The cost to recreate Super Bowl rings
As well as fame and glory, winners of the Super Bowl receive a customized Super Bowl ring. The NFL awards the championship team the first 150 rings, paying roughly $5,000 for each ring to be made. Any additional costs for customization or extra rings for staff is covered by the team owner and usually kept secret.
Diamonds are the NFL's best friend
Traditionally Super Bowl rings were mostly made from gold and diamonds but in 2010 the Green Bay Packers were the first team to have theirs set in platinum.
Designs generally include the team name and logo, game score and season record and are often customized for each player with their name and number.
The resale value of rings can vary drastically with notable players and teams seeing the highest value, but how much would it cost to recreate these rings?
The process of designing, manufacturing and distributing Super Bowl rings takes about four months, according to Jostens, the Minnesota-based jewellery company that has crafted 35 of the 53 sets of existing rings.
LV Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The top of the ring features 319 diamonds, representing the 31-9 final score in the Super Bowl while there are two marquise cut diamonds signifying the Buccaneer's two Super Bowl Championships. Each side features eight emerald-cut diamonds in homage to the team's eight consecutive wins.
In total, the ring contains 15 carats of white diamonds and is made of 14-karat yellow and white gold weighing 150 grams.
Top: 319 round - diamonds (31-9 final score in the SuperBowl)
Face: Two marquise cut diamonds (Lombardi Trophy, representing the Bucs' two Super Bowl championships) Covered by the Bucs' red flag logo, which is made of hand-carved red corundum (RUBI)
Each Side: Eight emerald-cut diamonds (total: 16) represent eight straight wins.
Left: 9 diamonds on the left trophy represent 9 points allowed in super bowl LV.
4 diamonds on the SuperBowl Logo represent the number of division winners defeated
1 diamond in the stadium inside.
Estimated cost to recreate:
$38,916.43
LIV Kansas City Chiefs
The ring features a total of nine baguette diamonds which total 0.9 carats, two marquise diamonds equaling 0.7 carats and 244 round diamonds making up 3.3 carats. The ring also boasts four baguette rubies, and 32 custom-cut rubies which are equal to 5.95 carats. Overall, the ring has an total gem carat weight of 10.85 carats.
Made in 10-karat gold the ring weighs an incredible 84.79 grams.
Top: 60 diamonds set inside an arrowhead-shaped adornment (for 60 seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs have been proud defenders of Chiefs Kingdom)
Letters KC was created in yellow gold shimmer with 16-custom cut rubies that represent the franchise's 10 AFC West division titles combined with six playoff appearances under Head Coach Andy Reid.
50 diamonds surround the rubies and logo that signify the 50 years between Super Bowl victories.
122 diamonds cascade along the ring's top edges, calling to mind the 100th season of the NFL and the 22 playoff appearances in franchise history.
Two marquise diamonds represent the two Super Bowl victories.
Four princess-cut rubies on the top and bottom ring edges symbolize four straight AFC West titles from 2016 to 2019.
The words WORLD CHAMPIONS crafted from contrasting yellow gold, appear on the ring's outermost edges.
On the left side, the ring recipient's name sits at the top in shining yellow gold.
The player's number or title is set in diamonds.
The right side pays tribute to the fanbase at the top with the words CHIEFS KINGDOM in yellow gold.
The Super Bowl LIV logo is set in white gold.
Both shanks have 19 diamonds each lined up horizontally across the top with CHIEFS KINGDOM. Total = 38 diamonds.
On the top and bottom side, there are six diamonds on each side (12 total).
The number is an average of 15 small diamonds.
Estimated cost to recreate:
$19,025.97
LIII New England Patriots
The Patriots Super Bowl LIII Championship Ring features an average of 416 round diamonds and six marquise-cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 8.25. Each ring features 20 round, genuine 1.60 carats blue sapphires, bringing the total gem carat weight to 9.85 carats.
The ring is crafted in 10-karat gold with a total weight of 87 grams.
The ring top features the iconic Patriots logo brought to life through a custom-cut, red and blue stone.
38 diamonds surround the logo, with an additional diamond set in the star. Combined, these 38 diamonds represent two NFL records reached by the Patriots with their Super Bowl LIII win, the franchise's 37th playoff victory.
The logo rests atop six Lombardi trophies, intricately set with 123 diamonds, each accented with a marquise-cut diamond.
The trophies on the ring top are surrounded by an additional 108 pavé-set diamonds, which represent the number of practices in the 2018 campaign and underscore the team's focus on preparation – one diamond for every practice.
A patriotic 76 diamonds adorn the edges of the ring.
20 round blue sapphires, which are emblematic of the Patriots 20 AFC East division championships.
The player's uniform number is inlaid with diamonds.
Estimated cost to recreate:
$24,315.24
LII Philadelphia Eagles
The ring top features the Eagle head logo, set atop the Vince Lombardi Trophy with one marquise cut diamond and custom-cut, nine genuine green baguette sapphires surrounded diamonds. A large marquise-cut diamond is featured at the top of the Vince Lombardi Trophy to represent the first Super Bowl Championship in franchise history while 4 round, genuine green sapphires were placed on the corners of the base of the ring to symbolize the team's four NFL Championships.
In total, the ring is made of 10-karat white gold and features 219 diamonds and 17 genuine green sapphires with a total gem weight of 9.15 carats.
The ring top features the Eagle head logo, set atop the Vince Lombardi Trophy with 1 marquise cut diamond and custom-cut, 9 genuine green baguette sapphires surrounded by intricate, pavé-set diamonds.
52 pavé-set diamonds are set within the Eagle head, signifying Super Bowl LII.
The bottom portion of the base of the trophy features 13 pavé-set diamonds representing the 13 regular season victories that tied the franchise record.
The top of the trophy is adorned with three diamonds, representing not only the number of times the Eagles were deemed underdogs but also the number of post-season victories it took to be crowned World Champions.
A large marquise-cut diamond is featured at the top of the Vince Lombardi Trophy to represent the first Super Bowl Championship in franchise history.
The bezel of the ring features a "waterfall" of 127 diamonds, paying tribute to “The Philly Special” trick play that resulted in a touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line.
4 round, genuine green sapphires were placed on the corners of the base of the ring to symbolize the team's four NFL Championships.
The player's number is studded with pavé-set diamonds and set in the middle of the football field.
Estimated cost to recreate:
$20,960.68
LI New England Patriots
Crafted in 100 grams of 10-karat white gold, the ring has a carat weight of 5.1 and features a stone count of more than 280 diamonds, including five marquise-cut diamonds representing the franchise's five Vince Lombardi trophies.
The iconic Patriots logo is made from a custom-cut created corundum sapphire and ruby.
The iconic Patriots logo made from a custom-cut created corundum sapphire and ruby.
An additional corundum sapphire in the background proudly surrounds the Patriots logo and five iconic Vince Lombardi Trophies.
Each trophy features a marquise-cut diamond and is pavé-set with brilliant round diamonds.
Surrounding the custom sapphire corundum is another perimeter row of diamonds, bringing the total to more than 280 diamonds.
The left side of the ring features the recipient's name with their number encrusted in diamonds.
Estimated cost to recreate:
$14,928.92
50 Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos' Championship Ring boasts 212 round, tapered and marquise shaped diamonds set in a 10-karat white-and-yellow gold ring to create a ring that weighs more than 5.05 carats and 60 grams.
The Bronco mane is created from diamond-cut orange sapphires while the head features diamonds and a custom-cut corundum blue stone.
The ring top features the Super Bowl 50 logo and the team's three Lombardi Trophies placed above the Denver Broncos logo on a field of pave-set diamonds.
The trophies are created from marquise-cut stones, tapered baguettes and pave-set stones.
The Bronco mane is created from diamond-cut orange sapphires, while the head features pave-set diamonds and a custom-cut corundum blue stone.
The sides feature 56 stones representing the Broncos' 56-year history, and the top and bottom edges each feature 15 stones to mark the team's 15 wins during the 2015 season and the 15 titles.
One side features the player's number and their name above a crown highlighted in yellow to mark all three Super Bowl titles, with eight round stones adorning the top of the crown to mark the team's eight AFC Championships.
Estimated cost to recreate:
$12,520.52
XLIX New England Patriots
This ring is made in white gold with a minimum of 4.85 carat weight and a total stone count of 205 diamonds.
The ring showcases the team's four Lombardi Trophies; each created by a marquise-cut diamond while the words “World Champions” border the ring top along with 143 round diamonds creating an uniquely shaped ring.
The ring top features the team's iconic Patriots logo, surrounded by 44 pavé-set round diamonds.
The words WORLD CHAMPIONS flank the ring top and 143 additional round diamonds are pavé-set to complete this uniquely shaped ring.
The left side lists all four championship years, a silhouette of Gillette Stadium and the player's name and number. Each player's number is set in diamonds.
Estimated cost to recreate:
$19,064.90
XLVIII Seattle Seahawks
This ring features the Seahawks logo on top made with 64 round diamonds with an emerald tsavorite gem for the eye while the Vince Lombardi Trophy has one marquise diamond. The logo and trophy set against background of 107 rounded diamonds.
In total the ring is made in 14-karat white gold, with 185 diamonds, 42 blue sapphires and weights 74 grams.
The Seahawks logo on the top is made with 64 round diamonds with an emerald tsavorite gem for the eye.
Vince Lombardi Trophy has one marquise diamond.
Logo and trophy set against a background of 107 rounded diamonds.
The top of the ring is framed by another 12 diamonds.
Just below the top are 42 blue sapphires flanking a pair of 12 flags.
Left side: Sculpted view of CityLink Field with the 12th man flag and Mt. Rainier in the background. 16-2 regular season record included. Each player has their name and number.
Right side: The backdrop is the Seattle skyline. It includes the Super Bowl XLVIII logo and NFL Shield. The Vince Lombardi Trophy has a marquise diamond. 2013 is also added.
Estimated cost to recreate:
$19,154.16
XLVII Baltimore Ravens
In the center of the ring, the Baltimore Ravens logo is outlined with 40 round diamonds sitting on a custom-cut amethyst stone.
Behind the logo are two Vince Lombardi Trophies set with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds and two marquise diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carats. The "B" is in yellow gold, the beak of Raven is in white gold and the eye of the bird is highlighted with red enamel.
In total, the ring features 243 round cut diamonds, crafted in 10-karat white and yellow gold, weighs 87.72 grams and contains 3.75 carats worth of diamonds.
In the center of the ring, the Baltimore Ravens logo is outlined with 40 round brilliant-cut diamonds sitting atop a dazzling custom-cut amethyst stone.
Behind the logo are two Vince Lombardi Trophies set with 32-round brilliant cut diamonds and two marquise diamonds weighing approximately .75 carats, representing the team's two World Championship titles.
B is in yellow gold, the beak of the Raven is in white gold, and the eye of the bird is highlighted with red enamel.
The left side of the ring features the player, coach or staff member's name. Below is the Ravens shield, with the Maryland state flag. It is flanked on each side by a team slogan popularized by Head Coach John Harbaugh, "Play Like A Raven," which signifies toughness, hard work and humility. The player's number or coach's title is below the shield.
The right side features the year 2012 in 10-karat yellow gold, set with 39 round brilliant cut diamonds. The yellow gold is reflective of the Raven's gold within the team logo.
Below the year, the official Super Bowl XLVII logo is enhanced with three round diamonds on the top of the Lombardi Trophy.
Estimated cost to recreate:
$17,714.96
XLVI New York Giants
This 14-karat white gold ring has an extra-large oval top containing raised reliefs of four Lombardi trophies in recognition of the Giants four Super Bowl wins, each containing 0.25 marquise cut football-shaped diamonds on a bed of approximately 24 solitaire cut diamonds while The ring's bezel is circled with 37 blue sapphires equaling 1.11 carats.
The top has an extra-large oval top containing raised reliefs of four Lombardi trophies in recognition of the Giants' four Super Bowl wins, each containing .25 marquise cut football-shaped diamonds over a bed of approximately 24 solitaire cut diamonds with a diamond-studded New York Giants logo outlined in blue enamel at their base.
The ring's bezel is circled with 37 blue sapphires with the words “New York Giants 2011 World Champions" running around the perimeter in raised relief.
Estimated cost to recreate:
$11,010.89
Methodology
Initially, information was sought about the composition of the ring, the amount and type of gems. Then, the ring measurements were obtained by analyzing different images and the available information on the web. Labor is not considered.
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