Antique LGB Co. L.G. Balfour Gold Lapis School / Fraternal Signet Ring

LGB Co. L.G. Balfour 14K Yellow Gold Lapis School / Fraternal Ring

This distinctive antique gold ring was crafted by L.G. Balfour Company (LGB Co.), one of America’s most renowned manufacturers of institutional, collegiate, and fraternal jewelry. Founded in Attleboro, Massachusetts in 1913, Balfour became widely respected for producing finely made class rings and ceremonial pieces for universities, military institutions, and fraternal organizations.

The ring is set with a striking lapis lazuli panel, a gemstone prized since antiquity for its deep celestial blue color and subtle golden flecks of pyrite. Lapis lazuli has long been associated with wisdom, honor, and prestige, making it a particularly fitting choice for rings commemorating academic or fraternal achievement.

The substantial gold mounting displays finely sculpted side details, reflecting the craftsmanship typical of mid-20th-century American jewelry workshops. Such rings were traditionally worn as proud symbols of affiliation, accomplishment, and personal identity.

Today, pieces like this hold appeal not only as wearable historical artifacts but also as collectible examples of American collegiate and fraternal jewelry design.

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