First Look: KC Chiefs Unveil Super Bowl LVII Championship Rings
Capping off an offseason full of championship celebrations, the Kansas City Chiefs now have their newest piece of jewelry. Unveiled at the Chiefs' ring ceremony and red carpet at Union Station in Kansas City, Mo., the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII championship ring is packed with jewels and details that pay homage to the Chiefs' history and 2022-23 campaign.
The Chiefs' first video of the ring (seen above) highlights all three of Kansas City's Super Bowl wins on one side of the ring and pays tribute to Chiefs Kingdom above the Super Bowl LVII logo on the other. The top of the ring features all three of KC's Lombardi trophies, and the top of the ring slides off to reveal a miniature Arrowhead Stadium inside the ring itself.
The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Ring is not only filled with unique details, but it also boasts an impressive stone count. With 609 round diamonds, 16 baguette diamonds, four marquise diamonds and 35 custom-cut genuine rubies totaling approximately 16.10 carats, this ring is fit for World Champions. Image and description courtesy of Jostens.
Detailed in a press release, Jostens (the ring's manufacturer) and the Chiefs detailed the significance of many of the ring's design choices, including the inclusion of Arrowhead Stadium and an homage to team founder and AFL-NFL pioneer Lamar Hunt:
To elevate their ring to the next level, the ring top can be completely removed and converted into a pendant via a hidden bail that seamlessly folds into the ring top. Once the ring top is removed, the story continues. The shape of the ring top is modeled after GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022. The interior of the main part of the ring includes a miniature version of the stadium in yellow gold, which has a full-color field set with Lombardi Trophies in the center, ranging from one to three Trophies depending on the recipient’s time with the organization. Encircling the stadium is a quote from Chiefs Founder Lamar Hunt that reads, “ARROWHEAD STADIUM IS MY FAVORITE PLACE ON EARTH.” The backside of the ring top pendant piece displays the championship year-dates the recipient has spent with the Chiefs organization as well as the 50th anniversary logo and an image of the Lombardi Trophy.
The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Ring is not only filled with unique details, but it also boasts an impressive stone count. With 609 round diamonds, 16 baguette diamonds, four marquise diamonds and 35 custom-cut genuine rubies totaling approximately 16.10 carats, this ring is fit for World Champions. Image and description courtesy of Jostens.
Earlier Thursday, Super Bowl LVII MVP Patrick Mahomes spoke to the media as the Chiefs wrapped up mandatory minicamp. Mahomes shared his excitement for KC's new ring and the input he provided during the design process.
"Yeah, I’m very excited," Mahomes said. "That’s what you work for, to win the Super Bowl and get those rings. They last a lifetime. To be able to see them, I know they’ve done a great job with them. I got to help out a little bit with the creating process. They did a great job with them. Tonight is the last night you get to celebrate it and then we’re moving on to the next season."
After the team unboxed the rings, Mahomes tweeted a picture of himself with both of his championship rings, captioned with "That's Who," an apparent response to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's "Pat who?" comment when asked if Mahomes was the best quarterback in football.
Before the ceremony, tight end Travis Kelce also talked about giving his input on the design and his take on his second Super Bowl ring.
"It's unique," Kelce said. "It's one-of-one. There's no championship ring like it."
The Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV rings, handed out in September 2020, featured details that highlighted KC's second Super Bowl win in team history and the achievements of the 2020 squad. The inside of the LIV ring included the deficits the Chiefs faced in each of their three playoff games en route to the title.
Now, as Mahomes said earlier in the day, the Chiefs' championship celebration has come to an end as they work toward a chance to repeat next season.
"I told the guys that are going to be at the ceremony tonight, ‘This is it. You’re celebrating, get your ring,'" Mahomes said. "Even though we’ve been working this entire time, you have in the back of your mind, we’re getting our rings, we’re Super Bowl champs. But now, it restarts. That’s how the NFL is. It’s time to move on. You’re going to training camp next, and you want to repeat."
