Jesus piece (jewelry)

Gold Jesus Piece detailed with gems.

A Jesus piece is a spiritual or religious piece of jewelry which shows the face of Jesus.

Jesus pieces are popular in the Hip-Hop community. Many Hip-Hop artists and celebrities like The Notorious B.I.G. usually wear Jesus pieces, and will have them decorated with rare or expensive gems (jewels).^[1][2]

Less expensive Jesus diamond pieces are also sold. They are made of things like wood or inexpensive metals.^[3]

History

The Notorious B.I.G.

The first Jesus piece was worn by Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.). It was made by Tito Caicedo, Wallace's jeweler (jewelry-maker). Wallace had Caicedo make many more Jesus pieces, paying him about $10,000 for each. Wallace had worn some of these Jesus pieces himself, and gave others pieces to his peers. The Jesus pieces were decorated with expensive gems, especially on Jesus's hair.^[1][2]

References

1. Netshiheni, Rudzani. "History of the Jesus Piece". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
2. Reid, Shaheem. "The Notorious B.I.G.'s Signature Accessories". MTV News. MTV. Archived from the original on 16 November 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
3. "Jesus Diamond Pendant piece". www.diamondringfacts.blogspot.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.