This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/11/2023
Death Row Records 14KT Gold & Diamond Pendant Commissioned By Suge Knight for Death Row Records Artists Such As Snoop Dogg (Suge Knight Collection).
Offered here is one of the most iconic pieces of rap memorabilia ever offered for public sale, an original Death Row Records pendant which was commissioned by Suge Knight for Death Row Records Artists. Depending on their rank within the label, they were either given a 1.0CTW. Pave set Diamond Medallion like this, which is 14KT gold and approx. 1.0CTW in Pave Set VS+ Diamonds, or they were given the 3.0 CTW. Diamond Medallion which Tupac wore frequently.
Provenance: From the collection of Suge Knight, obtained by Reggie Wright Jr.
Reggie Wright Jr. worked closely with Death Row Records as the general manager and was able to acquire this pendant from working with the record company.
The pendant was the first of its kind, representing much more than the iconic Death Row Records logo, it was the first piece of jewelry in the rap game that was a gang insignia. Death Row Records and their coveted family jewels became known as one of the most infamous labels in the history of the rap industry.
What makes this piece so unique is the fact it was one of the few of original pendants made for Death Row Artists coming directly from Death Row Records.
We stress that this is one of the most important pieces of rap memorabilia ever brought up for public sale.
Authentication: Letter of Provenance and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.