Well mun, here’s a piece of metal history you can literally wear on your finger. A solid silver ring, specially crafted for the mighty Black Sabbath boys – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler – is about to hit the auction block. And no, it’s not one of those tacky knock-off merch jobs you find outside a gig; this beauty was made with Sabbath’s blessing.
⚒️ The Story Behind the Silver
Enigmatic artist Jagga – the kind of bloke who makes jewellery with more riffs than a Tony Iommi solo – designed a set of six rings to mark Sabbath’s monumental Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park on 5th July.
- Four rings went straight to the legends themselves: Ozzy, Tony, Bill, and Geezer.
- One was kept as a spare.
- And now that very spare is going under the hammer.
These aren’t just shiny bits of metal. Each ring is decked out with:
- The Black Sabbath band name 🖤
- The Aston Villa lion crest 🦁 (because you can’t play Villa Park without paying tribute)
- The year 1968, when Sabbath first shook the world from the dark heart of Birmingham ⚡
It’s Sabbath history, Brummie pride, and heavy metal all smashed into one silver circle.
💸 The Auction
This rare beast is heading to Hansons Auctioneers’ TV memorabilia and music sale on Wednesday, 17th September. Experts reckon it’ll fetch somewhere between £1,200 and £1,500 – tidy money for a ring, but let’s be honest, you can’t put a price on Sabbath magic.
Claire Howell, Hansons’ music memorabilia expert, said:
“Music fan Jagga designed these rings for Ozzy Osbourne personally to celebrate the Back to the Beginningconcert after speaking to the agent of the band’s bassist Terence ‘Geezer’ Butler. He made one for each band member and a spare. This is a rare and unique opportunity to buy this last remaining ring. Given the close timing to Ozzy’s sad death just over a fortnight later, the gesture is all the more poignant.”
🖤 A Poignant Reminder
And that’s the heartbreaker here. Just days after that triumphant Villa Park show, Ozzy passed away, leaving this ring not just as a collector’s item, but as one of the final personal tributes made in his honour.
To own this ring is to own a slice of Sabbath’s soul – a connection back to the day the godfathers of heavy metal came home, played to their people, and left the world one last thunderous reminder of why they’ll never be matched.
🤘 Final Riff
So, if you’ve got a spare grand and a half lying about, maybe skip the holiday in Benidorm and grab yourself the last unclaimed Sabbath ring. It’s not just jewellery – it’s a relic of rock’s darkest, heaviest, and most glorious dynasty.
What do you reckon butt – would you splash the cash for Ozzy’s silver crown, or would you be too scared of summoning a demon every time you wore it? 😈💍
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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