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This Frog team deserves a trophy to honor their team and season. They can capture that today.
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The trophy’s hefty valuation is mostly due to the football that rests on top, which can be removed from the rest of the trophy. It’s made of gold, and the stripes near each end are covered in 2,187 pavé-set diamonds that weigh a total of 50 carats. The football has an internal power source that keeps it illuminated even when removed.
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The trophy’s foundation features five different shades of marble and granite. The center column was created with lapis lazuli, “one of the most sought after stones in the world,” and was hand-carved in 18-karat yellow, green, red, peach, and white gold to simulate the Arizona sunset.
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“The compass on the base of the trophy signifies the path of life. The players at the base depict those who support and uphold the team while the players above represent those who guard and protect the ball. The Greek word Nyvk, meaning ‘the goddess of victory,’ is engraved on the curtain above the players. Designed in lotus flowers, the dome signifies purity of strength, power and heart of the victors. Finally, the perfection of the diamonds on the football represents the dedication of the winning team to their sport.”
More than 3,000 hours of work went into the trophy
The take-home replica—
Michigan, TCU will play for $1.4 million, 200-pound Fiesta Bowl trophy
Michigan and TCU will play for a valuable, supersized Fiesta Bowl trophy
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The trophy’s foundation features five different shades of marble and granite. The center column was created with lapis lazuli, “one of the most sought after stones in the world,” and was hand-carved in 18-karat yellow, green, red, peach, and white gold to simulate the Arizona sunset.
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“The compass on the base of the trophy signifies the path of life. The players at the base depict those who support and uphold the team while the players above represent those who guard and protect the ball. The Greek word Nyvk, meaning ‘the goddess of victory,’ is engraved on the curtain above the players. Designed in lotus flowers, the dome signifies purity of strength, power and heart of the victors. Finally, the perfection of the diamonds on the football represents the dedication of the winning team to their sport.”
More than 3,000 hours of work went into the trophy
The take-home replica—
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