G-Dragon debuts 209.71-carat Jacob & Co. Bandana Royale necklace on world stage

Unveiled during the final encore concert in South Korea on G-Dragon’s 2025 Ubermensch World Tour, and later seen again at the 2025 Melon Music Awards, the Jacob & Co. Bandana Royale is a one-of-a-kind high collar created exclusively for the K-pop rapper-singer. 

Conceived as a high jewellery reinterpretation of G-Dragon’s signature bandana styling, the Bandana Royale transforms a familiar streetwear accessory into an object of extraordinary craftsmanship. 

Crafted in yellow gold, the collar weighs an impressive 559.3g and measures 16.5in in length, wrapping around the neck with sculptural spectacle. Its fluid, scarf-like silhouette is fully pave-set, creating a shimmering surface that captures stage lights from every angle while retaining a softness that echoes fabric rather than metal.

At the heart of the design lies a symbolic focal point: a jewelled daisy motif, long associated with G-Dragon’s creative universe and his PEACEMINUSONE aesthetic. Anchoring the collar is a 5.40-carat fancy yellow round brilliant-cut diamond of VS1 clarity, radiating warmth and intensity. Surrounding it are 2,061 white diamonds totalling 94.34 carats and 857 canary yellow diamonds weighing 44.76 carats, meticulously set to achieve a seamless, high-impact brilliance.

Colour plays an equally important role in the Bandana Royale’s visual language. Beyond diamonds, the collar is adorned with an exuberant mix of gemstones that mirrors G-Dragon’s eclectic and ever-transformative style. 

Rubies, emeralds, blue sapphires, purple sapphires, pink sapphires, orange sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines, and spinels are showcased across the surface, contributing to a further 65.2 carats of coloured stones. In total, the necklace boasts an extravagant 209.71 carats of gems.

The Bandana Royale also marks another milestone in the ongoing creative partnership between G-Dragon and Jacob & Co. Known for its boundary-pushing approach to high jewellery and horology, the Geneva-based maison has previously collaborated with the artiste on a bespoke Astronomia timepiece, as well as the PEACEMINUSONE jewellery collection that reimagined his iconic daisy motif. 

According to Jacob & Co. CEO Benjamin Arabov, the Bandana Royale reflects “a world that is bold, expressive, and constantly evolving”, which is a sentiment that aligns seamlessly with G-Dragon’s influence as both a musician and global style icon.

And he isn’t the first celebrity to partner with Jacob & Co. For decades, the house has been inseparable from the language of stardom, carving out a singular position at the intersection of high jewellery, high horology, and celebrity culture.

Also favoured by a host of international superstars the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Rihanna, and Jay-Z, the brand is renowned for fashioning statement, and often bespoke, timepieces and jewels that the showbiz set cannot resist.