Custom College Class Rings Designed Around Your Story

Yes. San Jose Jewelers offers officially licensed fan rings and class rings through each university and its authorized licensing partners. When you purchase a custom college ring or university ring from San Jose Jewelers, you can feel confident knowing that all university seals, logos, and trademarks used in your design are approved for legal use and meet official licensing standards. Official licensing helps ensure your college ring features authentic school artwork, accurate branding, and high-quality design details that honor your university with pride.

With over 40 years of jewelry experience, San Jose Jewelers is proud to create licensed custom college rings that celebrate your achievements and school spirit.

Yes. San Jose Jewelers provides a lifetime warranty on eligible 10K and 14K gold fan rings and class rings, helping protect your investment for years to come. Our lifetime warranty for qualifying gold custom college rings includes:

• Professional Cleaning & Polishing — Helps maintain the appearance and shine of your ring over time.
• Ring Resizing — Available for eligible ring designs and size adjustments.
• Workmanship Coverage — Protection against qualifying workmanship-related issues for the life of the ring.

Because every custom college ring is designed for long-term wear and often becomes a meaningful keepsake or family heirloom, we believe ongoing support is just as important as craftsmanship. Warranty coverage can vary based on the ring’s metal type and design. Details for other materials, including Platinum Silver, are available in our full warranty policy.

The typical production time for most San Jose Jewelers fan rings and class rings is 5–10 weeks from the date your order is placed.

Every custom college ring is made to order and handcrafted based on your unique design selections, including ring top style, band style, metal type, university seal, and stone options. Because each university ring is individually customized, production times can vary slightly depending on material availability, design complexity, and seasonal order volume. Production timelines may be longer during peak ring seasons, especially in the Spring and Fall around graduation ceremonies and ring celebrations. If you need your college class ring for a May graduation, December graduation, alumni event, or special milestone, we strongly recommend ordering as early as possible to help ensure on-time delivery. Once your order is submitted, you can track the progress of your custom ring anytime through the San Jose Jewelers order status portal.

Yes. San Jose Jewelers offers in-person ring sizing appointments, university pop-up events, and private consultations for customers shopping for custom fan rings and class rings.

You can visit our showroom in Waco, Texas for professional ring sizing, personalized design guidance, and the opportunity to see select college rings and university jewelry in person. Meeting with our team allows you to compare ring styles, metal options, stone choices, and sizing before placing your order.

During the Spring and Fall semesters, San Jose Jewelers also travels to universities across Texas and other select states for college ring pop-up events and sizing appointments. These events are a great opportunity for students, alumni, and families to get professionally sized, view sample rings, and ask questions about designing a custom college ring. You can view all upcoming sizing events and pop-up locations on our events page.

San Jose Jewelers offers several premium center stone options for custom fan rings and class rings, allowing you to choose the look, durability, and budget that best fits your style. Our most popular center stone options for custom college rings include:

• Moissanite — A highly durable gemstone known for exceptional brilliance and fire. Moissanite is a popular choice for customers who want maximum sparkle at a lower price point than traditional diamonds.
• Lab-Grown Diamonds — Real diamonds created in a controlled laboratory environment. Lab-grown diamonds offer the same physical and visual properties as natural diamonds while often providing better size and value.
• Earth-Mined (Natural) Diamonds — Traditional diamonds formed naturally over billions of years. These are often chosen by customers seeking timeless luxury and long-term heirloom value.

In addition to diamond options, San Jose Jewelers also offers a variety of colored stones, birthstones, and alternative gemstones to help personalize your university ring even further. Whether you want classic diamond brilliance or bold school-color styling, our custom college rings can be tailored to match your vision.

San Jose Jewelers offers several premium metal options for custom fan rings and class rings, allowing you to choose the balance of durability, appearance, and budget that best fits your style. Our most popular metal options for custom college rings include:

• Platinum Silver — San Jose Jewelers’ signature silver alloy designed to offer a bright white appearance with improved durability and tarnish resistance compared to traditional sterling silver. This is a popular choice for customers who want the look of white precious metal at a more affordable price point.
• 10K Gold — A durable and budget-friendly gold option that is well-suited for everyday wear. Many customers choose 10K gold for college class rings because it offers excellent strength and long-term value.
• 14K Gold — A premium gold option with higher gold content, richer color, and a more luxurious feel. 14K gold is a popular choice for customers wanting an elevated heirloom-quality university ring. Depending on your design, yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold color options may also be available.

If you are interested in alternative metals or specialty materials for your custom ring, our team would be happy to discuss available options with you.

Yes. San Jose Jewelers offers ring resizing for eligible fan rings and class rings as part of our warranty coverage for qualifying metal types. If your custom college ring does not fit perfectly after delivery, our team can help guide you through the ring resizing process. We understand that sizing can sometimes vary, especially with online orders, which is why we work closely with customers to help achieve the best possible fit.

The availability of resizing depends on factors such as the ring design, metal type, and the amount of size adjustment needed. While many custom class rings can be resized successfully, some highly specialized or alternative metal designs may have resizing limitations. If you have sizing concerns before or after placing your order, we recommend contacting the San Jose Jewelers team for personalized assistance. For complete details, please review our full warranty and resizing policy.

We recommend ordering your San Jose Jewelers custom fan ring or class ring as early as possible, especially if you need it for a graduation ceremony, ring celebration, or other important milestone. To help ensure on-time delivery for major graduation seasons, we recommend the following order deadlines:

• May Graduation: Order by March 1
• December Graduation: Order by October 1

Most custom college rings and university rings require approximately 5–10 weeks for production, since each ring is made to order based on your selected top style, band design, metal type, university seal, stone options, and custom engravings.

Ordering early helps reduce stress, provides more flexibility for design changes, and gives extra time for shipping or potential sizing adjustments before your big day. If your graduation or event date is approaching quickly, we encourage you to contact the San Jose Jewelers team as soon as possible to discuss rush availability.

The difference between a fan ring and a class ring often comes down to university licensing agreements and legal terminology, not necessarily the ring’s quality or craftsmanship. Some universities have exclusive contracts with specific jewelry companies that grant only those companies the right to market certain rings as official class rings or allow them to participate in official university ring ceremonies. Because of these legal agreements, other licensed jewelers may be required to use the term fan ring instead, even when offering a similar high-quality custom university ring.

A fan ring is an officially licensed university ring that can be purchased and worn by students, alumni, parents, and fans to celebrate school pride and achievements. In many cases, fan rings offer similar customization options as traditional college class rings, including custom ring tops, band styles, metals, stones, and engravings. If participating in a university’s official ring ceremony is important to you, we recommend checking with that school’s alumni association or ring program for current eligibility requirements.

Yes. San Jose Jewelers creates custom fan rings and class rings for current students, alumni, graduates, and even family members celebrating a loved one’s academic journey. You do not need to be a current student to order a custom college ring. Many customers purchase rings years after graduation as an alumni class ring, a meaningful keepsake, or as a replacement college ring after losing or damaging their original ring.

We frequently help customers replace lost class rings, upgrade older rings into premium designs, or create custom university rings that better reflect their personal style. Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, our team can help you design a ring that honors your achievements and school pride.

Traditionally, a college class ring is worn on the ring finger of the right hand, leaving the left ring finger available for an engagement or wedding ring. However, there is no strict rule—you may wear yours on whichever finger feels most comfortable and meaningful. Some universities also have traditions involving ring placement and seal direction, so check with your school or alumni association. Learn more about class ring traditions and finger placement.

Yes, you can wear a class ring on your left hand. Although class rings are traditionally worn on the right hand—leaving the left ring finger available for engagement and wedding rings—there are no strict rules. Choose the hand that best suits your comfort, lifestyle, and personal meaning. Learn more about wearing a class ring on your left hand.

You can wear your college class ring for graduation ceremonies, alumni events, reunions, professional networking, milestone celebrations, or everyday occasions. It serves as a meaningful reminder of your achievement and can spark connections with fellow alumni. For formal or professional settings, pair it with minimal jewelry so it complements your appearance. Explore more occasions and styling ideas for showcasing your college class ring.

Yes, a quality college class ring can be worth it for its lifelong sentimental and personal value. It commemorates your college experience, displays pride in your university, and can help you connect with fellow alumni in social and professional settings. Although class rings generally are not purchased as financial investments, a well-made ring can become a lasting keepsake—and even a family heirloom. Learn more about whether college class rings are worth it.

A college ring ceremony is a university tradition that celebrates students’ academic achievements through the presentation or recognition of their class rings. Ceremonies may include speeches, school traditions, photographs, and participation by family and friends. Requirements vary by university, so always confirm ring eligibility and participation details with your school’s alumni association. Learn more about college ring ceremonies and what to expect.