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Old 11-19-2010, 10:26 PM
TweedleDee199 TweedleDee199 is offline
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Badges: To Jewel Or Not To Jewel?

So I need to get my badge ordered this week and I'm more or less pulling my hair out trying to decide between a more traditional two toned badge:

https://www.hjgreek.com/index.cfm?ev...roduct_ID=9954

or a more individualized jeweled one:
https://www.hjgreek.com/index.cfm?ev...roduct_ID=9938

My parents have both voted for the two toned because they think it "pops" more, while my friends have unanimously voted jeweled, because well, its just really freaking pretty. However my mom brought up the issues that having jewelry with any sort of gem can invite, such as damages, pieces falling off, etc. I was wondering what people's thoughts on the matters were? Has anyone ever had issues with a jeweled badge? Also, please feel free to cast a vote on which one I should order. I know its my decision in the end but that certainly doesn't mean I can't be swayed by some peer pressure
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Old 11-19-2010, 10:33 PM
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I really like the unjeweled one better.

I have an unjeweled badge, but that was a decision of economy as much as aesthetic.

I will tell you that if you're wearing a delicate fabric, there's always a chance of a jeweled badge snagging it, but that said, they're both really nice. Trust your gut!
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Old 11-19-2010, 10:33 PM
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The jeweled badge is gorgeous, but there's something so striking about the two toned badge.

As a Delta Zeta, I can't really customize my badge but I'd say look around at all the badges you can online and especially in person.

Which one do picture yourself getting excited to pin on?

The good news is that all Gamma Phi Beta badges are gorgeous so you really can't go wrong.
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Old 11-19-2010, 11:16 PM
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We don't have such options (as we have pearls only).

But a lot of my friends whose sororities DO have jeweled options tended to choose based on the ones they were able to see in person.

Example: "Well Becky has the sapphire one and it looks goregous in person, and Suzie has the amethyst one and it looks great, so it's between those two."
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Old 11-19-2010, 11:20 PM
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So I need to get my badge ordered this week and I'm more or less pulling my hair out trying to decide between a more traditional two toned badge:

https://www.hjgreek.com/index.cfm?ev...roduct_ID=9954

or a more individualized jeweled one:
https://www.hjgreek.com/index.cfm?ev...roduct_ID=9938

My parents have both voted for the two toned because they think it "pops" more, while my friends have unanimously voted jeweled, because well, its just really freaking pretty. However my mom brought up the issues that having jewelry with any sort of gem can invite, such as damages, pieces falling off, etc. I was wondering what people's thoughts on the matters were? Has anyone ever had issues with a jeweled badge? Also, please feel free to cast a vote on which one I should order. I know its my decision in the end but that certainly doesn't mean I can't be swayed by some peer pressure
I'm pretty classic in my tastes so I'd go with pearls, and only on the Phi. My badge is crown pearl and there is a pearl sticking up on the center of the Alpha and I've never caught it on anything.

http://www.hjgreek.com/index.cfm?eve...roduct_ID=9933

With the two tone I'd be concerned about scratches on it that would be more obvious due to the contrast, points with pearls move my eyes all over the place, and all pearl crown badges make the Gamma and Beta become one letter and I can't see them individually. I'm so set with keeping the old style badge I'm not a fan of our silver option now.
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Old 11-19-2010, 11:50 PM
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Jeweled badges like that are so pretty...but I have to say that two tone badge truly does "pop". It's gorgeous.

I have a pearl badge with a diamond in the center, and I'll say that at some point the diamond has disappeared...I still haven't fixed it or ordered a new one, so I don't know if it's a pain to repair them or not, but it is something to consider.
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Old 11-20-2010, 12:43 AM
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As the owner of a pearled AOII badge for 17 years, I have never had an issue with my jewels falling out, catching on things or otherwise causing problems. Don't let that cause you to opt out of a jeweled badge. That being said, I love the two toned badge. It is really distinctive. In the end, you have to be happy with your choice...not your parents or your friends. I agree with pixell, think about which one will make you happiest pinning onto your shirt for the rest of your life. I still love my badge as much as the first day I bought it (of course, I love the 11 other badges I have since rescued, too! )
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Old 11-20-2010, 12:55 AM
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The 2 toned is gorgeous. I have to admit I'm a BLING girl
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Old 11-20-2010, 01:13 AM
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I think the 2 toned is prettier, and the pearls and pink stones sort of make the phi become invisible. The meaning of Phi might be your favorite secret so it would be a shame for it to lose its place on the badge.
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Old 11-20-2010, 05:10 AM
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They're both beautiful but I really love the jeweled one. I especially like that it's more than just pearls.
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Old 11-20-2010, 05:51 AM
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the two toned one is gorgeous!
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Old 11-20-2010, 06:51 AM
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I have a jeweled badge, and I've never regretted it. I've never had a problem with it, and I wear it often. I have the emeralds-- it has a persoanal meaning to me. All of the badges are beautiful...
Good Luck with your choice-- but remember pick the badge that YOU want, don't let others persuade you. It's a choice you'll have to live with forever or until you buy another badge! ;-)
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Old 11-20-2010, 10:16 AM
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Like other said, the most important thing to remember is that this is your badge, so get what makes you happy.

That said, my vote is for the jeweled one--ruby is my birthstone
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Old 11-20-2010, 10:57 AM
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I've had no problems with my crown pearl badge - and I love our jeweled badges!
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Old 11-20-2010, 11:47 AM
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I also really think the two-toned pops more... but it is your badge, so get the one you adore!
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