Vintage 1954 Jostens 10K Yellow & Rose Gold High School Class Ring – Size 6.5

For Sale by Auction in
Marion, Ohio, US

Production Era: Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco Transition (c. 1954) Manufacturer: Jostens (Officially Hallmarked) Metal Composition: Solid 10K Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Ring Size: US 6.5 (Mandel Verified) Weight: [Insert Exact Weight in Grams here] Detailed Condition & Visual Analysis This authentic Jostens high school class ring from the Class of 1954 features a…

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Marion, Ohio, United States (US)

Item description:

Production Era: Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco Transition (c. 1954)
Manufacturer: Jostens (Officially Hallmarked)
Metal Composition: Solid 10K Yellow Gold and Rose Gold
Ring Size: US 6.5 (Mandel Verified)
Weight: [Insert Exact Weight in Grams here]
Detailed Condition & Visual Analysis
This authentic Jostens high school class ring from the Class of 1954 features a distinctive, multi-layered stepped signet design.
The Face: Showcases an intricate two-tone aesthetic, contrasting a central rose gold shield crest against a stylized white-gold/yellow-gold background. The center is highlighted with original black enamel detailing.
The Shoulders: The geometric, ribbed shoulders cleanly flank the centerpiece. The left shoulder displays a split “19” alongside a prominent “J”, while the right shoulder features “54” and the letter “H”.
Interior Bands: The inner band features a crisp, deep “JOSTEN 10K” maker’s hallmark. Two original circular black factory assembly alignment stamps are completely intact behind the center emblem face.
Condition Report
Excellent vintage condition with normal light surface wear, minor micro-scratches, and light patina consistent with a 70+ year old academic keepsake. The black enamel background is remarkably well-preserved with sharp contrast. Band is perfectly intact and round, showing no signs of previous structural sizing repairs.