Welcome to the 92nd insertion of DEMUR®, an analytical series highlighting the intricacies of the artistic world and the minutiae lying within. In this episode we bundle up to check out Nigo’s jewellery collection.
Nigo has been creating custom jewellery for over two decades. Sporting the biggest, most expensive and creative chains we’ve ever seen, the designer has played a key role in rap and fashion’s lure for iced out accessories. His portfolio spans from a massive 14K white gold, diamond encrusted “Dollar Sign” pendant, to more recent pieces like his flooded “I Know Nigo” goose.
Despite his treasure chest of gems, Nigo continues innovating, exclusively working with Jacob the Jeweller (aka Jacob Arabo). The pair have a rooted history that traces back to the early 2000’s, and can be accredited for Nigo and Pharrell’s long-lasting friendship. Back in 2001, Pharrell had been designing items for his personal collection, when he caught wind of an overseas client who had been ordering identical pieces. Nigo liked Pharrell’s ideas and would buy the chains in a spectrum of colours, even prior to their meeting.
Hearing of this, Pharrell chartered a flight to Japan and was put in contact with Nigo. Marking the beginning of fashion’s most influential partnership, their relation would soon become a cornerstone of influence throughout the Y2K era, birthing projects like BBC Ice Cream. Together, they would commission a slew of co-designed, matching astronaut and ice cream chains, encrusted with only the finest gems.
Nigo’s army of stones quickly reached new heights, with an overall value at a few million dollars. Just a few months ago he unveiled his newest two-tone Human Made chain, formed in a heart with lettering that reads “Gears of Futuristic Teenagers”. Prior to that, he showed off his $6,850 USD hamburger ring, among a few other timepieces like his Patek Philippe.
But it doesn’t stop there, Nigo has implemented permanent grillz to his bottom teeth, equipt with interchangeable grillz, for his grillz (confusing, right?). From keychains to rubix cubes, he’s done it all, pushing jewellers to their limits.
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