OFFICIAL RING COLLECTION
THE OU RING TELLS A STORY, A STORY OF PEOPLE, PLACE AND POSSIBILITIES… OU RING STORY The OU ring is a reminder of the determined visionaries who have defned our history, as well as those who will propel us forward. The University of Oklahoma is devoted to the aspirations of the next generation and is comprised of students, faculty and staff who continue to invest in a better tomorrow. Those of you who wear this ring today have seen the possibilities and have dared to follow your dreams. You are the University. Each of our ring’s attributes represent a piece of our character and spirit. Made of gold with the interlocking OU at its center, these features symbolize the quality of an OU education and the strength of our pride. The Cherokee Gothic style border honors our diverse community and reminds us that we are all valued members of the OU family. Constructed as senior class gifts from previous generations and placed at every major entrance to campus, our iconic arches are featured on each side of the OU ring as gateways that welcome the innovative thinker. The offcial ring of the University of Oklahoma depicts our commitment to sharing knowledge and discovering new ideas. At our University the possibilities are endless. Every student who earns the right to wear the OU ring has lived by example and persevered with courage. As our frst university president David Ross Boyd said, “What possibilities!”
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THE STORIED SYMBOLISM BEHIND
OU UNIVERSITY LOGO The interlocking OU at the center of the ring is perhaps the most universal and most recognizable symbol of the University.
TRADITIONAL BORDER
All who wear the University of Oklahoma ring have a timeless reminder of their memories and achievements.
The traditional border of the University seal encircles the ring top reminding everyone that while we are a diverse campus community, we are all included and valued as members of the OU family.
1890 As a result of the frst territorial legislature, with the help of Governor George Washington Steele, the University of Oklahoma was established in the city of Norman on December 18, 1890.
THE SOWER The central fgure of the University seal, sowing not only the seeds of knowledge and opportunity but also the seeds of history and tradition.
ARCHES The arches on each side of the ring are the most common symbol of the Cherokee Gothic architectural style that is apparent throughout most campus structures. They provide both symbolic and actual welcome gateways at every major entrance to our campus. 3 | jostens.com/college
YOUR OU RING
TREES
Boyd not only busied himself with the building of an academic institution, but with his own money and his own hands began planting trees that became forebearers of the beautiful campus of today. jostens.com/college | 4
OFFICIAL RING
OFFICIAL RING COLLECTION
LARGE B564K
MEDIUM G564K
SMALL M564K
Shown in yellow 10K, two-tone metal with a satin fnish
Shown in white 14K, two-tone metal with antique fnish
Shown in yellow 10K metal with antique fnish
X-LARGE X3993
LARGE S3993
MEDIUM B3993
SMALL M3993
OFFICIAL RING WITH STONE
X-LARGE S564K Shown in Silver Elite® with a satin fnish
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NEW
SIGNET RING WITH OU LARGE B7860
NEW
SIGNET RING WITH SEAL MEDIUM M7860
NEW
SEAL TOP WITH STONE EDGE GAC71
NEW
OU TOP WITH STONE EDGE GAC71
NEW
OU TOP WITH ROPE EDGE GL26
NEW
SEAL TOP WITH ROPE EDGE GL26
YOU ’ V E E A R N E D T H E R IG H T T O W E A R T H E R I NG
YELLOW METAL OPTIONS • Yellow Gold: 10K, 14K and 18K • Solaris Elite™
STONE OPTIONS
Yellow Antique
Yellow Satin Alternating Stones
WHITE METAL OPTIONS • • •
Solid Stones
STONES
White Gold: 10K, 14K and 18K Silver Elite® White Lustrium®
CZ OR DIAMOND
White Antique
White Satin
Metal options vary by design. Sterling silver available on select designs.
SIMULATED GARNET
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THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA RING BOX With the purchase of the OU Ring, each recipient will receive a keepsake presentation box decorated with the OU Seal.
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS You have earned the right to proudly wear the Offcial OU Ring as a sign of your lifelong connection to the University of Oklahoma.
STUDENTS AND ALUMNI WHO HAVE
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