Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Oct 08, 2016

LOT 261

NEW YORK YANKEES 2009 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP RING WHITE GOLD DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE Fine and very rare, 14K white gold, diamond and sapphire-set ring custom-made by Balfour commemorating the victory of 2009 Major League Baseball World Series Championship by the New York Yankees. On the top, the initials "NY" set with diamonds within a diamond border to a sapphire-set base surrounded by two rows of diamonds. The right shank signed by the manufacturer and the left celebrating the inaugural 2009 season at the new New York Yankee stadium. The right outer side featuring the new New York Yankee stadium in relief above "2009 UNITY". The left side signed "JOHNSON" in relief above the New York Yankees top hat logo. The ring is set with a total of 119 diamonds in various sizes. In Excellent condition. RING SIZE 9 1/2. World Series Championship rings are presented by the team to exclusive individuals and are not available for purchase.