Knicks championship ring maker on inspiration behind his design

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Grazulis, A. (2026, October 21). Knicks championship ring maker on inspiration behind his design. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/knicks-championship-ring-maker-new-york-city/

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Jason Arasheben created the New York Knicks' championship ring, featuring 22 carats of diamonds and blue sapphires, 180 grams of gold, and nearly 800 stones to embody the spirit of New York City. The ring includes a replica of Madison Square Garden and represents the team's comeback from a 16-point deficit in their championship game against the San Antonio Spurs. Designed within seven weeks, each ring costs $20,000 and is available for purchase in limited quantities at Jason of Beverly Hills.

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Jason Arasheben, the designer behind the New York Knicks' championship rings, recently unveiled his creation during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The ring incorporates 22 carats of diamonds and blue sapphires, 180 grams of gold, and nearly 800 individually set stones, aiming to encapsulate the spirit of New York City. Arasheben emphasized capturing "the grit, energy" of New York and highlighted Madison Square Garden's significance in their championship victory over the San Antonio Spurs, where a miniature replica of the arena is featured inside the ring. Additionally, a 16-point diamond on the gold trophy symbolizes overcoming a 16-point deficit against San Antonio. Arasheben completed this intricate design within a tight seven-week timeframe, underscoring both his technical skill and ability to work under pressure.

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It took Jason Arasheben 22 carats of diamonds and blue sapphires, 180 grams of gold and nearly 800 individually set stones to capture New York City's DNA in championship rings, which he debuted last night at the team's against the Philadelphia 76ers. asserted

he → take → 76ers

"I wanted something that really captured the essence, the grit, the energy of New York City," Arasheben said. asserted

Arasheben → want → City

While he's designed championship pieces for other professional teams, the Knicks were different. asserted

Knicks → design → teams

"This is the mecca of basketball, arguably the greatest city on Earth," he said. asserted

he → say → Earth

"The real DNA behind this," Arasheben explained, "was to capture Madison Square Garden, where this championship was won." asserted

championship → explain → Garden

The ring opens up to reveal a replica of "The World's Most Famous Arena." asserted

ring → open → Arena

A 16-point diamond mounted on the tiny gold Larry O'Brien Trophy is meant to represent the 16-point deficit the Knicks overcame in against the San Antonio Spurs. asserted

Knicks → mount → Spurs

"We want something that's not only amazing in design but robust in storytelling," the designer said. asserted

designer → want → storytelling

Squeezing all of those elements into a seven-week turnaround time is no small feat, but Arasheben works well under pressure — much like , he said, "I like to come through in the fourth quarter. asserted

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"He says he didn't sleep at all the night before the debut, but the players' reactions make it all worthwhile. "When I see their eyes light up and their jaws drop, I know I did my job," Arasheben said. asserted

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Knicks championship ring maker on inspiration behind his design

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