CHICAGO, April 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Jostens, the
leading provider of high-end custom jewelry for professional sports
teams, today delivered the 2016 Chicago Cubs World Championship
Ring at Wrigley Field, ushering in a new era for Cubs baseball.
The ring commemorates the Cubs' historic 2016 season and
celebrates the team's outstanding World Series victory.
The rings were presented to the players by 20 fans, serving as
honorary "Championship Ring Bearers," who were selected from more
than 1,500 video nominations by family members, co-workers and
friends in the offseason.
"Jostens is truly honored to partner with the Chicago Cubs as
the official jeweler and designer of this historic ring," said
Chris Poitras, Jostens Division Vice
President, College & Sports. "We felt that we had a
responsibility, not only to the Cubs organization, but to Cubs fans
around the world, to create a once-in-a-lifetime ring. This iconic
piece of jewelry uses intricate craftsmanship to tell the
unforgettable story of the Cubs' World Series victory, which now
takes its prominent place in the history of all professional
sports."
"It was truly an honor to help design the first World Series
ring in franchise history, and our family is thrilled to reward
those who contributed to this long-awaited championship," added
Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts. "It's
fitting the players who completed the greatest journey in sports
were presented with their rings by some of the greatest fans in all
of sports this evening."
The Chicago Cubs World Championship Ring is made from 14-karat
white gold. Its top features the traditional Cubs bull's-eye logo,
masterfully crafted from 33 custom-cut genuine red rubies that are
surrounded by 72 round white diamonds, all within a circular
perimeter made up of 46 custom-cut, genuine blue sapphires. The
bezel is surrounded by 108 round white diamonds on all sides,
representing the history leading up to the Cubs' 2016 World Series
Championship victory. The ring includes 5.5 carats of diamonds, 3
carats of genuine red rubies and 2.5 carats of genuine
sapphires.
One side features the player's name set atop the iconic "Fly the
W Flag" text, which is created from 31 round white diamonds and a
fire blue corundum understone that forms the "W." Silhouette images
of the iconic Wrigley Field bricks and ivy surround the flag and
the player's number, which sits below the flag.
The other side features the year 2016 above the Wrigley Field
façade and marquee, displaying the message "CUBS WIN!" A silhouette
of the World Series trophy sits below the marquee with a large
round white diamond set in the center, signifying the 2016 World
Series victory. Two princess-cut diamonds flank the trophy,
representing the team's two previous World Series titles. The
iconic Wrigley Field bricks complete the background.
On the palm at the bottom of the outer band is the team's rally
cry, "WE NEVER QUIT." On the inside of the ring is a custom triple
arbor that features the local date and time the championship was
won – "11-3-16, 12:47 am" – and the
series scores and logos of the three teams the Cubs defeated on
their epic journey to becoming 2016 World Series Champions. An
image of the infamous goat representing a supposed franchise curse
is included on the inner band.
Jostens is also proud to partner with the Cubs on a brand new
retail store concept for sports collectibles and memorabilia. The
Jostens Store at The Park at Wrigley is a first-of-its-kind
partnership between a professional sports team and a jewelry
manufacturer that provides a retail shopping experience for fans,
offering heirloom-quality jewelry items and other sports
memorabilia. The store will feature collections for all members of
the Cubs family. Fans can shop for exclusive items that commemorate
the Cubs' World Series victory, including the Limited Edition "108
Ring" – of which there are only 108 available, and include many of
the elements featured in the Player's Championship Ring. The
collection of rings, pendants, bracelets, cufflinks, charms,
paperweights, apparel and other keepsakes includes items across all
price points to allow every fan to share in the Cubs 2016 World
Series Championship.
The Jostens Jewelry Store at The Park at Wrigley opened to fans
this evening immediately following the ring ceremony, and will be
open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through
Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on
Sundays. Fans from around the country can also view the
collection and order 24/7 online at
www.jostens.com/cubsfan.
Founded in 1897, Jostens has produced championship rings for
professional sports teams and athletes for more than 60 years. In
addition to collaborating with the Cubs, Jostens has partnered with
other Chicago-based teams,
including the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox
and Chicago Bulls, creating a total of 11 rings for those
organizations.
About Jostens
Jostens is a trusted partner in the
academic and achievement channel, providing products, programs and
services that help its customers celebrate moments that matter. The
company's products include yearbooks, publications, jewelry and
consumer goods that serve the K-12 educational, college and
professional sports segments. Founded in 1897 and based in
Minneapolis, Minn., Jostens is a
subsidiary of Newell Brands and can
be found online at www.jostens.com.
About Newell
Brands
Newell Brands
(NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a
strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®,
Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer's®, Coleman®, Jostens®,
Marmot®, Rawlings®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®,
Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®,
Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, Waddington and
Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where
they live, learn, work and play.
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