New York Knicks Championship Rings
The New York Knicks’ 2026 championship rings turn the home of Knicks basketball into their defining feature. Designed by Jason of Beverly Hills, the rings combine white gold, nearly 800 white diamonds and blue sapphires, and a mechanical surprise: a miniature Madison Square Garden that rises from within the ring.
Unveiled during the championship ring ceremony at Madison Square Garden ahead of New York’s season opener against Philadelphia, the design commemorates a title that ended the franchise’s 53-year wait.
For designer Jason Arasheben, Madison Square Garden provided the starting point. The goal was to create a ring that connected the championship to the building at the heart of the Knicks’ identity.
That connection goes beyond an engraving or a hidden reference. A twist of the ring’s inner bezel raises a miniature representation of Madison Square Garden, revealing architectural details that include the arena’s windows.
According to Arasheben, his engineering team developed the mechanism to deliver a feature never previously used in a championship ring. It gives the piece a transformation that fans can watch unfold, with the Garden becoming a physical centerpiece of the design.
The rings are crafted in white gold and feature nearly 800 emerald-cut white diamonds and blue sapphires totaling 22 carats. The sapphires bring Knicks blue into the composition, pairing a recognizable team color with the brilliance of the white diamonds.
Despite the elaborate engineering, Arasheben’s stated goal was a timeless appearance. With more than five decades between championships, he wanted a design that would remain appealing decades after ring night.
The result balances a traditional fine-jewelry foundation with an unexpected moving element. The materials establish the championship presentation, while the miniature arena gives the ring a story specific to New York.
The Knicks asked Jason of Beverly Hills to submit three designs as part of the selection process. Ownership, executive staff and players reviewed the proposals, with their feedback helping determine the final choice.
Arasheben approached the project as something that needed to resonate across that entire group. A championship ring represents the players who earned it, the organization behind them and the fans who followed the journey. Its details need to carry meaning for all three.
For the Knicks, the finished ring captures the championship through the place most closely associated with the team. Diamonds and sapphires provide the shine, but the rising Madison Square Garden gives this piece its unmistakable New York identity.
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