Denver Nuggets Unveil NBA Championship Ring With Clever Secret Compartment
By Alexa Heah, 26 Oct 2023
To mark the coveted position at the top of the NBA, the Denver Nuggets recently unveiled a championship ring like no other.
Crafted in collaboration with jewelry brand Jason of Beverly Hills, this one-of-a-kind ring tells the complete story of the Nuggets’ triumphant journey to victory.
Jason Arasheben, CEO of Jason of Beverly Hills, explained the philosophy behind the championship ring designs: “Every single time we do a championship ring, it has to tell a story.”
No gem left unturned ð pic.twitter.com/J69sseEFqJ
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 24, 2023
And indeed, the Nuggets’ ring weaves a compelling narrative.
The ring is a symphony of design and innovation, featuring elements that have never been seen before in championship rings.
One standout feature is a lever at the top that allows wearers to change the ring’s background, displaying key dates in Nuggets history. For the first time in ring history, the exclusive accessory comes with an interchangeable face.
Championship caliber details. pic.twitter.com/yjkWgBA6Mb
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 25, 2023
By simply flipping the lever, the ring transitions from blue sapphires to white diamonds, marking the team’s journey from its inception in 1967 to the championship win in 2023.
Another remarkable feature is a hidden, retractable compartment on the side of the adornment, which reveals the 2023 Denver Nuggets Championship banner.
As Arasheben noted, “Although this is a big ring, it's a flashy ring, what makes me most proud about this ring is the two unique, innovative features that we put into this ring that’s never been done before.”
In all its glory ð pic.twitter.com/mMTMuXEpIt
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 24, 2023
Apart from those features, the prize is adorned with 16 carats of diamonds, rubies, and blue sapphires, paying homage to the colors and the 16 postseason victories that were secured during the team’s NBA championship.
On the face of the ring, the Larry O'Brien trophy takes center stage, while “NUGGETS” is spelled out with 24 points of yellow diamonds, signifying the 24 years the team has called Ball Arena home.
Additionally, the iconic pickaxes from a secondary logo make an appearance, as does a mountain range at the ring’s center.
Gold mine â pic.twitter.com/ZZSQrbcZq6
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 24, 2023
The perimeter of the ring top boasts 89 red rubies, symbolizing the 89 points the Nuggets held the Miami HEAT to in their championship-clinching Game 5 victory, while both sides of the ring feature a unique “golden nugget texture.”
Plus, the underside of each ring bears the player’s name and number, accompanied by the team's spirited mantra, “BRING IT ON.”
“5280” is inscribed on the top and bottom of the ring face, representing the city’s altitude above sea level. In total, each creation comprises 17 individual parts, undergoing a complex assembly process involving 12 different specialists.
Whole lotta ice âï¸ pic.twitter.com/ra0zSa9plu
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 25, 2023
[via 9News and Axios, cover image via Denver Nuggets]
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