Avalanche unveil 2022 Stanley Cup rings, featuring 669 diamonds
The Colorado Avalanche unveiled their 2022 Stanley Cup rings on Monday night, and they are truly something to behold.
According to the Avalanche, the rings feature 669 diamonds, 18 custom-cut genuine sapphires, 2 round genuine sapphires, and 42 custom-cut genuine rubies. It is also 18.50 carats of genuine gemstones.
It definitely stands out and makes a statement.
Just for some perspective, that is DOUBLE the number diamonds the Tampa Bay Lightning had on their 2021 Stanley Cup rings (338), which were only 14 carats of gemstones.
The 2022 title was Colorado's third Stanley Cup since the franchise relocated to Denver in the mid-1990s and its first in 20 years.
The Avalanche open their title defense and raise their Stanley Cup banner on Wednesday night at home against the Chicago Blackhawks. They enter the season as one of the top favorites to win the Stanley Cup again.
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