Why do juniors get class rings?

Junior year is when class rings are purchased. Class rings are a long lived high school tradition, around since the 1800’s, and it’s something everyone looks forward to. Class rings are worn by students and alumni to commemorate and celebrate their graduation from a high school or college.

What finger do you wear a high school class ring on?

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A class ring is usually worn on the ring finger of the right hand. This counters the common tradition of wearing wedding rings on the left ring finger. It is also customary that the insignia on the ring should face inward towards the wearer while he or she is enrolled in school.

Are high school rings worth it?

The main reason to get your high school ring is that there are so many memories tied to this time in your life. You will want to look back on them fondly, and purchasing a ring is a great way to do that. It is a symbol of your youth when you are right on the cusp of adulthood.

What is a junior ring?

The junior ring ceremony is where now juniors are inducted into their senior year, or at least exposed to a glimpse of it. It’s the moment where they enter the next stage in life. Beginning in 1835, each year a new class is allowed to customize their own class ring to serve as a tangible memory of high school.

How much does a class ring usually cost?

The big-name brands in college rings charge upwards of $600 for silver rings and over $300 for brass, alloy, and other low-quality materials. Most of Class Rings Museum’s quality rings are priced under $300. This includes our gorgeous sterling silver rings with gold or rose gold plating.

How many times do you turn your class ring?

3 Numbers Have Meanings. In some schools, different numbers have different meanings. For example, the first person to turn your ring can signify your best friend; or the 14th person to turn your ring can signify your boyfriend or girlfriend. There is no specific number of times your ring should be turned.

What do you wear to a high school ring dance?

Wear formal dress shoes, and you choose a tie in one of the school’s colors to show your school pride. Speak to your date beforehand about what colors she is wearing. If she is wearing a dress in one of the school colors, you could wear a tie in the other school color, and be coordinated without matching.