“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RING,” SAID ... JUST ABOUT EVERY NFL PLAYER EVER. THE IDEA O F
THE RING IS THE MOTIVATOR, BUT THE ACTUAL THING IS SOMETHING TO BEHOLD—A N D
INCREASINGLY HEAVIER TO HOLD. THE PACKERS HONORED THEIR SUPER BOWL I WIN
WITH A SINGLE ONE-CARAT DIAMOND. THE NEXT NFL CROWN JEWEL WILL LIKELY SHINE
BRIGHTER: LAST YEAR’S PATRIOTS GOT 422 DIAMONDS TOTALING 8.25 CARATS.
UP THE BANDS
DAVID N. BERKWITZ/COURTESY OF PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME (37); COURTESY OF JOSTENS, INC. (11); COURTESY OF TIFFANY AND CO. (4); COURTESY OF HERFF JONES
SUPER BOWL X , Steelers SUPER BOWL XI, Raiders SUPER BOWL XII, Cowboys SUPER BOWL XIII, Steelers
SUPER BOWL II, Packers SUPER BOWL III, Jets SUPER BOWL IV, Chiefs SUPER BOWL V, Colts
SUPER BOWL VI, Cowboys SUPER BOWL VII, Dolphins SUPER BOWL VIII, Dolphins SUPER BOWL IX , Steelers
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