The New York Knicks finally got their hands on championship rings on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, in a ceremony held before their season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. It is the franchise's first title since 1973, after the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the NBA Finals. Designed by Jason of Beverly Hills, each ring is crafted in white gold and set with just under 800 round and emerald-cut diamonds and blue sapphires, totaling 22 carats. The top of the ring is removable and its underside recreates the Garden's ceiling architecture, while the ring body twists open to reveal a miniature recreation of the arena's lower bowl. The jeweler calls the design a first of its kind in championship ring history.

The rings are packed with hidden storytelling, and the words "WORLD CHAMPIONS" are set with 69 points of diamonds to honor the team's 69 combined wins. A tiny gold Larry O'Brien Trophy carries a 16-point diamond that represents the 16-point deficit the Knicks overcame in their final game against the Spurs, and every player's jersey number wraps around the ring. Fans who want a piece of the moment can buy commemorative versions through the jeweler's fan program, though they are not the players' rings. Online, replies marveled at the luxury, while others mocked the removable top as toy-like and joked that the rings will eventually turn up in pawn shops. Whether it is a showpiece or a gimmick, the ring is one that New York fans waited 53 years to see.