Rings as Service Awards - Endless and Cherished Possibilities

Certainly one of the more popular choices in service awards programs is jewelry, for both men and women.  Rings have a long history of being given as a symbolic gesture, which is probably what makes them such a fantastic service award choice, both for recipient and giver.  Since the style, material, even price range is endless, the choices may seem daunting.  But by keeping a few things in mind while you select, the process becomes simpler.

Price point is always important.  Although gold prices are certainly not what they used to be, you don’t need to shy away from jewelry in the service awards program.  Other metals make for great and beautiful buys as well.  Consider sterling silver, which is enjoying a huge resurgence in popularity.  Right on its heels is stainless steel, whose trend as a jewelry metal is growing fast due to its strength, durability, and shine – not to mention affordability!  Of course gold is still a viable option, and there are plenty of affordable pieces out there in this most popular of precious metals.  And recipients of gold will feel they’re getting not just a reminder of their years of service, but an investment piece worth hanging onto for future generations.

Also high on the list of consideration would be style.  In the realm of awards catalog building, there are two basic directions here:  Corporate and Fashion.  Not to say that corporate rings can’t be fashionable!  Indeed they can.  Gemstones and diamond size easily signify years of service, and with a well-placed corporate logo, you’re offering a wonderful token of recognition to your employee.  As years progress, diamonds can be replaced with larger pieces, which many people find rewarding.  

Fashion pieces don’t offer the company logo, but employees often appreciate the choice of a fashion piece.  When selecting rings for your corporate catalog, consider the year levels and what that might say about the recipient.  For instance, someone who has worked for the company for 45 years might appreciate a more classic style in a jewelry piece, whereas many of the employees at the 5-year level may be more willing to choose from contemporary styling.

Whether the rings selected are $50 or $500 and up, offering a few choices is always a great idea, which will help reflect your varied staff.  Style and durability can be had at all price ranges with a little guidance from those in the know.  (We’d like to think that’s us.)  What will result are service awards pieces that will be treasured for their representation of the years of relationship between employer and employee.

To learn more about using rings as part of your service awards program, feel free to contact us at General Motivation Company.  We’d love to help!