Brief

Knicks debut 22‑carat championship rings with miniature Madison Square Garden

The rings, created by Jason of Beverly Hills, were presented during the season‑opening game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:26:50 GMT

The New York Knicks received 22‑carat championship rings on Oct. 20, 2026, as the team opened its 2026‑27 season against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.

What happened

During the home‑opening ceremony, each player was handed a white‑gold ring set with just under 800 diamonds and blue sapphires. The rings include a unique mechanism that, when turned, raises a miniature recreation of Madison Square Garden’s exterior and lower bowl. The removable top of the ring displays the arena’s ceiling architecture, while the underside shows the arena’s exterior.

What the reports add

Page Six Style reported that the rings were crafted by Jason Arasheben, founder and CEO of Jason of Beverly Hills, and that a press release from the jeweler described the turning mechanism as “a miniature re‑creation of Madison Square Garden’s iconic exterior.” The New York Post’s sports section added that a 0.16‑carat diamond set in a tiny Larry O’Brien trophy symbolizes the Knicks’ postseason wins, and that 16 emerald‑cut diamonds line the inner bezel to represent the team’s 16‑point comeback in Game 5 of the Finals.

What was said

Jason Arasheben told Page Six Style, “The ring was designed to capture the team’s identity and the defining moments of its title run.” The same quote appeared in the New York Post’s sports story, attributed to an exclusive interview with Arasheben.

How it came about

Felo News previously covered the Knicks’ historic championship run, noting the team’s 16‑3 playoff record and the 45‑point Game 5 performance that ended a 53‑year title drought (knicks‑playoff-records-2026). The league‑wide excitement set the stage for the ring ceremony, which followed the banner‑raising event highlighted in Felo’s coverage of the opening night ticket pricing (knicks-76ers-ticket-prices).

Key facts

Each Knicks championship ring weighs 22 carats and contains just under 800 diamonds and blue sapphires. (nypost.com)
The ring features a turn‑activated miniature replica of Madison Square Garden’s exterior and lower bowl. (nypost.com)
A 0.16‑carat diamond set in a tiny Larry O’Brien trophy represents the team’s postseason victories. (nypost.com)
16 emerald‑cut diamonds line the inner bezel to symbolize the Knicks’ 16‑point comeback in Game 5. (nypost.com)
Jason Arasheben of Jason of Beverly Hills designed the rings. (nypost.com)