RN jewelry at NursingPin.com is part of a broader registered-credential collection covering four designations earned through clinical training and licensure: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), Registered Vet Tech (RVT), and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Every piece across all four credentials is crafted in solid sterling silver or 14K gold by a fifth-generation family of master jewelers with over 30 years of experience in healthcare graduation jewelry, with same-day shipping, a lifetime warranty, and free ground shipping on every order.
Shop Registered Credential Jewelry by Degree
All four registered credentials are represented below, each with the full form-factor range available for that designation. Browse by degree to find pins, necklaces, and charms specific to the credential you are shopping for.
RN - Registered Nurse Jewelry
The RN designation is the credential that defines a nursing career, earned through academic study, clinical hours, and the NCLEX, and carried through every shift and professional milestone that follows. RN jewelry here covers all three form factors across three metal tiers.
RN Nursing Pins
The nursing pin is the form factor most tied to the pinning ceremony, where a graduate receives their pin from a chosen family member or mentor marking their formal entry into the profession. Every RN pin measures approximately 3/4 inch with a high-polish, diamond-cut caduceus finish and a safety clasp. Optional gemstone settings are available in diamond, ruby, emerald, pink sapphire, amethyst, and blue diamond.
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RN Nursing Pin Silver - from $38.99 - solid sterling silver; the standard choice for individual graduates, gifters on any budget, and nursing programs placing class orders. Rated 5.0 across 16 reviews.
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14K Gold RN Registered Nurse Nursing Pin - from $459.99 - solid 14K yellow gold throughout; the formal ceremony gift from family for a once-in-a-career milestone. Rated 4.9.
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Registered Nurse RN Nursing Pin 14K Rose Gold - $479.99 - solid 14K rose gold with a diamond included as standard; the most distinctive RN pin for graduates who want a ceremonial piece that reads personal rather than conventional. Rated 5.0.
For the complete pin range and class-order pricing, see the registered nurse pin collection.
RN Necklaces
An RN necklace transitions directly from graduation day into daily professional wear. All necklaces hang from a solid cable chain in the matching metal, available in four lengths: 16, 18, 20, and 24 inches, with a lobster claw safety clasp. Gemstone customization is available across the necklace range.
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Registered Nurse RN Silver Necklace Gift - from $58.99 - solid sterling silver; the most reviewed piece in the collection, suited to daily clinical wear and gifting at any budget. Rated 5.0.
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14K Gold RN Nurse Necklace Jewelry Gift - from $659.99 - solid 14K yellow gold; the elevated milestone gift for family presentations or group contributions. Not plated. Rated 5.0.
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RN Nurse Diamond Necklace 14K Rose Gold - $679.99 - diamond-set 14K rose gold with the diamond included as standard; the most distinctive piece in the RN jewelry range. Rated 5.0.
For chain length guidance and the full necklace range, the registered nurse necklace collection covers all three metal options in detail.
RN Charms
An RN charm adds the credential to any existing chain, bracelet, or lanyard without replacing what the graduate already wears daily.
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RN Charm for Registered Nurse Graduation - from $38.99 - solid sterling silver, approximately 3/4 inch; pairs with any silver or white gold chain, name badge lanyard, or charm bracelet.
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14K Gold RN Registered Nurse Charm - solid 14K yellow gold; for graduates adding the RN credential to an existing fine jewelry collection.
For charm styling and chain pairing options, the registered nurse charm collection covers both metal options.
RDH - Registered Dental Hygienist Jewelry
The RDH designation is a licensed credential requiring an associate or bachelor degree in dental hygiene plus state board examinations. Graduation jewelry for dental hygienists follows the same form-factor range as nursing: pins for the pinning or white coat ceremony, necklaces for daily professional wear, and charms for layering.
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Registered Dental Hygienist RDH Charm - from $38.99 - solid sterling silver; the most versatile entry-point RDH piece for gifters on any budget. Rated 5.0.
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Registered Dental Hygienist RDH Necklace - from $58.99 - solid sterling silver necklace with the RDH designation on a caduceus pendant; available in four chain lengths.
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14K Gold RDH Registered Dental Hygienist Necklace - from $679.99 - solid 14K yellow gold; the elevated milestone gift for RDH graduates receiving a formal presentation from family. Rated 5.0.
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Registered Dental Hygienist RDH Graduation Pin in Silver - from $38.99 - solid sterling silver graduation pin; the ceremony-specific piece for pinning events at dental hygiene programs.
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14K Gold RDH Registered Dental Hygienist Pin - from $479.99 - solid 14K yellow gold graduation pin; the formal presentation tier for RDH pinning ceremonies.
RVT - Registered Vet Tech Jewelry
The RVT designation is a nationally recognized credential for veterinary technicians who have completed an accredited program and passed the VTNE. Graduation jewelry for RVTs covers the same three form factors, currently in sterling silver across pins, necklaces, and charms.
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Registered Vet Tech RVT Graduation Pin - from $38.99 - solid sterling silver graduation pin; the ceremony piece for RVT pinning events at veterinary technology programs. Rated 5.0.
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Registered Vet Tech RVT Silver Necklace - from $58.99 - solid sterling silver necklace with the RVT designation; available in four chain lengths for daily professional wear.
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Registered Vet Tech RVT Graduation Charm - from $38.99 - solid sterling silver charm; pairs with any existing chain or bracelet for RVT graduates who prefer a layered look.
RMA - Registered Medical Assistant Jewelry
The RMA is a nationally recognized credential for medical assistants certified through AMT, covering both clinical and administrative competencies. Graduation and recognition jewelry for RMAs is available in sterling silver across all three form factors.
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Registered Medical Assistant RMA Pin - $38.99 - solid sterling silver graduation pin for RMA pinning ceremonies and graduation recognition events.
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Registered Medical Assistant RMA Charm - $38.99 - solid sterling silver charm; adds the RMA credential to any existing chain or bracelet.
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Registered Medical Asst RMA Necklace - $58.99 - solid sterling silver necklace with the RMA designation; suited to daily clinical and administrative wear.
Solid Metal vs Plated: Why It Matters in a Clinical Setting
This is the question most buyers do not think to ask, but it determines whether a piece lasts a decade or a year. In a clinical environment, jewelry is exposed daily to alcohol-based hand sanitizers, latex and nitrile gloves, repeated handwashing, and body perspiration under scrubs or clinical attire. Gold-plated and silver-plated jewelry has a thin surface layer bonded to a base metal. That layer degrades under clinical conditions, typically within six to eighteen months of regular wear, leaving a discolored or tarnished base underneath.
Every piece in this collection is solid metal throughout: solid sterling silver (92.5% pure silver) or solid 14K gold (58.3% pure gold). Solid sterling silver resists the daily chemical exposure of clinical work and polishes back to a high finish with a cloth. Solid 14K gold is effectively inert to hand sanitizers and body chemistry and requires no maintenance to maintain its color and polish over years of wear. Neither will flake, peel, or discolor the way plated pieces do under clinical conditions.
In short: for a piece the graduate will actually wear to work, solid sterling silver is the minimum standard and solid 14K gold is the permanent tier. The metal description matters more than the price point when a piece is going into a clinical environment.
For graduates with a preference for rose gold, the 14K rose gold jewelry collection covers rose gold options across all credentials in the NursingPin.com range.
Choosing by Occasion and Relationship
The right piece across any of the four credentials above depends on when it is being given, who is giving it, and how the healthcare professional will use it.
By occasion:
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Pinning or white coat ceremony: the graduation pin is the form factor the ceremony is built around for all four credentials. Any metal tier is appropriate; the choice is determined by budget and how permanent the gift should feel.
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Graduation dinner or party: a necklace in the graduate's credential is immediately wearable and moves directly into daily professional use, making it the most practical graduation gift when the ceremony piece has already been covered.
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Healthcare Professionals Week, Nurses Day, or work anniversary: a charm or necklace recognizes the career already built. Either sterling silver or 14K gold works depending on the occasion's weight and the giver's budget.
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Retirement: the 14K gold necklace or pin is the appropriate tier for all four credentials. Retirement marks a career's close and warrants the permanent keepsake tier.
By relationship and budget:
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Colleague, classmate, or friend: sterling silver pin, charm, or necklace in the graduate's credential, $38.99 to $58.99.
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Family member or partner: 14K yellow or rose gold where available; the tier that matches the weight of the occasion for someone close to the graduate.
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Group gift from colleagues: pool contributions toward 14K gold for RN graduates or a high-quality sterling silver piece with optional gemstone for other credentials.
By the professional's existing jewelry:
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Wears yellow gold daily: 14K yellow gold integrates naturally where available across the RN and RDH ranges.
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Prefers something distinctive: 14K rose gold diamond necklace or pin in the RN range is the least conventional choice and will not be duplicated by others in the cohort.
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Wears silver or white gold: sterling silver is the most versatile option for daily clinical wear and integrates with any existing collection.
For graduation-specific RN jewelry gift ideas, the RN graduation gifts collection covers the pinning ceremony and graduation dinner context in detail.
Class Orders and Cohort Buying
Nursing schools, dental hygiene programs, veterinary technology programs, and medical assistant schools purchasing graduation jewelry for an entire class operate under a different set of priorities than individual shoppers. Per-unit cost, order consistency, fulfillment speed before the pinning date, and the ability to present uniform pieces to every graduate in the cohort are the decision criteria.
NursingPin.com offers class discounts on sterling silver pins for cohort orders across all four credentials. Sterling silver is the standard for class orders: it delivers a consistent, professional-grade presentation piece at a price point that works for program budgets, and solid-silver construction means every graduate receives a piece built for clinical use. Orders at class scale ship same day from stock. For large quantities or specific gemstone settings, contacting NursingPin.com directly before the pinning date ensures accurate lead time confirmation.
Programs that want to offer graduates an upgrade path to 14K gold as a self-purchase or family gift can direct graduates to the relevant credential section after the class order is placed. All pieces, silver and gold, carry the same lifetime warranty and arrive in a presentation gift box ready for ceremony day.
Why Buy Registered Credential Jewelry at NursingPin.com
NursingPin.com designs and manufactures every piece in-house through a fifth-generation family of master jewelers with more than 30 years in healthcare graduation jewelry. There is no third-party sourcing across any credential: every piece of RN jewelry, RDH jewelry, RVT jewelry, and RMA jewelry is built by the same team to the same standard. Factory-direct pricing keeps sterling silver pieces from $38.99 and 14K gold pieces from $459.99 without retail markup. Every order ships same day in a presentation gift box with a lifetime warranty, free ground shipping, and free polishing on request.
FAQ
What credentials does this collection cover?
This collection covers four registered healthcare credentials: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), Registered Vet Tech (RVT), and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). RN jewelry is the most extensive range, covering pins, necklaces, and charms across sterling silver and two 14K gold tiers. RDH, RVT, and RMA each have their own designation-specific pieces.
Are the pieces solid metal or plated?
Every piece is solid metal throughout: solid sterling silver or solid 14K gold. Nothing in this collection is plated. Solid construction is essential for clinical durability, as plated jewelry degrades rapidly with exposure to hand sanitizers, gloves, and repeated washing.
Which form factor is right for a pinning ceremony?
The graduation pin is the form factor specifically designed for pinning ceremonies. It is worn on a uniform or lapel and pinned by a family member or mentor during the ceremony. Necklaces and charms are better suited to everyday wear and gifting outside the ceremony itself.
What chain lengths are available for necklaces?
All necklaces are available in four lengths: 16, 18, 20, and 24 inches on a solid cable chain matching the pendant metal. The 18-inch length is the most common choice, sitting at or just below the collarbone on most wearers.
Can I add a gemstone to any piece?
Gemstone customization is available across the RN range in diamond, ruby, emerald, pink sapphire, amethyst, and blue diamond. Gemstone options appear on each RN product page. The RDH, RVT, and RMA ranges are available in their standard finishes as listed.
How quickly does an order ship?
Orders ship same day with free ground shipping. Most customers receive their pieces within two to four business days. Expedited options are available at checkout for orders close to a ceremony date.
Are class discounts available for programs?
Yes. Class discounts are available on sterling silver pins for nursing, dental hygiene, veterinary technology, and medical assistant programs placing cohort orders. Contact NursingPin.com directly with your program details and quantity for pricing before your pinning date.
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