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Vintage 1951 Jostens Solid 10K Yellow Gold Men’s Class Ring AHS Ames High School ? Art Deco Name RHH Initials Josten Signed Marked Size Approx. 7.75-8 Weight Approx. 6.9-7 Grams. Very Nice
Classic 1951 solid 10K yellow gold men’s class ring by Jostens, featuring a bold geometric shield design with black enamel and raised year numerals “1951” on the shoulders.
The central crest displays a stylized “AHS” monogram within a beveled Art Deco–inspired frame, representing the school’s initials. Inside band marked “JOSTEN 10K” and engraved with personal initials “R.H.H.” (or possibly “K.H.H.”) from the original owner.
Details:
• Size: Approx. 7.75–8
• Weight: Approx. 6.9–7.0 grams
• Maker: Jostens, USA
• Material: Solid 10K yellow gold
• Era: Early 1950s
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; light surface wear consistent with age, see photos.
A fine example of postwar American craftsmanship, combining Jostens’ renowned goldsmithing with Art Deco–Midcentury styling and the enduring pride of the 1951 graduating class of “AHS.”
The specific school is not confirmed but may correspond to one of the following institutions:
Ames High School (Ames, Iowa) — highly plausible for this period and style.
Arlington High School (multiple states).
Albany High School (various states).
Abilene High School (Texas).
Or another regional “AHS” (e.g., Adams, Anderson, or Aurora High School).
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