wish I had a college ring but I don't. The grad year is 1987 so it's not like I can get one now.
My DD graduated from college last year and my son is graduating next year. I'm thinking about getting a Josten school ring from one or both schools. I have my birthstone in my high school ring and while I really like the design of the ring, I've never like it because of the stone color (topaz). With a new ring from one of their schools I can pick the color I want (I don't care for either of my kid's birthstones so that's a miss).
Is this fun or just kind of crazy??
My college ring was ruby for Ohio State. My birthstone is sapphire and I used that for my high school ring because I love it.
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Post by seaexplore on Aug 3, 2019 4:47:32 GMT
I don’t “get” the whole class ring thing. Seems like a lot of money for a piece of jewelry that is large and generally not worth much monetarily for resale. I’d rather have a nice piece of jewelry with my school colors in it (if my school was that important to me, which mine is not) or something else that I would wear forever and not be giving the school free advertising.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 3, 2019 10:25:08 GMT
I know not many people wear there college rings for long after their graduation but my teeny, tiny university in rural Nova Scotia is well known for its distinctive “X” ring and the ceremony that bestows the ring on the Feast of St Francis Xavier. Literally on the day freshman are dropped off on campus there are pictures with signs saying “1217 days (or whatever number it really is) until X ring.” In fact, even to order one as a graduating senior you need a certificate proving that you qualify for graduation. Our alumni are very proud and nearly everyone wears their rings for a lifetime. The Texas A&M ring has similar sentiments attached to it. Aggie ring day is a huge celebration, and many of us wear our ring proudly long after graduation.
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Post by peasapie on Aug 3, 2019 11:55:57 GMT
People around here wear college rings through their lifetime. And they pay attention tinrubgs so will ask what college they went to. What would you say in response?
I do think it would be odd to wear a ring from someone else’s school. It would look like you were living vicariously through your children. I’ll bet you can get one from your school and year.
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Post by amom23 on Aug 3, 2019 11:59:41 GMT
I never wore my HS ring past HS and am glad my kids weren't interested in them. As for college rings I don't know anyone who has one let along wear ones? I have zero memory of even having the option to buy one when I was in college. That being said I think they are a big waste of money and seriously don't get wanting to buy one from a school you didn't even attend.
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Post by Country Ham on Aug 3, 2019 12:16:18 GMT
I know when I graduated from university (STFXU in Nova Scotia) we were given paperwork that proved we were seniors. You couldn't just walk into the jewelry store and order class rings.
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Country Ham
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Post by Country Ham on Aug 3, 2019 12:18:31 GMT
OH EM GEE I am an X grad class of 1990! I would still be wearing my X ring if it fit. They say it's one of the most identifiable rings around lol. OK I don't usually share this much personal info
Also we would refer to X as a university not a college and while technically "Catholic" it was far far from a religious school.
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Post by ellen on Aug 3, 2019 12:28:31 GMT
My daughter attended a small private university where a large share of the students get the ring. It's a big deal there. I have been with her multiple times already when another alumni will notice her ring and they'll talk about their school for a while. We used to refer to her college as her lovely little cult. I would feel silly wearing a ring from her school because I would be exposed as a fraud. My shirt is good enough. I think you probably could get a college ring from your school if you wanted. I know that alumni at my daughter's school who couldn't afford them or didn't want them when they were in school have bought them years later.
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Post by compeateropeator on Aug 3, 2019 12:35:24 GMT
I say if you want one, get one. It is something that takes up very little space and if it has meaning to you...why not?
That said, I never got a high school ring or one from college. They were not worth it to me and there were other things I preferred to spend my money on.
ETA - I should learn to read the other responses before posting. I am adding to my post that while I still think that if you really want one get, I will admit I never really thought it through as to what people think it should mean.
I just thought it would show a relation to that school, much like the shirts, car stickers, and other paraphernalia that parents have of their kids’ school. But i think the ring is regarded more like a badge, and who wants to wear a badge that is not real.
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Post by ashley on Aug 3, 2019 12:42:56 GMT
I like the idea of getting a different ring to symbolize the school’s that are important to you. What about a set of stackable rings (check Etsy), with stones in each of the schools’ coloirs?
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Post by mom on Aug 3, 2019 12:47:46 GMT
I know not many people wear there college rings for long after their graduation but my teeny, tiny university in rural Nova Scotia is well known for its distinctive “X” ring and the ceremony that bestows the ring on the Feast of St Francis Xavier. Literally on the day freshman are dropped off on campus there are pictures with signs saying “1217 days (or whatever number it really is) until X ring.” In fact, even to order one as a graduating senior you need a certificate proving that you qualify for graduation. Our alumni are very proud and nearly everyone wears their rings for a lifetime. The Texas A&M ring has similar sentiments attached to it. Aggie ring day is a huge celebration, and many of us wear our ring proudly long after graduation. Yes! My Aggie is already thinking about his ring.
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Post by mom on Aug 3, 2019 12:52:58 GMT
Honestly, I think its weird and like someone else mentioned, you are basically inviting others to assume you went to a college that you didn't.
Also? I wonder if somewhere like Jostens would even sell a ring to someone who didn't go to that particular college?
The two schools my kids go both have rings that I see in professional settings - with A&M being the better known of the two. Aggies take their rings seriously, and I doubt they would be ok with someone who didn't put the work & time into getting a ring just purchasing one and wearing it. I dont know A&M requirements off the top of my head, but I know Texas Tech requires you to have like 75 hours and most of those hours have to be at Tech.
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Post by MZF on Aug 3, 2019 13:06:54 GMT
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 3, 2019 13:39:54 GMT
Honestly, I think its weird and like someone else mentioned, you are basically inviting others to assume you went to a college that you didn't. Also? I wonder if somewhere like Jostens would even sell a ring to someone who didn't go to that particular college? The two schools my kids go both have rings that I see in professional settings - with A&M being the better known of the two. Aggies take their rings seriously, and I doubt they would be ok with someone who didn't put the work & time into getting a ring just purchasing one and wearing it. I dont know A&M requirements off the top of my head, but I know Texas Tech requires you to have like 75 hours and most of those hours have to be at Tech. They will sell them to anyone as long as the school is in their system. They do not require proof. Someone could be purchasing it as a gift or replacing a lost ring.
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Post by carhoch on Aug 3, 2019 14:03:59 GMT
It’s a little weird
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Post by mom on Aug 3, 2019 14:15:27 GMT
Honestly, I think its weird and like someone else mentioned, you are basically inviting others to assume you went to a college that you didn't. Also? I wonder if somewhere like Jostens would even sell a ring to someone who didn't go to that particular college? The two schools my kids go both have rings that I see in professional settings - with A&M being the better known of the two. Aggies take their rings seriously, and I doubt they would be ok with someone who didn't put the work & time into getting a ring just purchasing one and wearing it. I dont know A&M requirements off the top of my head, but I know Texas Tech requires you to have like 75 hours and most of those hours have to be at Tech. They will sell them to anyone as long as the school is in their system. They do not require proof. Someone could be purchasing it as a gift or replacing a lost ring. Interesting. I just went and looked at A&M's ring site and they have rules/conditions that a person can get one. You have to provide documentation about when you were in school there.
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Post by iowgirl on Aug 3, 2019 14:20:56 GMT
I also think it is a bit odd. If you yourself did not graduate from that school - having a 'class ring' from there is strange.
BUT - I totally get the school spirit and pride thing! I have bought some really cute, but not terribly expensive stacker rings with my kids' college school colors as the stones. These are so fun to wear, especially on a game day or when I am visiting there. I bought them on Etsy. The jewelry store in Ames also has some neat Iowa State jewelry that isn't too over the top and is fun.
You can do other types of rings/jewelry that are school related, but not an actual Jostens type class ring.
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Post by Gravity on Aug 3, 2019 14:29:28 GMT
It’s weird. If you must have something with their school logo, buy a T-shirt or a bumper sticker.
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 3, 2019 14:31:46 GMT
They will sell them to anyone as long as the school is in their system. They do not require proof. Someone could be purchasing it as a gift or replacing a lost ring. Interesting. I just went and looked at A&M's ring site and they have rules/conditions that a person can get one. You have to provide documentation about when you were in school there. A&M doesn't seem to contract with Jostens. I have a feeling that maybe major schools do not?
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Post by delila on Aug 3, 2019 17:29:31 GMT
So what if some think it’s weird, if you want a class ring like that then damn well get one like that. I say if you are an adult you have no one to answer to other than yourself!
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Post by tenacious on Aug 3, 2019 19:28:40 GMT
I don’t think it is particularly weird, and I would say ‘go for it,’ if it is meaningful to you. Erin
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Post by Neisey on Aug 4, 2019 1:11:34 GMT
OH EM GEE I am an X grad class of 1990! I would still be wearing my X ring if it fit. They say it's one of the most identifiable rings around lol. OK I don't usually share this much personal info
Also we would refer to X as a university not a college and while technically "Catholic" it was far far from a religious school.
I’m ‘91...lived in Chillis and off campus, BA in Psych and Soc. Wonder if we crossed paths?
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Post by SweetieBugs on Aug 4, 2019 1:46:28 GMT
Wow, I never realized how "weird" I was!! I appreciate everyone giving me their take on it. It's always good to get a full view of something.
To me, it just seemed like a sentimental thing and a nice link to my kids. I don't really see it much different than wearing a college shirt. I'm not sure why some peas feel it is pretending to be from a school I didn't attend. I sure damn paid for the 4 years tuition (ouch)!!! I'm proud of my college. As my signature indicates, I am a proud University of Oregon Duck.
My college as well as both the kids' rings are sold by Josten and I don't think their quality is very good and didn't like the choices. Anyway, I didn't realize how expensive class rings have gotten and don't really want to spend that much.
I'm just feeling sentimental right now as my DS left home yesterday to finish his senior year down in Santa Barbara and then he won't be home more than one or two times a year at most after that. They grow up and leave so quickly
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Post by chaosisapony on Aug 4, 2019 3:20:45 GMT
I have never seen anyone wearing a college ring. Even high school rings here don't seem to be worn once the person has graduated. So the whole concept of a college ring in and of itself seems a little strange. But, saying that, if this is something you want you should get it. I understand wanting a sentimental reminder of your kids' accomplishments. If it makes you feel uncomfortable wearing it as a ring maybe you could put it on a chain and wear it as a necklace?
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