Skating Soldier: Asake’s Diamond Chain by A Jewellers
In the world of contemporary jewellery, few names carry as much weight as A Jewellers. Based in the heart of Hatton Garden, they have once again delivered a creation that goes beyond luxury and ventures into the realm of storytelling. Their latest commission, crafted for Afrobeats star Asake, is a bold and brilliant statement that captures both identity and artistry in precious metal and stone.
The piece is extraordinary in scale. Weighing 600 grams of white gold and set with 213.45 carats of VVS diamonds, including fancy cuts, it is a remarkable display of craftsmanship and design. At its centre hangs a pendant depicting a soldier on a skateboard, suspended from a bullet-link chain. This imagery is far from random. The soldier embodies discipline, structure and the rigour behind Asake’s journey, while the skateboard represents freedom, creativity and the energy of movement. Together, they illustrate a personal philosophy that fuses control with spontaneity. Asake himself has explained that being both a soldier and a skateboarder allows him to create movement and physicality in his life and work, resulting in a richer artistic expression.
The price of this chain has drawn attention, with figures reported at around 250,000 US dollars, equivalent to roughly 380 million naira. Some reports even suggest the cost could be double. Regardless of the exact number, the creation is one of the most talked-about jewellery commissions of the year, not simply because of its value but because of the meaning it carries.
This collaboration also reaffirms the stature of A Jewellers, a business founded in 2008 by Abtin Abassi. Abassi sold his first piece at the age of 19 and has since built a brand that is now recognised as one of London’s leading ateliers for bespoke jewellery. Today, his team of highly skilled craftsmen create custom works for a clientele that reads like a roll-call of stars. Each piece is meticulously made from the finest materials, blending technical mastery with cultural resonance.
For Asake, this commission comes at a significant moment in an already remarkable career. Since the release of his debut album Mr. Money With The Vibe in 2022, which became the highest-charting Nigerian debut album of all time, he has worked with artists such as Burna Boy, Central Cee, Tems, Travis Scott and J Hus. He has earned both BRIT and Grammy nominations, confirming his position as one of the most exciting voices in Afrobeats today. This chain is not merely another piece of jewellery; it is a symbol of his artistic evolution and a reminder that style becomes legendary when it is underpinned by meaning.
A Jewellers have long been synonymous with the fusion of opulence and identity, and this latest creation proves once more that the most powerful luxury is that which tells a story. Asake’s skating soldier is more than decoration. It is his narrative, carved and set in white gold and diamonds, and it stands as a testament to how jewellery can transcend adornment to become a work of art.
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