The Seattle Seahawks have made three Super Bowl appearances in their franchise history, securing one championship victory and therefore, one Super Bowl ring.
Super Bowl XLVIII Championship Ring
The Seahawks won their first and, to date, only Super Bowl in Super Bowl XLVIII, defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8 on February 2, 2014, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The championship ring commemorating this victory is a significant piece of sports memorabilia.
Key Features of the Super Bowl XLVIII Ring:
- Design Inspiration: The ring was designed to reflect the team, its fans (the "12s"), and the Pacific Northwest.
- Materials: Crafted primarily in white gold.
- Central Logo: The top of the ring features the Seahawks logo, created with numerous diamonds. A single green tsavorite gemstone forms the eye of the Seahawk.
- Championship Detail: The words "WORLD CHAMPIONS" are prominently displayed. The Lombardi Trophy, also adorned with diamonds, is featured.
- "12" Flag: A representation of the "12th Man" (the fans) is included, often symbolized by 12 gemstones.
- Player Personalization: Each ring is personalized with the player's name and jersey number.
- Symbolic Elements: The ring incorporates engravings of the team's season mottoes, such as "LEAVE NO DOUBT," "24/7," and "WHAT'S NEXT?". The final score of the Super Bowl (43-8) is also typically included.
- Diamonds and Gemstones: The ring is encrusted with a significant number of diamonds and other precious gemstones, symbolizing the magnitude of the achievement. For instance, the Seahawks logo on top is outlined in blue sapphires and features a cascade of diamonds.
Other Super Bowl Appearances
The Seahawks have made two other Super Bowl appearances where they did not emerge victorious:
- Super Bowl XL (February 5, 2006): Lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-10.
- Super Bowl XLIX (February 1, 2015): Lost to the New England Patriots 28-24.
For these appearances, the team received NFC Championship rings, but not Super Bowl rings.
