Fancy Yellow Diamond Seven Row Cuff Bracelet

More than twenty years ago, while Pharrell was embracing the oversized chains, bold silhouettes, and expressive custom pieces that defined early-2000s hip-hop jewelry, he also made choices that hinted at a deeper, more refined sensibility. This 18K yellow gold cuff bracelet, set with 57.00 carats of color-treated Fancy Yellow diamonds, is one of the very first pieces he ever acquired from Jacob.

Purchased in the early 2000s, the bracelet stood apart from the era’s dominant jewelry language. Even as Pharrell was shaping the visual culture of music with his more maximalist pieces, he was simultaneously drawn to craftsmanship, architectural form, and the luminous energy of yellow diamonds — a color he would later embrace at the highest level of high jewelry. This cuff represents that duality: bold enough to match the moment yet refined in a way that foreshadowed the sophistication of his later commissions.

Crafted in 18K yellow gold and weighing 168.4 grams, the bracelet is set with 57.00 carats of Fancy Yellow diamonds, creating a continuous field of light across the surface. Its clean structure, elegant curvature, and disciplined pavé work highlight Jacob’s early technical mastery, while its modern simplicity reflects Pharrell’s instinct for design that is powerful, sculptural, and intentional.

One of the earliest jewels in Pharrell’s relationship with Jacob, this cuff marks a foundational point in their creative story. It captures an important truth about Pharrell’s evolution: even in a moment defined by exuberance and scale, he was already gravitating toward pieces that spoke to craftsmanship, color, and the refined, forward-thinking vision that would later define his most iconic commissions.