AFFIRMATION OF UNIFORM BADGE DESIGN
In the earlier times in Gamma Phi Beta, only alumnae could adorn their badges. In 1881, Bertha Boomer (Syracuse, 1877), became the first member to have a jeweled badge, with the Phi set in pearls, a gift from her father for graduation.

For the next two decades, various jewels adorned the badges of alumnae and included the pearl, diamond, opal, turquoise, emerald and ruby. This trend led to some discussion at the 1919 Convention, at which time those in attendance voted to affirm the idea for a uniform badge. Whether this referred to uniform in size, or in metal used, or in stone used remains unclear.

At Convention 1927, the discussion arose once again on the appropriateness of elaborate badges for undergraduates, both in terms of cost and ostentation. Those in attendance voted to affirm the idea that undergraduates could adorn their badges in accordance with their own tastes.