The University of Kent

This high quality collection of jewellery has been created for you to commemorate your association with The University of Kent and to celebrate your achievements there.

It features the shield from the original coat of arms of the University.

The pieces are beautiful and made to a very high standard, supporting the reputation and status of the University.

The collection includes:

• signet rings in both men's and women's styles (sometimes called Graduation Rings)
• cufflinks with traditional chain links or T-bar fittings
• charm bracelet
• stick pin
• pendant

The collection is offered in silver, 9ct and 18ct gold. Many items are also available to order in white gold, 22ct gold and platinum. Please contact us for a current price if your particular requirement is not listed.

The jewellery is designed to be worn by:

Alumni * Students * Graduands * Members of Staff * Friends of the University

Some Background...

The University of Kent was granted its Royal Charter in 1965 when the first 500 students arrived on the Canterbury campus.

Since then the University has developed dramatically to include campuses in Medway, Tonbridge and Wye, with student numbers now exceeding 15,000.

In addition, with a site in the centre of Brussels and the innovative University of the Transmanche, numerous European courses and excellent links to London and the continent, Kent is truly the UK's European university.

The University shield, which is engraved on this collection of jewellery, was taken from the coat of arms of the County of Kent. It incorporates a white horse rearing on its hind leg and this image is reputed to be the symbol of the ancient Saxon kingdom of Kent.

The three black birds are Cornish choughs that were taken from the arms of the City of Canterbury. They derive from the arms ascribed to Thomas Becket who was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170.