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Class Rings - Metals and Other Options for Your Class Ring

Jostens Class Ring

This man's class ring has a bold design and shows off the wearer's graduation year.

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Class Ring Metals

Jostens and other class ring makers offer several metal choices. The list from Jostens includes:

  • Platinum
  • Yellow or White Gold in 18K, 14K, or 10K
  • Silver Elite, an alloy composed of 78% silver, 10% platinum and 12% other metal
  • Lustrium, a non-precious metal alloy that reacts to oxygen and may require additional care and cleaning

Check with each class ring jeweler to determine which metals you can choose from.

Class Ring Metal Finishes

  • Antique Finish is the black detailing that's applied to jewelry to make certain areas stand out
  • Satin or Natural Finish gives the metal a more polished luster

Design-A-Sides

Jostens Design-A-Sides are motifs that represent sports and other activities that were important to you during your school years. Other manufacturers offer similar options, but have a different name for the designs. The types of designs available differ by ring style.

Engraving Your Class Ring

Class ring manufacturers all offer engraving options to help you personalize your ring.

Class Ring Stone Colors & Accent Stones

You can choose a stone color that matches your school colors, your birthstone, or your favorite gemstone. Accent stones used in class rings are usually clear cubic zirconias, but diamond upgrades are sometimes available. Check the stone options offered by each manufacturer.

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