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New York, NY--To celebrate a landmark moment for American hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Jose Hess Design introduced a revived Hockey Tribute Pin design, honoring the gold medal victories of both the U.S. women’s and men’s hockey teams.

Designed as a unisex piece inspired by the form of a hockey stick, the commemorative pin blends sport heritage with the legacy craftsmanship of one of American jewelry design’s most influential figures.

The tribute pin connects a milestone in the sport with an historic moment in the brand’s own archives. In 1980, the late master goldsmith Jose Hess designed a special 14k gold and diamond hockey pin that was presented to the U.S. men’s hockey team during a press event in New York, marking one of the earliest examples of a designer jeweler creating commemorative pieces tied to a major sports achievement.

Revived from the Jose Hess archives, this historic pin returns in the exact design created in 1980. The unisex pin of 2026 is crafted in gold-plated sterling silver, echoing the look of Olympic gold medals, and is set with natural diamonds. The piece retains the sleek hockey-stick motif of the original while making the design accessible to a broader audience because of the use of gold-plating.

“Jose always believed jewelry should commemorate meaningful moments,” said Magdalena “Maggie” Hess, president of Jose Hess Design, who continues the legacy of the brand. “This design celebrates the incredible achievement of both the women’s and men’s U.S. hockey teams while honoring the tradition Jose began decades ago of marking sports history through jewelry.”

The Hockey Tribute Pin is available now for both retail purchase and wholesale orders. Retail customers can purchase directly through the brand’s website, while jewelry retailers and trade partners are invited to inquire at info@josehess.com about wholesale availability and distribution opportunities.