FAQs

Many variables go into the cost of your custom ring, including the style of ring that best fits your badge’s design, the complexity or features in your ring’s design, the metal you want used to create ring, your ring finger size, and options like precious or non-precious stones. We will work with you to create…

Yes, we often are asked to create a custom badge in precious metal or brass to meet requests such as this. To explore this possibility, email a picture of your badge or its design to marilyn@houstonbadge.com and provide contact information so we can get back to you.Due to the differences in the processes required to…

SMITH & WARREN BADGES: Our American-made, die-struck duty badges are supplied by Smith & Warren. They have the strongest warranty in the industry. If you purchased your S&W badge through Houston Badge Co., we can facilitate getting a repair authorized. If you purchased it from another dealer, I believe S&W will require you to go…

• STERLING SILVER: Budget-friendly, soft, does not hold fine detail well, tarnishes• 10K WHITE GOLD: Bright white, 41.7% pure gold, moderately wear-resistant• 10K YELLOW GOLD: Medium yellow, 41.7% pure gold, moderately wear-resistant• 14K WHITE GOLD: White, 58.3% pure gold• 14K YELLOW GOLD: Richer yellow color, 58.3% pure gold• 18K WHITE GOLD: White, 75% pure gold•…

To set up a no-obligation exploratory call with our designer, Marilyn, click on any of the ring examples and then scroll down to the Set Up a Call button supply your contact information and give Marilyn an idea of the best day and window of time for you. Alternatively, there is a form for contacting…

If you do not know your ring finger size, your local jewelry store is accustomed to sizing people’s fingers for them. Please be certain to specify that they use their WIDE BAND SIZER to measure your finger since our rings are entirely solid with a smooth (rather than hollowed-out) underside, they will fit more like…