Badge Trends? - Page 270

frangiblefacade · #**4036** 11-17-2011, 01:49 AM

Anyone know what the badge is on the left? I found this while looking at ASA stuff on that site, and was curious.

naraht · #**4037** 11-18-2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by frangiblefacade

Anyone know what the badge is on the left? I found this while looking at ASA stuff on that site, and was curious.

The symbol in the upper right is that of a flask, so I'm thinking something in the Chemistry/Pharmacy type Professional or Honorary. I'm sort of surprised at a "C" in a badge though, which may mean an english name for the group rather than a greek one.

frangiblefacade · #**4038** 11-18-2011, 05:32 PM

Oh wow, that makes sense. Thanks for letting me know! And no, I have no clue what school this is from. The auction only lists the left badge as a CCP pin... so I don't think the seller even really knows what it is or where it is from.

pbear19 · #**4039** 11-19-2011, 05:51 PM

Found this image from some pics of an anniversary celebration this past spring...

This is the badge of a former Grand President (the position now known as International President), along with her honor roll pin (the highest award given to any individual within Gamma Phi) and what I'm sure is her husband's badge. She was an amazing, lovely woman, who recently passed away, and it warmed my heart to see a pic of her proudly displaying this amazing collection of badges. Assuming the sweetheart badge was one she received when she (he) was in college, it would be circa 1940.

homeward*bound · #**4040** 11-20-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pbear19

Hey badge addicts. I will probably chicken out, but I've been tempted for ages to see about a custom badge, and I thought I'd ask for opinions.

My birthstone is amethyst, and I wear a silver/amethyst ring every day. I adore this badge:

But I want something else done with the Gamma and Beta. So I was thinking either pearls, so like this badge, only in silver with amethyst covering the Phi:

Or with the letters chased instead of jeweled, like this badge in silver, with amethyst covering the Phi:

I also like the idea of alternating pearls and amethyst, but I've never seen anything like that and can't quite picture it in my head.

Thoughts?

Monkeying with Photoshop to help out a sister is so much more fun than working on my manuscript. It should be obvious I only know enough Photoshop to be dangerous, but hopefully these will help you visualize the options you're dreaming about.

Amethyst Phi on Pearl Gamma and Beta

Alternating Amethyst and Pearl Phi

Amethyst Phi on Chased Gamma and Beta

naraht · #**4041** 11-20-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by frangiblefacade

Oh wow, that makes sense. Thanks for letting me know! And no, I have no clue what school this is from. The auction only lists the left badge as a CCP pin... so I don't think the seller even really knows what it is or where it is from.

From talking to a historian at Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry Professional), I found someone who wants the unknown pin and would like to bid jointly with someone who wants the ASA pin. I will PM any interested ASA

MysticCat · #**4042** 11-20-2011, 04:38 PM

^^^ Perhaps rather than putting his email on a public board, you can offer to PM any interested ASA.

MaryPoppins · #**4043** 11-25-2011, 11:24 AM

Lately, I have been haunted by a vision of a gold Theta Kite with alternating turquoise and blue or fire opal. Thought I read somewhere that only milky opal is now available which I think would look icky with turquoise. The late Victorian badges (all groups) to early Twentieth Century badges with their gorgeous unusual gems really set me on fire. What do y'all think?

PiAlphaGammaFM · #**4044** 11-25-2011, 04:38 PM

All of these badges are absolutely gorgeous, it makes me feel a little nervious at the prospect of designing my org's badges.. :S

lovespink88 · #**4045** 11-25-2011, 05:26 PM

^^ Please share! I love local badges! It's always exciting to see something new and different.

ETA: WOW nevermind, I can't read. I thought you said at the prospect of sharing my org's badge.... oops!

katydidKD · #**4046** 11-25-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by homeward*bound

Monkeying with Photoshop to help out a sister is so much more fun than working on my manuscript. It should be obvious I only know enough Photoshop to be dangerous, but hopefully these will help you visualize the options you're dreaming about.

Amethyst Phi on Pearl Gamma and Beta

Alternating Amethyst and Pearl Phi

Amethyst Phi on Chased Gamma and Beta

I vote for the second one, but the second one with a chased gamma and beta

AOII Angel · #**4047** 12-04-2011, 04:29 PM

I saw a beautiful Sigma Chi badge at a pawn shop today if any Sigma Chi's want info.

adpi*violet · #**4048** 12-05-2011, 01:46 PM

Happy Birthday and Christmas and Birthday and Christmas to me from my hubby!
Just ordered this 160th badge today.

Got the permanent rope border pendant and crown turquoise all in white gold.

Can't wait to actually get it (in 6 or so weeks).

AOII Angel · #**4049** 12-05-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by adpi*violet

Happy Birthday and Christmas and Birthday and Christmas to me from my hubby!
Just ordered this 160th badge today.

Got the permanent rope border pendant and crown turquoise all in white gold.

Can't wait to actually get it (in 6 or so weeks).

Well Happy all of the above! Can't wait to see a real picture of it.

ms_gwyn · #**4050** 12-13-2011, 12:38 PM

This was just posted on the Chi O FB page....all I can say is WOW....

"Just did a fun photo shoot here at the Executive Headquarters of all of our beautiful Chi Omega jewelry! We even got our hands on the Governing Council's badges -- talk about some pretty major BLING, Sisters! Which one is your favorite?"