This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 2/7/2014.
This size 10, 14k gold staff member’s ring weighs 47 grams and is identical to the rings that the players received after the Yankees won the ‘99 World Series. The top panel reads “1999” and features the Yankees’ interlocking “NY” logo in silver atop a blue synthetic stone “shadow”; the logo is emblazoned with 25 round-cut diamonds to commemorate the franchise’s 25th World Championship. The face of the ring is decorated with 47 round-cut diamonds and the perimeter of the ring is adorned with an additional 26 round-cut diamonds. The ring has a total diamond weight of approximately two carats. The left panel reads “FERRAR” in relief above the casted image of the Manhattan skyline, the facade of Yankee Stadium, the Commissioner's Trophy, “25TH” and “TRADITION”. The right panel features a banner that reads “THE CENTURY’S TEAM” along with the Yankees’ top hat logo, the famous frieze of Yankee Stadium and “25TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP”. The inside of the ring is stamped “BALFOUR © 14K”. The ring is in MINT condition and is accompanied by the original wooden presentation box.