This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/10/2015.
This size 11, palladium players ring weighs 32 grams. It was presented to Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving after being elected to the All-Star Team in 1978. The top panel reads “NBA ALL STAR” surrounding a base metal basketball atop of synthetic stone. The left panel features a banner with the player name “ERVING” above the NBA logo enameled in blue and red and “78”. The right panel features a banner with the team name “ATLANTA” above the Hawks logo enameled in red and white, laurelled leaves and five basketballs. The inside of the ring is stamped with the “Palladium Plus” logo and has been engraved with the serial number “SA-143741-S”. In November of 2011, a 1978 Julius Erving NBA All-Star ring identical in every aspect to what we are offering here, sold at SCP Auctions for over $235,000. It is obvious that Erving was given more than one ring in honor of his participation in the 1978 NBA All-Star Game. The ring is in EX condition with light tarnish. Accompanied by a hand-signed LOA from Dr. J's Julius Erving III.