1988 San Francisco 49ers Championship Ring

The Lombardi Trophy symbolizes team achievement. But inportant individual efforts also go into the making of a Super Bowl champion. Those individuals--from players to coaches, from trainers and equipment managers to administrative personnel--are rewarded with Super Bowl rings.

The San Francisco 49ers' three NFL titles during the 1980s are symbolized in their Super Bowl XXIII rings. The customized, 10-karat gold and diamond ring features three miniature replicas of the Vince Lombardi Trophy on its horizontal crown. A diamond replaces the football atop each trophy. The center trophy, which represents the 20-16 victory over Cincinnati in Super Bowl XXIII, is the largest, with a diamond set in its base and 24 surrounding diamonds inlaid in a white gold oval. Each corner of the crown also contains a diamond.

The 49ers were presented with their rings at a ceremony in May 1989. Their rings were designed by Josten's of Minneapolis.