Class Rings Including Balfour and Jostens

Item Details

A pair of 10K yellow gold class rings. The first ring is by Balfour and features a seal flanked by two numbers on either side that together read the year 1943. The interior of the shank has been engraved with the initials ‘RYF’. The second ring is by Jostens and features a central synthetic ruby bordered by the school name, ‘New Britain High School’. One shoulder is marked ‘NBHS’ while the other has the year ‘1972’. More pictographic marks appear further down the shoulders, while the shank has ornamental ridging and the engraved initials ‘TAM’.

Designer: Balfour and Jostens
Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold
Ring Size: 6.00 and 6.50
Balfour Ring Hallmarks: Balfour 10K
Jostens Ring Hallmarks: Josten’s © 10K
Total Weight: 6.70 dwt

JOSTENS RING CENTER STONES
Count: 1
Type: Synthetic Ruby
Shape: Faceted Oval
Dimensions: 8.00 mm x 6.00 mm

• This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist (CINLW).

• All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.

Condition

- faint markings throughout.
- Balfour ring shank is out of round.
- Balfour ring has some chipped enamel.

Dimensions

- approximate ring sizes 6.00 and 6.50.
- total approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, is 6.70 dwt.

Item #

17STA038-570