Thunder unveil stunning NBA championship rings featuring 800 gemstones
The Oklahoma City Thunder recently unveiled their stunning NBA championship rings for the 2024-25 season. Each ring features over 800 custom-cut and hand-set gemstones. This impressive number matches the total 3-pointers attempted by the Thunder during their recent playoff run.
Championship Ring Ceremony
The official ring presentation took place on October 21, 2025. It was held at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City before the start of the 2025-26 NBA regular season. The event was nationally televised and featured an appearance by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
Recognition of Players and Officials
During the ceremony, Thunder players received their rings individually. Thunder chairman Clay Bennett, executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti, and head coach Mark Daigneault were present to celebrate this momentous occasion.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP, was the last player to collect his ring, wearing it proudly on his right index finger.
- Bennett personally handed out the ring boxes to each player.
Design and Features of the Rings
Manufactured by The Champions Collective, the rings showcase a unique “ring-within-the-ring” design. Each ring has a removable band that is personalized for each player. This band displays their jersey number and signature. Key features of the rings include:
- One hundred diamonds set in 14-karat gold, adorned with the inscription “NBA CHAMPIONS” and the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
- A bespoke inner band that reveals a player’s signature and jersey number crafted with diamonds.
- A representation of the team’s OKC mark and shield, highlighted with diamonds symbolizing team unity.
- The left side of the ring showcases “Oklahoma City” in contrasting 14-karat white gold.
- The team’s impressive regular-season record of “68-14” is embedded between blue and orange sapphires.
- A tribute to the Oklahoma City National Memorial’s Gates of Time, engraved in 14-karat white gold.
- The Latin phrase “labor omnia vincit” inscribed inside the ring signifies Oklahoma’s state motto, meaning “work conquers all things.”
The intricate design and significance of these rings highlight the Thunder’s dedication to excellence and their memorable championship journey. With these stunning rings, the team aims to celebrate their achievements and honor their bond as champions.
