That’s not a premiership ring – that’s a miracle!

Legendary commentator Ray Warren may might have hung up the binoculars earlier this 12 months, however he’ll nonetheless have a presence on grand last day having designed the ring that can be introduced to the gamers from the profitable workforce.

“I advised them I’m a sports activities commentator – I’ve no expertise in designing rings,” Warren stated. “However, anyway, now I’ve.”

Sydney jeweller Affinity Diamonds has been creating the premiership rings, that are price $10,000 every, for the previous eight years.

In that point, the likes of former Cowboys captain Johnathan Thurston, former police commissioner Mick Fuller and an ICU nurse throughout the first 12 months of the pandemic have designed the valuable jewelry.

Warren, who retired on the eve of State of Origin earlier this 12 months, was stunned when he took a name from Affinity Diamonds founder and chief government Sam Rahme, who’s a long-time buddy of Manly coach Des Hasler and likewise the membership’s over-qualified gear steward.

“Ray’s a pure in jewelry design – he’s acquired a future,” Rahme stated of Warren’s eye for crafting breathtaking bling.

“Annually, I choose somebody who’s performed one thing worthy within the recreation. Ray’s performed a lot, so in his retirement 12 months we thought he’d be good. We requested him to provide you with one thing huge and blingy that may be worn on particular events. He did nicely. It’s a nice-looking ring.”