Lot 29


JACOB & CO.

Ruby & Diamond Rosary Chain

Estimate

USD $20,000 - 30,000


Starting Bid

USD $12,000

0 Bids

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Ships From: USA

In the early 2000s, Pharrell and Jacob ignited a new frontier in custom jewelry by transforming everyday objects into opulent, fully realized works of wearable art. Extending that philosophy into the spiritual realm, this rosary reimagines one of the most sacred objects in devotional tradition as an extraordinary piece of high jewelry.


Rosaries have long served as tools for prayer, meditation, and intention. Their repetitive structure is meant to guide reflection, grounding the wearer in rhythm and meaning. Pharrell, who often speaks of jewelry as a conduit of energy, has always been drawn to pieces that feel spiritually charged — adornments that hold purpose, energy, and personal significance. This rosary embodies that sensibility, merging sacred symbolism with exceptional craftsmanship.


Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the chain is meticulously pavé-set with 6.75 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds (968 stones) and 12.25 carats of rubies (245 stones), each bead and link transformed into a radiant expression of light and color. The interplay of rubies and diamonds creates a powerful visual rhythm — a luminous reinterpretation of the traditional rosary form — while its substantial construction, weighing 89 grams, underscores the architectural presence of the piece.


Simultaneously reverent and boldly reimagined, this rosary defies the boundary between spiritual object, sculpture, and adornment. Rooted in the creative ethos Pharrell helped shape alongside Jacob — where the everyday, the symbolic, and the sacred can all be elevated into something extraordinary — it stands as a testament to artistry and to the enduring influence of that groundbreaking early era of design.