Your class year

Choose your year to see it on the crest.

Explore halo colors

No need to choose a color when ordering. Every illuminated crest includes a remote control to choose any color, adjust the brightness or select music mode so the halo pulses with your music. These swatches preview color only; music-reactive lighting is a feature of the actual Light version.

White halo preview

Your year. Your crest.Personalization and lighting preview. Actual halo color and brightness may vary.

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16 inches · Personal display
36 inches · Statement display
60 inches · Large display

Relative height comparison. Measure the full width and height of your available space before ordering.

Illuminated wall display

3D Laser Etched Illuminated Ring Crest

The Band of Gold just got bigger.

Turn the iconic face of your Citadel ring into a commanding wall display. Three-dimensional, laser-etched detailing and your graduation year give the Band of Gold a presence that transforms your space. Choose from six sizes, from a personal home-office display to a dramatic focal point for a room or gathering space. The illuminated version includes a remote control to choose your halo color, adjust brightness or switch on music mode. Music-reactive lighting makes the halo pulse with your music, bringing extra energy to your game room or celebration. Choose steady lighting for everyday display. An unlit version is also available. Every size is personalized with a class year from 1950 through 2030.

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The Citadel Collection

10% of every purchase is donated back to the Palmetto Ring Fund.

Choose a size and lighting option to see your price

Proudly Made in the USAU.S. Patent Pending

Unlit from $299 · Illuminated with remote from $449

Choose your class year in the preview

Size

Measure your space before ordering.

Lighting option

Every size offers Light or No light. Choose Light for halo backlighting and an included remote to choose any color and adjust the brightness. Music-reactive lighting is included with the Light option: select music mode on the remote to make the halo pulse with your music, or use steady lighting for everyday display.

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Shipping is $1.50 per inch, with or without light. Payment in full at checkout.

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Made to order. Production and delivery take about four weeks for most displays. For a ring ceremony or gift deadline, confirm timing before ordering. Review your cart and continue to secure Square payment.

Before you order

Have a gift deadline? Ask us to confirm production and delivery timing for your selection.

Confirm weight, mounting hardware, power connection and indoor or outdoor suitability with us before choosing your installation.

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The gallery shows illuminated examples with remote-controlled halo color. The personalization preview shows your year placement. Mounting, power requirements and delivery details will be confirmed before ordering.

Illuminated Ring Crest · Music mode

Your music.
Your moment.

Watch The Citadel crest light up to “Go Dogs.” Music-reactive lighting makes the halo pulse with your music, bringing your fight song or favorite playlist into the display.

Select music modeUse the remote included with the illuminated crest.
Play your musicPlay music nearby and watch the halo respond.
Make it your momentSwitch back to steady lighting and adjust the color and brightness for everyday display.

Included with the Light option. Personalize your crest with your size and class year.

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24-second video · Play with sound.The Citadel shown. Office setting and lighting are visualizations.

The Citadel · At home

Your Legacy on Display.

Class of 2027 black and gold Citadel ring crest with warm gold halo lighting above a leather sofa — **Bring your class into your space.**Class of 2027 crest with warm gold halo lighting.

Class of 2027 black and gold Citadel ring crest with blue halo lighting above a home bar — **A place of pride where you gather.**Class of 2027 crest with blue halo lighting in a home bar.

Close-up side view of raised mirror-gold acrylic lettering and palmetto details layered over the glossy black Citadel ring crest — **Built in layers.**Raised mirror-gold acrylic and precisely cut details create visible depth from every angle.

Angled macro view of the raised mirror-gold palmetto tree and South Carolina seal details on the glossy black Citadel ring crest — **Every line matters.**A closer look at the dimensional palmetto tree and South Carolina seals—precision-etched into raised mirror-gold acrylic.

Made for your story

Details that
make it yours.

Three-dimensional, laser-etched Citadel crest detailing
Six display sizes, from 16 to 60 inches
Personalized with your graduation year from 1950 through 2030
Remote control included with every illuminated version
Change the halo color and brightness to suit your space
Music-reactive lighting: the halo pulses with your music
Switch between steady lighting and music mode using the remote

At a glance

Light version: Halo backlighting with remote control included
Halo color: Choose your preferred color using the included remote · Light version only
Brightness: Adjust using the included remote · Light version only
Music-reactive lighting: Halo lighting pulses with your music · Select music mode on the remote · Light version only
Shipping: $1.50 per inch · Light and no-light versions
Payment: Payment in full when ordering
Graduation year: 1950–2030
16-inch crest: $299 no light · $449 light
24-inch crest: $449 no light · $599 light
30-inch crest: $649 no light · $799 light
36-inch crest: $899 no light · $1,049 light
48-inch crest: $1,099 no light · $1,299 light
60-inch crest: $1,349 no light · $1,699 light