Class ring

A graduate ring (german class ring ) is a signet ring, which is usually provided with the emblem or logo of the university. It is worn by graduates or employees and thus signals the commitment to the educational institution.

Overview

The background of a signet ring dates from the Middle Ages. To prove the authenticity of documents, they were affixed their seals. To use a signet ring for sealing, it must be prepared as a negative ring. The abgedrückte seal can then be seen in the sealing wax as positive.

At American universities graduates rings are established as a standard. Special recognition gained the MIT class ring. The ring is created annually by the students themselves. The principle of the class ring has been widely modified. Thus, rings of organizations or institutions in many areas can be found again. Championship rings or club rings are also widely used.

Graduates rings in current usage are supported identity. Graduates feel so connected with their university or college. Even so, the objective of financial statements is reached expressed. In Germany, the tradition is still rather young. At some universities, graduates rings are added to the range of merchandise. The University of Rostock is one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe since 2009 an own signet ring for students and graduates. The 1419 Dating Siegel served it as a template.

Seal rings for universities can be divided into rings graduates and university rings. While graduates rings are finished academics reserved, Uni- rings can be already supported by students, friends of the university, staff and supporters.

The recent proliferation of graduates struggle in Germany is due to the desire to promote loyalty among alumni of the university. This is often associated with the connection of alumni associations.

Design

The modern signet ring and the graduates are most often made as a positive ring. It can not be used to seal accordingly, since the seal mirror would be on the paint.

In general, the logo or emblem of the educational institution to be used. However, the use of discipline- specific symbols ( staff of Aesculapius, Justice, etc. ) is possible, or a combination of both.

The graduates of the Uni- ring and ring are designed in principle the same. A graduate ring, however, has also engraved on the sides of the achieved degree (Bachelor, Master, Diploma, etc.) and the associated year. Both variants are thus the same at first glance, but differ at the second glance.

Variations

In addition to the graduates ring set also in Germany more and more rings for various organizations. So there are rings for student organizations, officers of the Bundeswehr, the German armed forces units, sports clubs and other institutions.

Also widespread are rings for school classes. The class rings are not to be confused with the English class ring. The class ring corresponds to the graduates ring for universities. A class ring is significantly different from the graduates ring. A class ring has rarely a protected logo or crest as a design component. In addition, the graduates ring made ​​of precious metals (gold, silver ), whereas class rings are often made of steel. They are classified in the category rather fashion jewelry. A graduate ring stands out already priced much of this segment from.