I recieved my Harvard Class Ring a few days ago and wanted to share some of the photos. The ring was shipped from Balfour in a nondescript DHL package along with a receipt.
It comes in a nice wood (lacquered?) box that is common for rings of this type.
The extension crest is on one side.
And Johnston Gate is on the other.
The Harvard Veritas crest is on the top.
Overall, a very nice ring. I purchased the 14K “large” ring with the antique finish. There is also an engraving on the inside (which I won’t publish).
I was unsure about purchasing the ring. I’m not into jewelry much and I don’t wear other rings but I decided that it was worth the cost to have a ring I could wear when I wanted to instead of wishing I had one later down the road.
I’m pretty happy about it.
UPDATE: Here’s a new pic with the ring on my finger:
One Ring on Finger
Your ring looks great! I wish you had a picture of it with your hand or a quarter or something else that could give some indication of size, because as it is it looks pretty huge.
How did you get a ring when you are not really a harvard student?
I am a Harvard student.
I resent that remark! That Extension School students are not “real” students of Harvard. That is an ignorant and stupid remark. The school has been around since Harvard has been, and thousands of students have earned a Harvard degree through their program. I am a prospective student of the Extension School and congratulate Richard on his achievement. Beautiful ring and well earned. I hope to have one soon myself.
“The school has been around since Harvard has been”
The Extension School was founded in 1910.
Ringware’s harvard rings are so much better. You can actually get your final club and House logo or anything you want on it–way cooler than the HSA ring. Just ask the Dance team!
“The Extension School was founded in 1910.”
It was founded in 1909. For reference, the Business School was founded in 1908.
Not to feed the trolls…
Congratulations on the credential and ring!
The thrill of declaring your graduation, manifested in the format of a ritualistic receiving and picture recording of a fraternity ring. My dear fellow, congratiolations from the heart on your graduation, and a tap on the back for a job well done. Your measure of success is simple: How much money are you going to make FOR YOUR EMPLOYER, not for your self. Good luck, or God bless, depends where your faith is.
Great job in completing your education Richard. I didn’t order a ring when I graduated from the Med school, way to many other things to do. Now, I will. I love the style and finish. Best of luck my fellow alum.
Richard, sincere congratulations on a job well done. For people like Victor (assuming he is a Harvard College student and not some online troll), HES is a college at the University just as much as any of the other twelve. In fact, if I remember correctly numerous professors have pointed out that the HES students often outperform their Harvard College counterparts in classes that are mirror images of one another. Is that really how your parent’s raised you? To denigrate the accomplishments of others (and people that you have never met, no less)? You may attend Harvard, but you still have a lot to learn.
Ok, I’m off my soapbox. Again, congratulations on your graduation, Richard.
Congrats my fellow alum!
Is this the antique or natural finish?
It’s the antique finish.
Richard
I know this posting was a while ago
great looking ring
what exact style and size is that?
I’d like to order one
Hi… is this the large men’s HSA ring or the women’s?
And does anyone else have ANY advice or comments regarding balfour vs ringware? I lost my original class ring, and as a Harvard graduate, I want a ring that ONLY actual Harvard graduates are able to obtain…. does anyone know the bottom line on this issue?? Thanks!
It’s the large men’s ring.
Very nice looking ring. Congratulations! I think I speak for the majority of graduate students at Harvard, who are far more mature than the college, when I say that HES degree students are a respected part of Harvard. From what I know of the Extension School, high grades in Harvard courses are required before even being considered for the degree. Perhaps some are ignorant of this fact and confuse the degree students with the open enrollment students, which vary in quality. In any case, way to go! You deserve to be proud.
Congratulations on a job well done. As a fellow alum ’92 from Harvard College I can attest to the hard working students who actually graduate from HES. Only 1% of students who enroll at HES actually earn a degree. Kudos. Nice ring!
If you Google the name “Victor Lustig” the results are kind of interesting.
I graduated from the University of Texas in 1983 – the 100th anniversary year*. It didn’t seem like much at time but over time it’s been kind of a special thing.
Good luck to you.
* Yeah . . . I know, 1636 and all — 100 years is nothing.