There is no argument of cost versus quality at Herff Jones. We will not compromise quality in the production of your ring. While other college ring manufacturers focus on cost, we put the emphasis on the value to our customer. All Herff Jones rings are individually hand polished to enhance the brilliance of their deeply carved details, as opposed to tumble finishing batches of rings all at once to save time and money. Our gold finishes are bonded electrolytically to the surface of the ring creating a "gold on gold" look that gives long-lasting luster to the ring as opposed to the more common process of applying a "painted on" finish. In addition, Herff Jones rings feature seamless one piece construction for strength and durability.