Does Harvard give rings?

You will have your ring mailed to you 6-8 weeks after you order it (with the exception of new ring designs – please see question #4). Juniors who order prior to the January ring sale will have their rings presented to them at the Harvard Ring Ceremony during Junior Parents’ Weekend in the spring.

Does Stanford have a class ring?

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What is the point of a graduation ring?

In the United States, a class ring (also known as a graduation, graduate, senior, or grad ring) is a ring worn by students and alumni to commemorate their graduation, generally for a high school, college, or university.

What kind of metal is Celestrium?

Celestrium is a trademark of a type of an austenitic stainless steel used in jewelry. It resembles white gold, but is cheaper and more durable. Celestrium is strong, resistant to chemical reaction, and easy to maintain. The same or similar alloys are marketed as white Ultrium, in particular when used for class rings.

How do you wear a brass rat?

The Brass Rat is traditionally worn on the right hand with the Beaver “sitting” on the wearer until graduation. This represents the hardships imposed on students at MIT. In addition, the skyline of Boston is facing the student, representing the outside world awaiting.

Is it worth buying high school ring?

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 the Stanford wacky walk?

Stanford’s Commencement ceremony for the Senior Class of 2021 began with the Wacky Walk, the university’s nontraditional procession of graduates into Stanford Stadium.

What finger do you wear a graduation 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.

What does owning a class ring mean to you?

The class ring is a long-standing tradition for most students. It is a physical reminder of the years of hard work and effort put into graduating from high school or college.

Is sterling silver or Celestrium better?

Celestrium is a jeweler’s stainless steel. Argentium Silver (96.5% silver) is whiter and brighter than Sterling silver (92.5%). Argentium is 100% nickel-free, hypoallergenic and antibacterial. It is highly tarnish resistant.