lustrum again

[Sam Clements]

I've been using the word "lustrum" for about 25 years now.    But in my
capacity of buying class rings from the public.

When the price of gold skyrocketed in 1979/1980, Jostens and other ring
makers had to come up with something cheaper.  Lustrum.  A white metal used
to make class rings.

Thanks for the older meaning.

Sam Clements

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