Title Ring Guides

Here’s a sampling of championship rings selling prices.  Most of these were sold via major sports internet auctions over the past five years.  Several factors will weigh into the realized price:

• Quality of the ring (those presented to players and coaches were not always the same as what front office staff members or other team employees got)
• Wear (like baseball cards, those rings that have significant wear will sell for less money)
• Who owned it (star or superstar rings sell for more money than a lesser player and a lot more than most non-field employees
• Popularity (rings from iconic teams sell for more than others)

Other factors such as auction marketing can impact selling prices just as they would for any other collectible.  Of course, authentic rings sell for more than salesman’s sample rings or replicas, although older replicas that are in limited quantity and represent a well-known figure, can sell for thousands of dollars.

We’ve indicated the type of ring, original owner and any noted wear when known.

Hockey Rings

1978 Bobby Hull Salesman’s Sample WHA Championship ring  $1195

1988 New Jersey Devils Patrick Division Championship ring (salesman’s sample) $1302

Baseball Rings

1934 St. Louis Cardinals World Series ring (Tex Carleton) some wear $6573

1931 Philadelphia Athletics World Series ring (Gabby Street) some wear $21,510

1953 New York Yankees World Series ring (Joe Collins)  $31,070 (only 18 ’53 rings made)

1954 Hoyt Wilhelm New York Giants World Series ring  $33,460

1960 Pittsburgh Pirates World Series ring (scout)  $10,755

2006 St. Louis Cardinals World Series ring (front office)  $9560

1927 New York Yankees World Series replica ring  $1195

1990’s Mickey Mantle #7 Commemorative ring $3230

1960 New York Yankees World Series replica ring  $888

1996 Yankee World Series replica ring (Joe Torre)  $2595

1956 Joe Cronin Hall of Fame ring  $1209

Circa 1936 Yankees World Series ring (Lefty Gomez) wear  $2600

1969 New York Mets World Series replica ring (Tom Seaver)  $1735

2004 St. Louis Cardinals National League Championship ring  $2359

2006 St. Louis Cardinals World Series ring (scout) with box $12,232

1985 Kansas City Royals World Series ring (front office staff)  $5453

2004 Boston Red Sox World Series ring (scout) $18,522

2009 New York Yankees World Series ring (scout)  $22,413

1965 Minnesota Twins American League championship ring (salesman’s sample) $4183

1978 L.A. Dodgers National League Championship ring (groundskeeper)  $3585

1981 L.A. Dodgers National League Championship ring (groundskeeper)  $4780

1988 L.A. Dodgers National League Championship ring (groundskeeper)  $2988

1986 New York Mets World Series ring (Len Dykstra)  $56,763

1986 New York Mets World Series ring (front office staff)  $7414

1993 Philadelphia Phillies World Series ring (Len Dykstra)  $23,900

1963 L.A. Dodgers World Series ring (Bill Skowron)  $25095

1975 Cincinnati  Reds World Series ring (front office staff)  $6572

1988 Oakland A’s World Series ring (scout)  $3107

2009 New York Yankees World Series ring (front office staff)  $27,485

1991 Atlanta Braves National League Championship ring $3346

1926 St. Louis Cardinals World Series ring (Sam Breadon) shows wear  $7768

1944 St. Louis Browns American League Championship ring (Don Gutteridge)  $7170

Football Rings

Super Bowl VI ring (saleman’s sample)  $5676

1978 NFC Championship ring (Rafael Septien)  $8963

1984 USFL Championship ring (Phila. Stars)  $1673

1948 Philadelphia Eagles NFL Championship ring  $11,950

2009 New Orleans Saints Super Bowl ring (player)  $31,342

1992 Alabama NCAA Championship ring  $2629

Basketball Rings

1967 Philadelphia 76ers replica NBA Championship ring $1680

1968 Boston Celtics championship ring (Bailey Howell)  $42,000

1994 Houston Rockets NBA Championship ring (staff member)  $6600

2005 San Antonio Spurs NBA Championship ring (Robert Horry)  $48,000

2002 L.A. Lakers NBA Championship ring  $16,730

2006 Miami Heat NBA Championship ring $5676

2008 Boston Celtics NBA Championship ring $12,974

1966-67 NCAA Championship ring (Lynn Shackleford)  $21,600

Throughout their storied history the Los Angeles Lakers have won an astounding fifteen championship rings, one less than their hated rivals, the Boston Celtics. Die-hard Lakers fans invariably feel the pull to own a piece of their beloved team.  Above jerseys, game balls, and other assorted paraphernalia, nothing quite displays a person’s fanaticism as a championship ring. With fifteen NBA titles under their belt, fans have quite an assortment of Lakers championship rings to choose from. However, coming to own an authentic championship ring is left to the realm of the super-rich, or being one of the members of the organization that has a ring made for them. For those of us with meager means, but certainly not meager love for our team, replica rings make a great alternative.

Until 1980, the design of NBA championship rings was standardized, with a single diamond in the center of a basketball engraving surrounded by the words “World Champions”. It was changed in 1970 to a black and gold design, with a single diamond inset, and added NBA to the surrounding phrase.

From 1981 to 1983 a customization was made where the center of the ring became a dot that was colored in with the winning team’s primary color, or, in the Lakers’ case, a royal purple to offset the traditional gold.

As of 1984 the rings were designed by the winning team, to further personalize and help commemorate the victory. As the championships have mounted up, the Lakers championship rings have become more elaborate, with the most recent championship ring bearing sixteen diamonds to commemorate each of the franchise’s world titles.

In 2005, SCP Auctions sold a collection of nine authentic LA Laker championship rings for $90,000.  Adding the titles won since and you’re probably looking at close to $200,000 for a full set.

As far as the much more affordable replica championship rings are concerned, there are varying levels of cost, depending on the materials used in the ring’s construction or the level of similarity to the original. Rings bearing real diamonds and made from jeweler’s grade gold are quite expensive, running in the thousands. Reproductions featuring cubic zirconium and lower grades of gold will run $100-300 dollars, depending on the quality of the reproduction. eBay offers many inexpensive alternatives to authentic Laker rings, with even quality reproductions valued at hundreds of dollars selling for much less.  Sometimes, you can even have the ring personalized.

There are also ‘fan’ rings that are of the type sold at concession stands or given away on promo nights that are more of a souvenir.  There’s plenty of variety.  It’s just a matter of deciding which route to go.  Some decide to buy as many as they can since it’s such a unique field. Whatever your price range, owning a Lakers championship ring of your own is certainly within your grasp.

Baseball great Yogi Berra was on hand when the Yankees passed out their 2009 World Series rings. Berra, who is always great for a quote, said “they’re so much bigger now… they’re like weapons.”  It seems New York baseball fans who covet a sentimental piece of the past sports eras also typically lean toward that type of memorabilia you can wear on your finger. While it’s true Yankees World Series rings aren’t the only signature item from past championships, fans gravitate toward them because of the uniqueness and feel-even if they are actually so heavy they are like weapons.

Yankees fans have had many reasons in the past several decades to celebrate–27 reasons to be specific dating back to the 1920s.  So it’s not much of a surprise that those same fans will want to cherish those individual World Series titles with similar top notch jewelry. These days investors and fans alike can find authentic championship rings or replicas on auction sites like eBay. What are the differences between the two choices?

The actual Yankees World Series rings will obviously cost the purchaser much more than a replica championship ring. They do come on the market from time to time, selling for $15,000 and up, depending on whether it was given to a player or front office worker and which specific year it represents.

The good news for those who choose Yankees World Series replica rings is that they’re made to look so much like the real thing in many cases that the casual observer wouldn’t even be able to spot the difference. If you consider the heavy price for a real ring, the replicas certainly offer a different approach for serious collectors and fans wanting to add to their individual collection.

Typically replica rings can be found on eBay for anywhere from $200-$500.  The cost usually is representative of the material used to make the ring. Many of these replica items are made with Cubic Zirconia. Often the weight of the ring is similar in nature to the actual rings but sometimes they are much lighter and hollow on the inside.

What is the right Yankees World Series ring for your collection? It probably just depends on how much you can afford and what you can live with. If you are in the market for such an item there are plenty of choices. There are usually World Series rings for every championship available to some degree for varied prices on eBay. Many times the seller will offer a trio or set of rings that often cuts the individual price of the rings. Some replicas will hover in the $1,000 to $2,000 range because of their individual makeup.  Sometimes the seller will even offer the option of having your ring personalized once you purchase it via the eBay listing.

Sometimes there is even a different alternative that sits in the middle of the real and replica rings. A Balfour salesman’s sample ring from 1996 is listed for a little over $5,000 on eBay.  Salesman’s sample rings are those that are presented to franchise decision makers by the ring company as they prepare for final approval when making the real thing.

The bottom line is fans have many options when trying to find the perfect Yankees World Series ring to add to the collection and that buying one isn’t as hard as you might think.  Check out some of the rings available right now on eBay via the links below.

Looking for Pittsburgh Steeler Super Bowl rings for sale?  The average fan might be disappointed to see that there aren’t many such items hovering on auction sites like eBay these days. When such items do appear, they tend to be quite costly because of the large demand from fans and collectors. An option for the avid fan these days might be to purchase a Steelers Super Bowl replica ring instead.

Steeler  replica Super Bowl rings for sale online these days include every era and every title ever won by one of the most stories franchises of the NFL. Whether you are a fan of the Steel Curtain defense, Terry Bradshaw or “Big Ben” Roethlisberger-you’ll have options if you choose a replica ring.

Perhaps you want to relive the 1979 Super Bowl in Miami where Bradshaw helped the Steelers rise to victory over the Dallas Cowboys. A replica ring for this championship may be a very affordable $299 on eBay. The fan or collector may ask, “what do I get for my $300?” The answer to that question is a stunning ring with sparkly cubic zirconia.

Confused over what to give on Christmas day to the ultimate Steeler fan? Many of us can’t afford to cough up $30,000 for an actual Super Bowl ring. Besides, many of those rings aren’t even found in online auctions. So why not weigh the options of purchasing one of the many replica ring options on eBay? It’s less expensive and these rings provide the bling without the large price tag. They also offer tons of sentimental value for the huge sports fan.

Many of these rings are engraved with the motto of the individual teams.  Most also typically sport the words “World Champions” to signify the title. A Ben Roethlisberger Super Bowl ring might have his name and jersey number in addition to the Steelers logo.  Each one is personalized and some eBay sellers will actually offer personalizations so you can put your own name in there.  Click below to get a look at some of the Steelers Super Bowl rings available right now on eBay, easily the best market for buying a replica championship ring of any kind.

There will be differences in the quality of replica rings.  Some will be lower grade, but you can find a nice one in the $150-300 range.  You can also find ‘salesman’s sample’ rings for a larger investment.  These will be nearly identical to the real deal as they are what was shown to the team and its representatives when it came time to decide on a ring for management, players, coaches, executives and others associated with the franchise who would receive one.

The bottom line is that Steeler Super Bowl rings aren’t going to be inexpensive if your aim is for the real thing. However, if you opt for replica rings you might find it affordable and also quite similar in beauty to the actual ring.   They’re truly unique collectibles.  We can all collect football cards.  Owning a Super Bowl ring–even a replica–is truly different.

It might surprise some fans in Chicago to see Bulls championship rings for sale. As much as the individual players from the championships covet the rings, the real deal still appears on auction sites from time to time.  In fact, one sports memorabilia auction house put up a complete run of 1990s Bulls rings consigned by a former team official.  Complete with presentation boxes, they’re spiffy—and extremely valuable.

That’s rare.  Few players, coaches or front office folks are going to cough up those rings.  Collectors, especially those on a budget, have no chance of owning a real Bulls title ring, but the good news is you can find a really nice looking Bulls replica championship ring for sale via our links to eBay, which is bursting with cool replica, salesman’s sample and yes, even some authentic NBA Championship rings.

A few years ago, former guard Randy Brown, who played for Chicago in ’96, ’97 and ’98 put his rings  up on the auction block when he filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The three championship rings went for over $58,000. That price is certainly indicative of the demand for the actual rings and how much money an individual investor might have to fork over to acquire one of the elusive actual rings.

Cost is the major difference between any replica and actual championship ring. Let’s suppose Michael Jordan decided to put one of his storied title rings on sale on a site like eBay. Can you imagine how much money that would cost the individual wanting to bid and buy it? Jordan, who is generally considered the greatest basketball player of all time, is worth his weight in gold to this day in sports memorabilia. It’s so unlikely that we’d ever see a Jordan championship ring for sale that the demand would skyrocket quickly if he did opt to put one up for auction. Such an item might bring a record amount of money and hype.

The word is that Michael Jordan is still so fond of his six championship rings that he sports images of the six rings on his golf bag. So don’t count on those particular pieces of history becoming available anytime soon. Obviously the crown jewel in the Bulls championship ring chase for investors is any ring with the initials M.J. and the number 23 on it. Still, that doesn’t mean other Bulls championship rings aren’t going to bring a ton of money.

A 1993 salesman’s sample Bulls championship ring sold for $9500. Perhaps a salesman’s sample would be a different route other than a replica for the serious investor. The fact that this particular Salesman’s sample sold for nearly 10k is indicative of the value placed on rings that aren’t even the actual thing.

So fans are left with the option of cutting costs and purchasing Bulls replica rings that are for sale. These replica rings are typically made of Cubic Zirconia and can be found on auction sites like eBay for a minimal cost. Typically fans and investors can purchase these realistic looking rings for $200 to $1000 depending on the composition of the ring. The cost of the rings is typically determined by the composition of the ring. Some Bulls replica rings for sale are found for less than $100, and many of those are commemorative rings–not an actual copy of the team’s original rings.  Most are fairly sturdy and solid, but be sure to check it out thoroughly before bidding.

A Bulls championship ring replica is a pretty solid option if you’re looking to add something really unique and flashy to your collection—or to buy a die-hard Bulls fan a pretty nice gift.  Check out the links below to see what’s available right now on eBay, easily the number one place to find them.