Jacob Arabo
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About
Luxury jewelry and watch designer known as Jacob the Jeweler. He founded the company Jacob & Co in 1986. A few of his celebrity clientele include stars such as Elton John, Rihanna, Naomi Campbell, Victoria Beckham, and Jennifer Lopez. His initial rise in popularity is attributed to his watches becoming signature icons of the 90's hip-hop movement, even being noted in the lyrics of popular rap songs. He attributes his success to his family's roots, support, and work ethic.
Before Fame
He worked for a jewelry manufacturer in New York City before opening his own business at age 17, then his own shop at age 21.
Trivia
His nickname of Jacob the Jeweler was given to him by Notorious B.I.G..
Family Life
He was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He moved to New York City with his family when he was 14 years old. He and his wife Angela have a son named Benjamin, who became CEO of Jacob & Co in 2021.
Associated With
In a 2022 Instagram post, he posed with Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary. He has appeared in a Drake's "When To Say When & Chicago Freestyle" music video, and has been mentioned in the lyrics of songs by artists like Kanye West, Big Sean, Jay-Z, and 50 Cent.
