How do I replace my class ring?
If purchased from a retailer, contact the retailer. If at school, contact the school. Some retailers may offer a warranty on certain styles of class rings, so it is best to check to see if your ring was purchased under such a guarantee.
What are Balfour rings made of?
In the US, 14K (58% pure) is the most popular choice. However, 10K (42% pure) is an affordable and beautiful alternative. 10K gold is the lowest concentration of gold that can be trademarked in the US.
Does Balfour use real diamonds?
Except for diamonds, our birthstones are not mined and are very eco-friendly.
Do class rings have warranty?
Each of the custom features of your class ring is carefully and skillfully handcrafted so you will enjoy and take pride in your ring for many years.
How much is a gold class ring worth?
Most Jostens class rings are priced by their weight, $22.03 per gram for a 10K gold ring and $30.80per gram for a 14K gold ring. If you have the chance to weigh your Jostens class ring, you can use our gold calculator to estimate how much we’ll pay you for your ring.
Can you get a class ring years after you graduate?
With an official ring tradition, the ring is symbolic of your institution and the people that help it thrive year after year. 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.
What does PD mean stamped on a ring?
Palladium
However, usually a ring stamped with Pd indicates that it is made of 95% Palladium or better. In the U.S., a jeweler has the choice to stamp a 95% Palladium ring with either Pd, Pall., or PD 950 but they all have the same meaning.
How do I contact Balfour?
To find your local sales representative, search your school at Balfour.com or call 1-800-BALFOUR (800-225-3687).
Can a class ring be stretched?
Resize class ring (all class rings can be resized up to two sizes). Clean and polish your class ring.
What happens if I lose my class ring?
Lost Ring: For the period extending six years from the date of purchase, the Lost Ring Program™ (LRP) is designed to help you obtain a replacement ring if your college class ring is permanently lost or stolen. The LRP is in effect only for your original ring and has a one-time use policy.
Can you have a class ring remade?
Diamonds and other genuine stones can be replaced at their current market value. Your ring may be exchanged for another current ring design of comparable value. A remake fee would apply.
Do pawn shops take class rings?
Pawn shops will buy your old jewelry and give you cash for it, as long as it is made out of precious materials. Precious materials are stones or metals that hold value. It’s unlikely a pawnbroker will want to resell your ring as is, since class rings aren’t in demand such as wedding rings and engagement rings are.
Is there a warranty on a Balfour class ring?
All addresses should include the recipient’s phone number. Your Balfour class ring is hand-crafted to meet your complete satisfaction. Only the finest materials have been used to ensure years of enjoyment. The following warranty services will be performed without charge for the original owner of the Balfour class ring:
When does the Balfour ring loss protection plan expire?
With the purchase of the Extended Ring Loss Protection Plan, if your graduation ring is lost or stolen, Balfour will replace it for up to ten years from the date of original purchase. The Extended Ring Loss Protection Plan is available for graduation rings purchased on or after August 1, 2012.
Why do I need to send my ring to Balfour?
It underwent scores of precise, individual inspections throughout the entire finishing process. Balfour, therefore, guarantees your ring to be free from defects in workmanship or materials, and any such defects discovered upon delivery will be remedied at no charge. If my ring needs adjustment or repair, where do I send it?
When do you need to replace a Balfour graduation ring?
Repair defects in workmanship or materials on new graduation rings at the time of original delivery. If repairs cannot be made due to defects in workmanship and materials, the product will be replaced at Balfour’s discretion. Genuine stones and diamonds are not covered.