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Live Brilliantly Exclusive CLASS JEWELRY GUIDE LIVE BRILLIANTLY EXCLUSIVE SHARE YOUR JOURNEY Get ready to celebrate your most extraordinary moments with a sophisticated style that’s perfect for everyday wear. Make your class ring unique with a gracefully-shaped center stone or an alluring pavé arrangement, both featuring Zirconia from Swarovski®. Most styles allow engraving on both sides of the ring for a high level of customization. YOUR GRAD YEAR ON THE GALLERY J47 J42 J58 J44 J49 J43 J45 J46 J41 J56 J48 J59 J52 J57 J54 J51 J55 J53 J41 14K Yellow Gold, Natural Finish J46 Sterling Silver, Natural Finish J51 Argentium®, Natural Finish J56 18K Rose Gold, Antique Finish J42 14K Yellow Gold, Natural Finish J47 14K White Gold, Antique Finish J52 Argentium®, Natural Finish J57 14K Rose Gold, Natural Finish J43 Argentium®, Natural Finish J48 14K Yellow Gold, Natural Finish J53 14K Yellow Gold, Natural Finish J58 Sterling Silver, Antique Finish J44 10K Yellow Gold, Antique Finish J49 14K Rose Gold, Natural Finish J54 14K White Gold, Antique Finish J59 14K White Gold, Antique Finish J45 18K Yellow Gold, Natural Finish J55 Sterling Silver, Natural Finish 4 | balfour.com balfour.com | 5 NEW! JOURNEY WRAP™ Why shimmer when you can sparkle? Add an extra layer of customized beauty to your Journey Ring featuring Zirconia from Swarovski® or genuine diamonds. Each Journey Wrap comfortably fits around its ring, seamlessly matching the contours. Customize your Journey Wraps to complement or contrast your Journey Ring, then switch your wrap out to update your style anytime! J53 J46 J58 J47 J49 J51 J55 J41 Journey Wrap™ Daytripper, Argentium® J45 Journey Wrap™ Explorer, 14k Yellow Gold J46 Journey Wrap™ Pathfinder, 14k Rose Gold J47 Journey Wrap™ Wanderer, 14k Yellow Gold J45 J49 Journey Wrap™ Wayfarer, Sterling Silver J51 Journey Wrap™ Camper, Celestrium® J53 Journey Wrap™ Venturer, 14k Yellow Gold J41 J55 Journey Wrap™ Weekender, Sterling Silver J58 Journey Wrap™ Roamer, Argentium® Available on select ring styles. 6 | balfour.com J62 BACK VIEW J61 J62 BACK VIEW J62 J64 J62 J61 J61 J63 J61 Round Pavé Pendant J62 Square Pavé Pendant J63 Round Pavé Bracelet J63 J64 Square Pavé Bracelet BACK VIEW EXCLUSIVE JOURNEY PENDANTS AND BRACELETS Tell your story and show off your status with a dazzling collection featuring pendant necklaces and bracelets. Each modern style features a pavé arrangement with Zirconia from Swarovski®, plus your grad year on the back. Now there are even more ways to create your perfect commemorative piece or complement your class ring. Engrave both sides of your pendant balfour.com | 7 DISPLAY YOUR IDENTITY Capture your best moments. This timeless style reminds you that your history is as important as your future. Our most popular ring series allows for the widest range of stone, side design and metal options. Include your name, school, interests and much more. 8 | balfour.com DISPLAY YOUR IDENTITY Capture your best moments. This timeless style reminds you that your history is as important as your future. Our most popular ring series allows for the widest range of stone, side design and metal options. Include your name, school, interests and much more. I24 I22 I45 I23 I21 Add more sparkle to your ring! Upgrade with Zirconia from Swarovski® Available on I21. I22 14K White Gold, Antique Finish I24 14K Yellow Gold, Antique Finish I45 Celestrium™, Antique Finish I21 14K Rose Gold, Natural Finish I23 Argentium®, Natural Finish See more Identity ring styles at balfour.com balfour.com | 9 EXPRESS YOUR IDENTITY Remember the traditions and triumphs you shared with others. The Identity ring series is a time-honored classic with the broadest range of stone, side design and metal options. Display your name, school, interests and much more. Customize this best-selling graduation ring to reflect who you’ve become with a one-of-a-kind design. 10 | balfour.com EXPRESS YOUR IDENTITY Remember the traditions and triumphs you shared with others. The Identity ring series is a time-honored classic with the broadest range of stone, side design and metal options. Display your name, school, interests and much more. Customize this best-selling graduation ring to reflect who you’ve become with a one-of-a-kind design. I14 I12 I13 I74 I11 Add more sparkle to your ring! Upgrade with Zirconia from Swarovski® Available on I11. I14 Celestrium™, Natural Finish I12 14K Yellow Gold, Antique Finish I13 Argentium®, Natural Finish I11 14K White Gold, Antique Finish I74 Balfour Fusion™ Matte See more Identity ring styles at balfour.com balfour.com | 11 A LEGEND FOR HER Choose a graduation ring as noteworthy and enduring as you are. Select one of many stone colors and cuts to frame an optional eye-catching crest enhancement. These retro designs feature dramatic angles representing the excitement of each adventure and accomplishment. L49 L48 L42 L43 L44 L48 10K Yellow Gold, Antique Finish L49 Argentium®, Antique Finish L42 Celestrium™, Antique Finish L43 14K White Gold, Antique Finish 12 | balfour.com L44 14K Rose Gold, Antique Finish A LEGEND FOR HIM Celebrate your triumphs and those who helped you along the way. A rectangular shield-like stone setting allows an optional crest enhancement to create a bold symbol of dedication, determination and success. L32 L31 L39 L36 L35 L48 10K Yellow Gold, Antique Finish L32 14K Yellow Gold, Antique Finish L49 Argentium®, Antique Finish L39 Celestrium™, Antique Finish L42 Celestrium™, Antique Finish L31 14K Yellow Gold, Antique Finish L43 14K White Gold, Antique Finish L36 14K White Gold, Antique Finish L44 14K Rose Gold, Antique Finish L35 Argentium®, Antique Finish See more Legend ring styles at balfour.com balfour.com | 13 REPRESENT YOUR ESSENCE Craft a charming, spirited class ring to remind you of your greatest inspirations, such as friends, family and special occasions. These intricately elegant ring designs allow customizations such as birthstones and specialty stones in a variety of cuts. Each produces a look as impressive as your accomplishments. E87 E63 E89 E68 E101 Celestrium™, Natural Finish E85 E89 Sterling Silver, Antique Finish E87 Rose Gold, Natural Finish E68 14k Yellow Gold, Natural Finish E81 14K White Gold, Natural Finish E101 E46 Argentium®, Antique Finish E63 Celestrium™, Natural Finish E85 14K Yellow Gold, Natural Finish E86 14K White Gold, Natural Finish E88 14K Rose Gold, Natural Finish E86 E62 14K Yellow Gold, Natural Finish E81 E88 E62 E46 14 | balfour.com WHEN BLING IS YOUR THING There are over a million ways to make your ring undeniably you! Take your class ring design to the next level with stone enhancements, cuts and colors, encrusting and more. I44 L39 L48 I66 E81 E63 I53 I63 I62 I85 I68 L38 I44 Argentium®, Antique Finish I45 14k Yellow Gold, Antique Finish I53 14k White Gold, Antique Finish I62 Celestrium™, Antique Finish I63 Balfour Fusion™ I45 E68 I76 I66 14k Yellow Gold, Antique Finish I68 Argentium®, Antique Finish I76 14k Rose Gold, Antique Finish I85 14k Yellow Gold, Antique Finish L38 14k Rose Gold, Antique Finish L39 Celestrium™, Antique Finish L48 14k Rose Gold, Antique Finish I44 balfour.com | 15 EACH PIECE MATTERS Each feature of your ring represents an essential part of you. Seemingly endless design combinations allow you to wear a ring that is truly meaningful. 22 | balfour.com EACH PIECE MATTERS Each feature of your ring represents an essential part of you. Seemingly endless design combinations allow you to wear a ring that is truly meaningful. 4 EASY STEPS STEP 1 DEFINE IT Choose your Style. Best-sellers are featured on the pages listed below. Journey Collection ..............................Pages 4-7 Identity Series .....................................Pages 8-11 Legend Series .....................................Pages 12-13 Essence Series .....................................Pages 14-15 Bling Ring Series .................................Pages 16-17 Liz James Collection .........................Pages 18-21 Standard Collection ...........................Pages 36-37 Standard Limited Collection ............Page 36 STEP 2 SHINE IT Choose your Metal ............................. Pages 24-25 STEP 3 DETAIL IT Choose your Side Designs ................ Pages 26-35 STEP 4 ROCK IT Choose your Stone ..............................Pages 36-39 balfour.com | 23 STEP 2 | SHINE IT—Metals & Finishes Keep the memories from fading with bright, durable metals to stand the test of time, and masterfully-applied finishes to enhance and protect your ring’s details. Both your metal and your finish ensure that your investment continues to look as vibrant as when you first receive it. FINISHES ANTIQUE NATURAL RAW BY BALFOUR™ * Enhance your design detail Display your design in its Improve your ring’s fine with a black antique finish. original, natural finish. details with a premium matte finish. (Not available for Journey series) EXCLUSIVE BALFOUR FUSION™ MATTE* MOSSY OAK® CAMO* Contrast the vibrancy of your stones Display your love for the outdoors wherever you go. and other accents with Celestrium™ From the mountains to the bottomlands, these rugged covered in a matte carbon finish. finishes blend a variety of tones. Choose from six (Not available for Journey series) official Mossy Oak camo patterns. (Not available for Essence or Journey series) EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE DETAILS PALM SIDE INSIDE ENGRAVING SMOOTH SCULPTURED** FULL NAME INITIALS Polished back Textured back * Additional charge may apply. ** Not available for I22, I24, I46, I47, I68, Essence, Journey, Standard and Standard Limited Series. † Balfour Fusion™ available with natural or matte finish only. 24 | balfour.com METALS ARGENTIUM® STERLING SILVER Tarnish-resistant, hypoallergenic and brighter than platinum, EXCLUSIVE Buffed to a high shine, 92.5% pure sterling silver 96% pure Argentium silver is on a level all its own. is one of the most affordable precious metals available. ANTIQUE NATURAL RAW BY ANTIQUE NATURAL RAW BY BALFOUR™ BALFOUR™ CELESTRIUM™ WHITE GOLD A jeweler’s grade stainless steel that polishes to a brilliant silver Available in 10K, 14K and 18K, white gold features all the luster, Celestrium is durable, tarnish-resistant and easy to maintain.
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