Ultimate Trophy
Along with the title of WSOP champion comes THE BRACELET. So, I went in search of some history on it, and for something as seminal to poker as the WSOP bracelet, you cant find squat on it!
I wanted to know what year the first one was awarded and maybe even what it looked like ¦no dice, pardon the pun. It seems it was about 1970 at the very beginning of the tournaments, but I cant confirm it. This is the Stanley Cup, the Masters green jacket, the Super Bowl ring, and you cant find the history of it!!!!! Maddening.
What I did find out is that the design this year is new, and its pretty impressive.
The jeweler providing the design (Triton Jewelry) has a whole web page about what the bracelet will consist of so while the WSOP skips any history, at least you can see the new one. I dont mean to slight WSOP because you can find lists of every winner for every year and all sorts of references to the pride in winning a bracelet, but nothing about the poor bracelet.
The new ones are crafted from 14-karat yellow gold, enhanced with full-cut white diamonds. The center plaque is handset with 66 diamonds weighing one-third of a carat and is supported by roughly 35 grams of solid diamond cut rope chain. The champs is even better and will be crafted from 14-karat white and yellow gold, with full-cut white diamonds. The plaque is handset with 170 handpicked diamonds weighing more than six carats. The bracelet’s center features uniquely shaped precious color stones to represent the suit designs - a heart-shaped ruby for the Heart suit, a princess cut-shaped ruby for the Diamond suit, a heart-shaped black sapphire for the Spade suit and three round black diamonds for the Club suit. Roughly, 58 grams of solid diamond cut rope chain support the bracelets plaque.
One cannot over-estimate the value of the bracelet to poker players. Afterall, its the most sought after item in the game and we all, secretly or not, would like to have one.
Sure, its a little garish as jewelry goes but what the hell?
But I still want to know more about the history, so if anyone sees any links that I havent, let us know!!!!!
Thanks for the information. Perhaps there is a way to contact WSOP and inquire about the history of the bracelet. Maybe there are photos of winners who are wearing or displaying their bracelet. That new design doesn’t look too garish to me! It makes for a nice display, at least.
Oooh, I think it’s a beautiful bracelet….definitely not to garish for me! Actually, I wasn’t aware that the players were even getting them either. Besides all of that fabulous money, the bracelets are also great incentives to be winner in WSOP.
I’ve been doing a little research as far their history goes….so far I haven’t found too much, mostly just the history of who received them and when. I’ll keep looking and will keep you posted.
Riggy
Okay, so I’ll be the first of the commenters to say that yes, this bracelet is awfully garish. But so what? It’s impressive and no more garish than a green jacket won by a golf pro. At least this is shiny….
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