Lil Baby wearing a custom iced-out 4PF diamond chain gifted by James Harden, featuring VS diamonds and a bustdown pendant design.

Lil Baby’s $400K Diamond Chain Gifted by James Harden Turned Heads in the Jewelry World

In 2021, NBA star James Harden gave rapper Lil Baby one of the most talked-about birthday gifts in hip hop history: a custom diamond chain, a Richard Mille watch, and a Prada bag filled with cash — all totaling over $600,000.

But it was the iced-out custom chain that made headlines in the jewelry world.

💎 About the Chain

  • Designed by Elliot Eliantte, go-to jeweler for many A-listers

  • The chain was completely flooded in VS+ diamonds

  • Included a custom “4PF” pendant (Lil Baby’s label: 4 Pockets Full)

  • Estimated cost: $400,000

  • Hand-delivered at Lil Baby’s birthday party in Atlanta

🎁 The Full Gift Package

  • Richard Mille RM 030 (worth $200K+)

  • Custom 4PF diamond chain

  • Prada duffle bag filled with $100,000 cash

The moment was caught on video and posted by both stars, going viral across social media.

📈 Impact on Custom Jewelry Culture

This extravagant moment sparked massive buzz, leading to:

  • More NBA players gifting rappers jewelry (and vice versa)

  • A spike in demand for custom diamond label pendants

  • Surge in 4PF chain replicas ordered online and in NYC’s Diamond District

  • Increase in high-value gifting for birthdays and album launches

🛍️ What Clients Are Asking For Now

Jewelers report higher requests for:

  • Bustdown pendants with personal or label branding

  • Diamond chains with iced-out letters and logos

  • Gift bundles that include luxury watches + cash or designer bags

  • Richard Mille + chain combo packages

It’s not just about jewelry — it’s about presentation, storytelling, and celebrity-style status.

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