A fine piece of jewelry that is unique to very few individuals in the world is the Super Bowl ring which players, coaches, and other personnel of Super Bowl-winning teams possess amongst themselves. These rings are packed with bling and are a piece of art like no other. Owning one of these excellently crafted rings is a dream for all those associated with an NFL franchise. But how much do these attractive, eye-popping rings actually cost?
Average cost of a Super Bowl ring
It is quite difficult to pinpoint the exact average cost of a Super Bowl ring. The main reason is that teams have a lot of customization opportunities and can use varying numbers of diamonds and other gemstones depending on their requirements and specific reasons. However, it is estimated that the final cost of a Super Bowl ring will fall in the region of $30,000-$50,000.
Of course with the changing of time, a lot of evolution has taken place and rings have become more and more unique nowadays adding to the cost that much more. Getting hold of a piece of jewelry that is so expensive means that it is sure to turn heads wherever you go.
What the Super Bowl rings are made of
While designing a Super Bowl ring, there are some standard things with which they are designed. For example, almost all of the rings are made of yellow or rose gold and contain diamonds and other gemstones. Most rings will also contain the ‘World Champions’ engraving on the ring, the team name, logo, and the Super Bowl number in Roman numerals. Many of the rings also contain larger diamonds in the shape of a football to depict the number of Lombardi Trophies the franchise has won.
Apart from the general things, each team then has customization options that they can discuss with the ring makers. Most teams will add their playoff runs on the side of the ring as well as add the name of the individual to whom the ring will go. Most importantly though, teams customize the number of diamonds and gemstones that go on the rings with respect to something of special importance.
For instance, the 2018 Super Bowl ring of the Philadelphia Eagles features a pavé-set of 13 diamonds symbolizing their 13 regular season wins, 3 diamonds that reflect their 3 post-season wins and 1 large marquise-cut diamond to showcase their first-ever Super Bowl win.
Value and resale of Super Bowl rings
There are some rare instances when Super Bowl rings are sold off in case an individual is in a financial crisis as they can go for quite a hefty price. Other times individuals may also auction off their rings to donate that amount to a charity or any other noble cause. These rings also make for a great piece of memorabilia and are something anyone with ample funds would like to own for themselves.
As is the case with the cost of creation of the rings, the resell amount also varies quite significantly. Many important factors must be considered while working out the price at which one of these fine pieces of jewelry can be sold such as the total number of diamonds and stones in the ring, the special importance of the ring in question, the individual to whom the ring belongs, and much more.
Just to provide some idea of how much these rings can actually go for, a couple of Pittsburgh Steelers rings from 1970 were sold for $69,000 each on eBay.
List of the 5 most expensive Super Bowl Rings
Super Bowl rings come in various shapes and sizes, different stones, number of diamonds, and other minute details. Each ring has a different value associated with it. Below is a list of the top 5 most expensive Super Bowl Rings:
| Super Bowl | Year | Winning Team | Estimated value |
| Super Bowl XXV | 1991 | New York Giants | $230,000 |
| Super Bowl I | 1966 | Green Bay Packers | $100,000 |
| Super Bowl XXXIX | 2004 | New England Patriots | $65,000 |
| Super Bowl XLI | 2006 | Indianapolis Colts | $60,000 |
| Super Bowl XXXVIII | 2003 | New England Patriots | $58,000 |
Super Bowl XXV
Super Bowl XXV was played between the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills in 1991 in which the Giants defeated the Bills by a score of 20-19. The Giants Super Bowl ring is made of 14-karat white gold. It has a large diamond-studded “NY” logo on the face of the ring with the Super Bowl's final score, player name, and number along with smaller diamonds on the side. This ring is also quite heavy and is considered one of the more costlier rings.
Super Bowl I
The Super Bowl I ring belongs to the Green Bay Packers after they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the first-ever Super Bowl. Although this is the first Super Bowl ring, it goes back a long way when the designs were not as extravagant as they are today. However, since it is the first Super Bowl ever, this ring has a significance that very few can match.
Super Bowl XXXIX
Super Bowl XXXIX was a clash between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Patriots won this game which all but sealed their deal as a dynast having won their second Lombardi Trophy in four years.
Super Bowl XLI
This Indianapolis Colts ring is considered one of the more expensive ones. The Colts won this ring after defeating the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI after taking a lead in the second quarter and keeping it till the end. The ring features 123 diamonds on the side and a big blue diamond Colts logo on the face.
Super Bowl XXXVIII
Super Bowl XXXVIII is the second Patriots ring on this list and it is the one they received after defeating the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in what is regarded as one of the best-played Super Bowls in the NFL.
FAQs
A. The average price of Super Bowl rings falls in the price range of $30,000 to $50,000 per ring. The actual price varies from ring to ring as per the team’s requirements.
A. Jostens is the company that has made the most number of Super Bowl rings.
A. Bill Belichick, the head coach of the New England Patriots has eight total Super Bowl rings. He won six of them as the Patriots head coach and two more as the defensive coordinator of the New York Giants.
A. Some individuals run into financial problems which can be solved to some extent by selling their rings. Others sell them for the greater good as the auction money is then donated to charities to help those in need.
