CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS

Collecting authentic replica championship rings has become a vibrant hobby for sports fans, much like baseball card collecting, offering a tangible connection to the triumphs and history of favorite teams. The tradition of championship rings began in the early 20th century, with the 1922 New York Giants receiving the first World Series rings. Early designs were simple-often a single gemstone, the year, and the team name-but over the decades, the rings have evolved into elaborate, highly detailed pieces featuring team logos, multiple gemstones, and personalized engravings.

Today, championship rings are symbols of prestige and achievement, with teams in all major sports striving to outdo one another in design and extravagance. Modern rings can contain over a hundred diamonds and are custom-crafted to commemorate not just the victory, but the unique journey of the team and its players. For example, the Toronto Raptors created five tiers of rings for their 2019 NBA championship, with the top tier valued at around $100,000.