Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction November 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/28/2023
Entering the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the defending Stanley Cup champions and the third seed in the Central Division, the Tampa Bay Lightning first defeated their in-state rival the Florida Panthers in six games, then Carolina Hurricanes in five games to earn a spot in the Semifinals. Finally, the New York Islanders were beaten in seven games to reach the Stanley Cup Finals against the Montreal Canadiens. The series would go just five games, with the Lightning crowned back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. We offer a large and stunning 2021 Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup champions 14K white gold, diamond and sapphire ring. Awarded to a player with the organization who did not play in any games, his name is being withheld, and it should be noted that the winning bidder must sign a confidentiality agreement to not release the player's name until that individual retires from professional hockey. Size 9 1/2 with an approximate total weight of 135 grams with the included certificate stating that the rings have an average weight of 141 grams, the massive bauble's top features the Lightning bolt logo encrusted with 30 custom-cut blue sapphires set atop a bed of 45 brilliant custom-cut and baguette diamonds. "Stanley Cup" appears above with "Champions" below, with 22 tapered baguette genuine sapphires set underneath. The top opens like a book to reveal special details of the team's 2021 season, with "Last Day of School" and "Cup Parade Repeat". An additional 56 diamonds are hand set and cascade around the perimeter of the ring top, with the bottom edges housing 10 princess-cut diamonds for a total of 20. The left shank features "Tampa Bay" and the player's name beneath in contrasting white gold and blue, with the player's number beneath. The right shank sports the team name above with two Stanley Cups beneath, with a sea of Bolt's fans at the bottom. With a total of 214 diamonds on the sides of the ring, "Back to Back" appears on the outer ring band, with the interior featuring blue ceramic Lightning logo with the results of the 2021 playoffs. "Clinching Shutouts" appears beneath, with the player's signature also engraved, along with "Jostens 14K" stamped. In total, the the absolutely shimmering ring features 273 round diamonds, 20 princess-cut diamonds, 30 custom-cut sapphires and 22 tapered baguette sapphires for a total weight of approx 31.67 carats. This is the LARGEST RING BY CARATS IN JOSTENS HISTORY! The ring is accompanied by a large Jostens 9" x 7" x 7" metal display case which includes video screen, owner's guide, certificate of appraisal, locking key and official ring story. The certificate of appraisal specifies that the ring has an estimated replacement value of $88,000.00 US dollars. Please note that this incredible item is subject to a silent reserve.
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