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Rings Always Wear Your Pride on Your Finger
The Texas Exes are the keepers of this time-honored tradition, and students who have completed 75 hours are eligible to purchase a ring. The Texas Exes have chosen Balfour as the exclusive manufacturer of our rings. Fall 2008 Ring Promotion: September 29-October 3, 2008 Etter-Harbin Alumni Center 10:00am - 4:00pm Balfour representatives will be on hand to answer your questions and help you order your ring. Students with at least 75 hours will receive information in the mail and by e-mail. Students who purchase their ring during the Spring Ring Promotion will receive an invitation to the Class Ring Ceremonies in November. Rings are on display daily at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. If you are graduating this semester but did not purchase your ring during the last ring promotion, you may do so by calling Balfour Telesales at 800-542-8648. Any rings ordered after the last day of the current promotion will not be ready in time for the ring ceremonies. Ring Ceremonies If you purchased your Official UT Ring during the Fall ’08 promotion week, you will be invited to one of the ring ceremonies in late November. Look for your invitation in the mail! One of UT’s newest traditions, the ring ceremony is a special way to commemorate your achievements at UT. Every ring recipient is individually presented their ring by a senior university administrator. The ceremonies begin at 6:30 p.m. and last approximately forty-five minutes, with a dessert reception immediately following the presentation. To submit your RSVP for the ceremony, click here. The University of Texas at Austin Official Ring serves as a tangible reminder of a student’s achievement and memories at UT. Created exclusively for the Texas Exes by Balfour, this well-known ring instantly designates the wearer as a proud Texas Ex. In 1927, UT Seniors first bought The University of Texas rings. This original ring was designed by a technician in the Department of Zoology, Mrs. Darrell Jackson. It was crafted in ten-karat gold and set with a garnet stone. One shank held a Longhorn with a lariat looped through the horns, the number "27," a lone star, and a wreath of Texas Cacti. The second shank bore the wearer’s degree, the crest, a scroll and a wreath of bluebonnets, which mimicked the wreath of Cacti on the other side. Some time later the rings were made available in a variety of styles. Following in the footsteps of Mrs. Jackson, a group of University of Texas students set out to revive the original ring design and create an Official Ring that would immediately identify a Texas Ex and serve as a constant reminder of his or her experiences as a Longhorn. The result is striking. Designed for and by UT students, the Official Ring captures the very essence of life on and around the Forty Acres. Each symbol that adorns this ring was carefully chosen to capture the pride and passion of UT students. The Tower, "Smokey the Cannon," and, of course, the Longhorn are symbols representing the spirit of UT culture. While the campus will surely grow, develop, and change, the icons, the statues, the traditions and the Official Ring will not. The Official Ring will serve as an honorable symbol for all past and future graduates. It surpasses time and forms a common bond between Texas Exes and the institution that played a key role in forming their future.
Men’s Traditional Ring:
Women’s Traditional Ring:
Men’s Extra-Large Traditional Ring:
Additional Options: Your Keepsake college ring will always look as good as the day you bought it. That’s a statement we stand behind. Every Keepsake college ring is protected by our Full Lifetime Warranty which provides you with these special benefits for the life of your ring:
Financing for your college jewelry investment that’s been conveniently designed to suit any budget. Prepaid orders - Place your order and receive Federal Express delivery to your door. C.O.D. (Cash on delivery) - Leave a small deposit when you place your order. Delivery normally takes 6 weeks and the balance remaining is then paid to Federal Express (personal checks are accepted). Time payment - "Wear as You Pay" with Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover. Leave at least a $75 deposit when you place your order. The remaining balance is then divided into equal payments (up to six). The first payment will be charged when your jewelry is sent to your address (usually about 6 weeks). The subsequent payments will be charged at 30-day intervals. |
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Congratulations! You’ve got amazing memories and a world class education. Wearing the Official University of Texas Class Ring is a wonderful way to commemorate your achievement. This recognizable ring is a symbol of your academic success and a celebration of your transition to a new stage of life.