The Knicks finally got their rings, and the design is loaded with hidden meaning. The team received them on Tuesday night during the Ring Night ceremony at Madison Square Garden.
Jason of Beverly Hills designed the ring, working with Knicks leadership. It is made of white gold and has just under 800 diamonds and sapphires, totaling about 22 carats.
The most talked-about detail is the number 16. Sixteen emerald-cut diamonds line the inner bezel, one for each playoff win.
A single 0.16-carat diamond sits in the Larry O'Brien Trophy on the side of the ring. It honors the 16-point comeback against San Antonio in the title-clinching game. The words "World Champions" use 69 points of diamonds, which matches the team's 69 combined wins in the regular season and playoffs.
Fans can also find "Knicks in Five" engraved inside the band. It is a reference to the five-game Finals win over the Spurs.
Every player's jersey number wraps around the top, and the blue sapphires are set to echo the pattern on the Garden ceiling. Series scores, including two sweeps, are on the side. Overall, it is a very New York ring. It also shows how much thought went into the team's title run.
New York Knicks Championship Ring
The biggest surprise is hidden in plain sight. The top of the ring twists and lifts, revealing a miniature version of Madison Square Garden.
Inside, there is a basketball court with the Larry O'Brien Trophy at center court. The ring also reportedly includes a "10 weeks" phrase that nods to owner James Dolan's request for sacrifice during the title run.
Jason Arasheben, the founder of Jason of Beverly Hills, said the goal was to capture the team's identity and the key moments of the title run.
Fans can get a taste of the design too. The jeweler is offering a fan program with six commemorative pieces, including rings and pendants at different price points.
The ring arrived the same night Jalen Brunson wore his all-gold Kobe 6 PEs. Between the shoes, the banner, and the ring, it was a night Knicks fans will remember.
