Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl XLVIII Championship Ring
The Seattle Seahawks captured their first Super Bowl title by defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014. The championship ring awarded to the team members serves as a lasting emblem of this dominant victory.
Ring Design and Symbolism
Crafted by Tiffany & Co., the Seahawks' Super Bowl XLVIII ring is made of white gold and is replete with symbolic details reflecting the team's journey and identity:
- Ring Top: The top features the Seahawks logo, created with numerous round diamonds and outlined in blue, with a single green tsavorite garnet forming the eye. This logo sits atop a bed of many more round diamonds, all framed by 12 pavé-set diamonds representing the "12th Man." The words "WORLD CHAMPIONS" are displayed on the top and bottom bezels.
- Player Personalization (One Shank): One side of the ring is personalized with the player's name and jersey number. It also showcases the Seattle skyline, the Lombardi Trophy (accented with a marquise diamond), and the inscription "LOB" representing the "Legion of Boom" defense.
- Team and Game Details (Other Shank): The opposite side features the team name "SEAHAWKS," the championship year "2013" (as the season played), the Super Bowl XLVIII logo, and the final score "43-8." It also includes team mottos such as "LEAVE NO DOUBT" and "24/7."
- Inner Engraving: Inside the ring, a meaningful phrase, often reflecting the team's philosophy for that season, is typically engraved. For the XLVIII ring, this included "WHAT'S NEXT?".
The overall design aimed to be both a testament to the historic win and a piece of art embodying the spirit of the Seahawks organization and its dedicated fanbase.
Significance and Distribution
Super Bowl rings are highly prestigious symbols of ultimate team success in the National Football League. They are distributed to players, coaches, and key team personnel. The Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl XLVIII ring is not just a piece of jewelry but a cherished memento representing dedication, teamwork, and the achievement of a championship, forever linking the recipients to a historic season in franchise history.
