How NBA Championship rings are made

Legendary basketball players such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson and LeBron James all have something in common. Besides being some of the best best basketball players in history, they all have multiple championship winning seasons under their belt. Along with a championship winning season, an NBA player receives a diamond encrusted championship ring which can be valued upwards of USD$200,000.00.

The Toronto Raptors' 2019 World Championship Ring is the largest NBA Championship ring ever made and the face features the Larry O'Brien trophy centered over the iconic Toronto skyline, the team's NORTH chevron jersey logo, and the Scotiabank Arena. The face of the ring is made up of 74 diamonds, representing the number of wins during the 2018-19 season, including one large diamond in the trophy to celebrate the team’s first NBA Championship. Custom-cut baguette diamonds accentuate the iconic Toronto skyline.

These rings are the definition of design and craftsmanship and as a jeweller, it would be a dream to have the opportunity of making them.

Click the link below to check out a video that shows how these rings are made.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NytUMXBrjwY