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Dodgers star Kiké Hernandez gets $45K custom necklace ahead of playoff run

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Lewis, E. (2026, September 29). Dodgers star Kiké Hernandez gets $45K custom necklace ahead of playoff run. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/29/sports/dodgers-star-kike-hernandez-gets-45k-custom-necklace-ahead-of-playoff-run/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-29 · by Edward Lewis

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Kiké Hernandez, a star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, received a custom necklace valued at $45,000 from Happy Jewelers before the MLB playoffs. The necklace includes 14 karats of gold and features 173.45 carat total weight of lab-grown pink diamonds along with 80 graduated bezel-set diamonds. Hernandez’s team will begin their playoff run on Saturday as they prepare to compete for a third consecutive World Series title.
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Kiké Hernández, a star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, recently received a custom-made necklace worth around $45,000 from Happy Jewelers in Southern California. The luxurious piece features 14 karats of gold and includes 173.45 carat total weight of lab-grown pink diamonds along with 80 graduated bezel-set diamonds. As the No. 2-seeded team in the National League West, the Dodgers will start their playoff run on Saturday against either the Philadelphia Phillies or the Atlanta Braves, depending on who wins their wild-card matchup. The series is set to take place at Dodger Stadium, with the first game date yet to be officially announced but expected soon.

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Happy Jewelers Los Angeles Dodgers MLB World Series the California Post

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Happy Jewelers ORG · 2× Atlanta Braves ORG · 1× Dodgers ORG · 1× Hernandez PERSON · 1× Kiké Hernandez PERSON · 1× Los Angeles Dodgers ORG · 1× MLB ORG · 1× National League West ORG · 1× Philadelphia Phillies ORG · 1× the California Post ORG · 1×

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The No. 2-seeded National League West champs will play the winner of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves wild-card matchup, and while the start of Game 1 of the five-game series has not yet been announced, it will go down at Dodger Stadium.
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🔮 The No. 2-seeded National League West champs will play the winner of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves wild-card matchup, and while the start of Game 1 of the five-game series has not yet been announced, it will go down at Dodger Stadium.
2026-09-29 · New York Post
Dodgers star Kiké Hernandez gets $45K custom necklace ahead of playoff run · assertive framing

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Kiké Hernandez is bringing plenty of diamonds to the MLB postseason. asserted
Hernandez → bring → postseason
The Los Angeles Dodgers star recently scored a blinged-out, custom necklace that’s worth as much as a sports car, according to Southern California based jewelry store Happy Jewelers. uncertain
that → score → Jewelers
The precious stone experts said in a statement to the California Post on Monday that they recently passed off the chain to the three-time World Series champion, while explaining the item is dripping in gems. asserted
item → say → gems
The necklace features 14 karats of gold, 173.45 carat total weight of lab-grown pink diamonds and 80 graduated bezel-set diamonds. asserted
necklace → feature → diamonds
In total, Happy Jewelers said the piece weighs 68 grams and is worth around $45,000. asserted
piece → say → grams
Hernandez now won’t have to wait long to show it off in the playoff spotlight. asserted
Hernandez → have → spotlight
While the Dodgers have a first-round bye, they’ll kick off their run to a third straight World Series title beginning on Saturday. asserted
they → have → Saturday
The No. 2-seeded National League West champs will play the winner of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves wild-card matchup, and while the start of Game 1 of the five-game series has not yet been announced, it will go down at Dodger Stadium. asserted
it → seed → Stadium
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