17 December 2008
Jostens Enters Eagle Ring Battle
Posted by admin under: recognition .
I recently discussed the new Eagle Honor ring designed by an Eagle Scout and his dad. It looks like the venerable high school class ring company Jostens isn’t taking this new competition lightly as they’ve issued a press release regarding their own Eagle Scout ring. They then double down with the news about Woodbadge rings.
Jostens will now help Eagle Scouts® celebrate and recognize their significant achievement with customized and personalized rings under license from the Boy Scouts of America®. Eagle Scout is the highest rank that can be achieved as a Boy Scout and only 5% of all Scouts have attained the award since its inception in 1912. The Eagle Scout ring features a Red, White and Blue top with the Eagle Scout® Boy Scouts of America® logo. The ring sides feature the universal Eagle emblem and is personalized with the Eagle Scout’s name and year the award was achieved.
The Boy Scouts of America has also licensed Jostens to produce Wood Badge® rings to recognize adult volunteers that have completed the Boy Scouts of America Wood Badge advanced leadership training. The Wood Badge® signet ring displays the Wood Badge shield on the ring top, the universal symbol on one side and one of eight mascots on the other side.
Sales price? $185-$190. David, Goliath has entered the battle field.
- Eagle Honor Ring Gets National OK
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- American Legion’s Eagle Scout of the Year
- David Cano Can
13 Comments so far...
Missy Says:
17 December 2008 at 5:06 pm.
I think the boy scouts and girl scouts should allow other compaines who do rings besides Jostens to be licenced to use thier logo as well. Having competition in the marketplace only gives more varity and better value for all.
Dan - Scouting News Says:
17 December 2008 at 6:20 pm.
I was noticing quite a few google adsense ads for the Jostens ring. I’m a bigger fan of the simpler design of the Honor Ring…
Jostens Will Help Eagle Scouts® Celebrate Their Achievement With Customized and Personalized Rings | Scouting News Says:
17 December 2008 at 6:39 pm.
[...] Hat Tip: BoyandGirlScouts.com: Jostens Enters Eagle Ring Battle [...]
admin Says:
17 December 2008 at 6:57 pm.
You’re right, Missy. And in this post, http://www.boyandgirlscouts.com/equipment/new-stuff-for-boy-scouts/, I talked about how other companies could do that. Basically, the BSA has to review a company for their ability to handle demand and proper business practices as well as paying a license fee and royalties. BSA doesn’t want people to start buying something only to have the business not deliver, according to the BSA licensing statements.
Carmen Says:
7 January 2009 at 12:06 am.
At least the Boys Scouts get an Eagle ring for their hard work. I have both a son who’s a Boy Scout and a daughter who’s a Girl Scout and earned her Gold Award. Unfortunately, We have NOT been able to find anyone who makes a Girl Scout Gold Award ring. I know they made them a few years ago but I can’t find them now. Can anyone help?
admin Says:
8 January 2009 at 11:40 am.
Hi, Carmen. Here’s a link to the Girl Scout online store with a Gold Award ring. Says it’s $150 marked down from $625.50. Wow. That’s quite a mark-down.
http://goshop.girlscouts.org/GSUSAOnline/GSProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=GIRL+SCOUT+GOLD+AWARD+RING
David Says:
11 January 2009 at 3:40 pm.
Admin — competition is GOOD!!…….rocks and slingshots are cheap…..
BTW due to a technological manufacturing breakthrough, my sterling silver ring is now $175.00.
Missy & Carmen — happy to work with ideas regarding a new gold award ring design for Girl Scouts. It takes time for design, manufacturing processes, and licensing. The Eagle Honor Ring took over a year from design to finished licensed product. Would love to work with y’all on it.
admin Says:
13 January 2009 at 1:41 pm.
LOL. How slow I am. I just realized you posted your comment with the name “David” even though it’s the good folks over at the Eagle Honor Ring company. Hmmm. I feel a post in the works regarding your updated price.
Leo Fonbuena Says:
5 July 2009 at 9:59 pm.
I need to order two Eagle Scout Ring just like what’s in the advertized picture. How much is it and how soon can it be delivered to my addres in Duarte, California 91010? I need the ring by 21 July 2009. Please advice ASAP
Chris Says:
3 September 2009 at 10:35 am.
ArtCarved has the license to produce both Boy Scout and Eagle Scout rings. They canbe found at http://www.joyjewelers.com. The guys that work there are terrific and the quality is awesome.
Leslie Says:
3 September 2009 at 10:42 am.
That’s awesome! Small world! I ordered something from Joy Jewelers last Christmas and they were terrific! Fast and easy to work with!
kathynkevin1 Says:
2 November 2009 at 11:34 am.
OK I am completely lost. I have found the ring I love and now dont know how to order it for my stepson….Please advise ASAP!!!!
Heidi Says:
2 January 2010 at 9:45 pm.
Artcarved has the licensing on Girl Scout class rings – contact GSUSA in New York for the info Heidi
