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FYI, I somehow ended up with about a dozen of these that look just like the real thing!
The 2017 Houston Astros World Series championship ring celebrates the franchise’s first-ever title victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Produced by Jostens, the official top-tier rings were distributed to players and coaching staff in 2018. Each premium piece is crafted from 10-karat white gold (with yellow gold accents) and features a total gemstone weight of 10.55 carats, consisting of 214 diamonds, 16 natural blue sapphires, and 9 natural orange sapphires.
Design Symbolism & Features.
The Crown: The face showcases the signature “H” logo created from 11 custom-cut diamonds, which represents the team’s 11 postseason appearances. A blue sapphire background is framed by a bezel reading “WORLD CHAMPIONS”.The Left Shank: Features the recipient’s name, the historic mantra “Earned History”, the year 2017, and the Roman numeral LVI to honor the franchise’s 56-year history.The Right Shank: Displays the city skyline, the Minute Maid Park stadium train tracks, and a “Houston Strong” emblem commemorating the community’s resilience following Hurricane Harvey.Unique History Details: Two princess-cut sapphires (one orange, one blue) sit at the top and bottom edges. They represent Houston’s milestone as the first franchise to win both American and National League Pennants.
Value and Secondary MarketAuthentic player-tier rings remain exceptionally rare and highly regulated. However, multiple variations exist across secondary collectibles markets:Authentic Front Office/Staff Rings: The Gold & Silver Pawn Shop lists an authentic 10k gold team-issued staff ring for $65,000. Past auctions of authentic scout-level rings at sports memorabilia sites have seen starting bids around $7,000.Limited Edition Fan Rings: Jostens initially sold a limited run of 112 premium fan rings (made with 10k gold and genuine stones) for $11,120 to match the team’s 2017 win total.Stadium Giveaways (SGA) & Replica Rings: Affordable alloy and cubic zirconia replica rings distributed during stadium promotional events are widely available on consumer marketplaces like eBay, typically costing between $15 and $30 depending on the sp
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