17-05-2025
New York Liberty receive 2024 WNBA championship ring ahead of season opener vs. Las Vegas
New York Liberty receive 2024 WNBA championship ring ahead of season opener vs. Las Vegas
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The New York Liberty are looking to repeat as WNBA champions in 2025.
But before they moved forward with a chance to become the fourth WNBA franchise to ever repeat as champions, they celebrated last season one more time. The Liberty received their 2024 WNBA Championship rings during a banner-raising ceremony ahead of their 2025 season opener against the Las Vegas Aces at 1 p.m. ET Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The Liberty, one of the original WNBA franchises, won their first WNBA title last season, which marked the first professional basketball championship for New York City since 1973. The ring was designed by Jason of Beverly Hills, as well as by Brooklyn-based designers Dynasty and Soull Ogun of L'Enchanteur.
"The Liberty's 2024 WNBA Championship reflects the tenacity, determination and greatness of the team and of New York City itself," New York Liberty Governor Clara Wu Tsai said in a news release. "Our goal for the ring's design was to honor our players while also incorporating the spirit of Brooklyn. We were fortunate to find collaborators equally dedicated to the same mission. The craftsmanship of Jason of Beverly Hills combined with the artistry of the Ogun sisters brought to life an exceptional piece of jewelry."
Soull Ogun designed the ring with Liberty's signature torch and symbolic motif of a leaf rising from the concrete to pay tribute to New York, "The Concrete Jungle."
"In creating the 2024 WNBA Championship Ring, the New York Liberty reflect on our story on and off the court ― our commitment to pursuing the dream of a WNBA championship for 28 years and the pride we take in bringing New York this championship," Liberty CEO Keia Clarke said. "This ring is a tribute to every fan, every player who believed in the New York Liberty and shared in our unforgettable 2024 title run."
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The ring is designed to tell the story of the Liberty. A single diamond in the trophy commemorates the first-ever WNBA championship, while the 28 stones in the leaf symbolize the 28 years of the franchise. Over six carats of the white diamonds represent the six years of ownership of Joe and Clara Wu Tsai. The 11 black diamonds represent the 11 playoff wins, while the 32 points of black diamond honor the 32 regular season wins.
The square at the top of the ring opens to reveal a pair of earrings, which were specifically designed by Jason of Beverly Hills. The earrings are an everyday wear item that ties the players to the championship and the ring.
"This wasn't just a ring, it was a responsibility," Jason Arasheben of Jason of Beverly Hills said of the ring. "The New York Liberty waited 28 years for this moment, and we knew the jewelry needed to reflect every ounce of that journey. From the torch to the concrete motif, every detail in this design was carefully chosen to honor the legacy, grit and passion behind this historic win. Collaborating with Dynasty and Soull Ogun allowed us to create something truly unique, merging our craftsmanship with their powerful artistic vision and deep ties to Brooklyn.
"This is the first time we've done earrings inside the ring too, which is really special. At Jason of Beverly Hills, we pride ourselves on creating rings that tell stories, and the story of the 2024 New York Liberty is one of resilience, purpose and transformation. This piece is as iconic as the championship it celebrates and we're proud to be a part of it."
"We're honored to be part of such a historic moment in sports with the New York Liberty, bringing the championship to our hometown Brooklyn," Dynasty and Soull Ogun, Founders, L'Enchanteur, said. "A diamond in the rough, also growing from the concrete."
