10 Most Expensive Super Bowl Rings Ever Made
If you have ever seen a Super Bowl ring up close, you may have thought it looked like an oversized piece of jewelry. In the collector market, though, these rings are treated like rare artifacts.
They carry real gold, genuine diamonds, and detailed design work that drives up production costs. The NFL contributes a set amount toward each ring, and team owners cover the rest, usually choosing heavier metals and elaborate stone settings. Once those rings enter private sales or auctions, history, ownership, and condition push their prices up enormously.
Super Bowl LIII – 2018 New England Patriots (Estimated $36,500 Production Cost)
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Production details set this ring apart, even without a major resale listing. Reports placed its cost at about $36,500 per ring. The design featured an average of 416 round diamonds and six marquise-cut diamonds totalling 8.25 carats. Six Lombardi Trophies appeared on the face to represent franchise titles.
Super Bowl XXX – 1995 Dallas Cowboys ($40,000)
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Unlike many of the most expensive Super Bowl rings, this one did not come from Jostens or Tiffany & Co. Diamond Cutters International designed and produced the piece in 14k gold, sized around 13.25. The band commemorates Dallas’s 27-17 outcome, an achievement that took home another title during the franchise’s strong 1990s stretch.
Super Bowl XXII – 1987 Washington Redskins ($40,000)
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This ring is a mix of diamonds and rubies set into a 10k gold frame, which is the reason behind its distinct look, as compared to many all-diamond designs. This, too, was manufactured by Tiffany & Co., and it weighs 50 grams at nearly size 11.5. The ring came after Washington’s 42-10 success against Denver. Defensive lineman Dexter Manley owned it before it sold for $40,000.
Super Bowl VII – 1972 Miami Dolphins ($45,000)
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This masterpiece stands out for the season it represents. The 1972 Miami Dolphins completed a perfect 17-0 record with a 14-7 victory over Washington, and no team has matched that achievement since. It is 44 grams and measures close to size 13.25. The current value of $45,000 reflects continued demand for memorabilia tied to that undefeated season.
Super Bowl XX – 1985 Chicago Bears ($45,000)
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Richard Dent entered the 1985 season as a cornerstone of Chicago’s defense, and his performance throughout that year set the tone for the championship run. He delivered relentless pressure in the Super Bowl, helped secure a 46-10 win over New England, and earned MVP honors. The commanding performance complemented the legacy of the entire roster, which is why the championship band was valued at $45,000.
Super Bowl XLII – 2007 New York Giants ($50,000)
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The 2007 New York Giants stopped the Patriots’ attempt at a perfect 19-0 season with a 17-14 victory in Glendale, Arizona. Eli Manning earned MVP honors after directing the late fourth-quarter drive that sealed the success. Tiffany & Co. created the championship ring and set it with diamonds across the face. It later entered the market at $50,000 alongside its original wooden box.
Super Bowl XXXVIII – 2003 New England Patriots ($58,000)
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It is no secret that rings tied to Tom Brady’s championships tend to command stronger prices, largely because they represent the foundation of a dynasty. New England secured a final score of 32-29 in a match with Carolina, and Brady earned his second Super Bowl MVP award.
Super Bowl XLI – 2006 Indianapolis Colts ($60,000)
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You may remember the night Indianapolis defeated Chicago 29-17 to secure the franchise’s championship. Peyton Manning earned MVP recognition and marked the only Super Bowl win of his career at that time. A Colts player later chose to sell his ring, and it brought $60,000, mainly due to the diamonds on the white gold piece.
Super Bowl XXXIX – 2004 New England Patriots ($65,000)
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Jostens produced the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl XXXIX championship ring after the team’s 24–21 victory over Philadelphia. The design features 14-karat white gold and a diamond-covered face. At roughly size 14.5, the ring weighs about 92 grams, one of the heavier championship rings from that era.
Super Bowl I – 1966 Green Bay Packers ($100,000)
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This ring came out of the first championship game between the NFL and the AFL, played before the term “Super Bowl” became official. Ray Nitschke earned this ring as the Green Bay Packers’ starting middle linebacker and a central defensive leader during that season. It was crafted in 14k gold with diamonds, 38 grams heavy, and around size 14.