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12 NFL Players with the Best Natural Diamond Style
By Paula Lee, Updated: October 3, 2025
These pro ballers prove they dazzle on and off the field.
Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings looks on prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on August 22, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Getty Images)
When you’re conjuring up stylish athletes in bling, soccer stars, racecar phenoms and basketball powerhouses likely come to mind. But, don’t discount football’s finest: The NFL pros have just as much style and swagger as their peers in other sports. Before donning their team colors at kickoff, the pre-game stadium arrivals are prime time for making a sartorial impression—and natural diamond jewelry is just the way to express their personal style. Red carpet appearances and social media cameos are also opportune times to flex some serious drip.
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Most of these players commission custom pieces from their go-to jewelers, imbuing their personalities into the designs. From causes that are near and dear to them to lucky talismans, these NFL players are sparkling examples of how men can create custom pieces with meaning and style. Because these custom pieces can take time to produce—some up to months of meticulous work—the passion behind the jewelry is clear. For these NFL players, it’s not just about the desire to sparkle, but also to share a piece of themselves with the world through their jewelry and what it symbolizes for them.
With football season upon us, we take a closer look at the players—from seasoned vets to youngblood—with the best taste in natural diamond jewelry. This well-heeled crew subscribes to the “more is more” school of thought, layering classics and fresh statement designs alike for a distinct aesthetic. Think of the below as a masterclass on how to wear diamond jewelry like a baller.
Ahead, see the 12 NFL players showing off their diamond jewelry style.
Travis Kelce: Flashy Fits and Subtle Diamond Accents
Although Killatrav may be best known for his head-turning fashion choices — think bold colors, designer streetwear, and statement coats that have turned the stadium tunnel into his personal runway — he knows how to balance those flashy fits with a touch of sparkle. Kelce has built a reputation as one of the most stylish men in the NFL, landing on GQ’s “Most Stylish Athletes” list and frequently drawing comparisons to NBA tunnel fashion stars.
When it comes to jewelry, Kelce tends to keep things understated compared to his peers, often reaching for a diamond huggie earring or a simple chain to accent his looks. But his most headline-grabbing diamond moment wasn’t for himself — it was for now-fiancée Taylor Swift. In July 2025, Kelce proposed with a 10-carat antique cushion-cut diamond ring, crafted in warm yellow gold with hand-engraved details.
Jalen Hurts: A Diamond Chain With a Mantra
The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and MVP of the Super Bowl 2025 may not wear his heart on his sleeve—in fact, he is known for his stoicism even during the game’s biggest moments—he loves a good custom diamond chain around his neck, this one reading “Breed of One,” his personal mantra that represents his singular focus, unwavering sense of self, and commitment to being a unqiue force.
The “Breed of One” necklace was created by Gabriel the Jeweler, who made the custom piece for Hurts in 2022. “He is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. We want to make sure that we give him the best,” Gabriel shared with Complex in an interview. Gabriel has worked with several Philadelphia Eagles players and has effectively become the go-to jeweler for the team. “Every piece of jewelry that I make is made the same, but especially in [Hurts’s] situation, all the diamonds were so compact. The light was going straight to the diamonds,” he shares of the special sparkle.
Jayden Daniels: NFL Rookie of the Year with a Veteran Jewelry Game
The 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders, isn’t just making headlines on the field—his jewelry game is catching eyes off it, too. Daniels is seldom spotted without his signature double diamond chain glinting around his neck and matching diamond stud earrings completing the look. As Jayden Daniels continues to strengthen his foothold in the NFL, you can bet his jewelry shelf will grow alongside his highlight reel.
Saquon Barkley’s Diamonds Go Beyond the Super Bowl Ring
The Eagles’ running back is a lot of things: a physical specimen, a genuine good guy, fast, balanced, and undeniably a natural diamond lover. In the NFL world, Saquon Barkley’s jewelry game has taken on its own identity. He’s often seen sporting heavy chains and custom pendants, the kind of iced-out accoutrements that pair well with a designer streetwear look or a sleek off-duty fit.
After the Eagles’ thrilling Super Bowl LIX win, Barkley elevated his diamond game even further. He was gifted a one-of-one custom diamond chain in celebration of the victory. And perhaps the showpiece of the collection: a massive, over-200-carat “26” pendant chain, made by Benny the Jeweler, poured with VVS fancy-cut diamonds as a tribute to his jersey number.
Then of course there’s the ring—his Super Bowl 2025 championship ring, now part of his personal jewelry arsenal.
Odell Beckham Jr.’s Iconic Bling, From the NFL to the Met Gala
Odell Beckham Jr. may just be returning to the field after some time off, but his unique style never took a break. The free agent wide receiver attended the Instagram-famous annual Hamptons White Party sporting a head-turning mixed fancy cut natural diamond lariat by Gabriel the Jeweler. The stunner is far from his greatest hits though— OBJ is rarely seen without his trademark drip. From his curated bracelet stack and luxe timepieces to one-of-a-kind necklaces and even diamond grills, he’s in a league of his own when it comes to NFL diamond jewelry.
Beckham Jr.’s Met Gala appearance last year saw him in a dramatic green hooded ensemble, made all the more compelling by the heavy-duty diamond necklaces (once again by Gabriel the Jeweler) and Chrome Hearts hand chain. Another iconic moment? To warm up for the Super Bowl game in 2022, OBJ rocked custom cleats encrusted with 1,494 individually set natural diamonds, a collaborative effort between The Shoe Surgeon and Jason of Beverly Hills, a jeweler the footballer frequents. His team clinched the championship title, which begs the question: Could those be his lucky charm?
Patrick Mahomes’s Championship Rings and Everyday Diamonds
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl LVII victory this February while snagging the coveted MVP honor—and of course, the ultimate pièce de résistance of sports bling: the championship ring (his second). Studded with 629 natural diamonds and 35 natural rubies, it’s quite the shiny prize.
Off duty, Mahomes plays it safe, opting for classics like diamond curb link chains, tennis necklaces and pavé ID bracelets, with an occasional glimpse of his diamond-accented Cartier Juste en Clou bracelet. The NFL pro’s style is ever-evolving as he finds his fashion footing, and we can’t wait to see what that looks like.
AJ Brown’s 1K Pendant: NFL Diamonds with a Purpose
AJ Brown, wide receiver #11, is lugging around this massive “1K” pendant on a fat chain. For every 100 yards Brown gains on offense, he tapes another $100 bill on a hidden spot under his shoulder pads. It’s his motivation to “keep stacking.” And the 1K is his goal of 1,000 yards receiving for the season, a feat he has accomplished in three of his four seasons in the NFL. I am all in favor of finding offbeat ways to motivate yourself – but he doesn’t do it all for himself, of course, it’s to optimize his contribution to the team. And at the end of the season, he gives his shoulder pad money to charity.
Stefon Diggs’ Statement Jewelry That Turns Heads Off the Field
With Stefon Diggs’s collection of over-the-top diamond pendants like a pavé dog bone and gotta-see-it-to-believe-it Starbucks logo (both customized by Al the Jeweler of Labelle Jewelry), the Buffalo Bills wide receiver certainly doesn’t shy away from statement jewelry or eye-catching game day fits.
A self-professed fashion fan since an early age, the NFL star is leaning into his interest this year with attendance at two big back-to-back industry events. At the Met Gala this past May, he donned an estate pearl and diamond cluster brooch from Briony Raymond on his tweed Tommy Hilfiger suit. Weeks later at Paris Fashion Week, he proved his range with an impressive series of designer street style looks finished with layers of natural diamond jewelry. As he told Vogue when they tagged along on the trip, Diggs is fine-tuning his style into something more elevated and “eclectic, yet clean.”
Tyrod Taylor’s Understated but Elevated Diamond Style
Some may say Tyrod Taylor is an underrated player in the NFL (and we’ll leave that to the sports pundits), but no one will doubt that the man has serious style. The New York Giants quarterback has an effortless way of dressing, serving looks centered on impeccably tailored separates, occasional pops of bold color, and cool yet elevated staples (his own luxury streetwear line Diallo launched earlier this year).
And as someone who appreciates the finer things, he understands how natural diamond jewelry can pull everything together. Often spotted in diamond studs and a duo (or trio) of tennis necklaces, Taylor builds upon them by layering other glittering diamond designs and sometimes unexpected touches of pearl alongside them.
CeeDee Lamb: Rising NFL Star with Serious Diamond Drip
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb is a relative amateur when it comes to this best-dressed list and certainly one to watch. Known for his agility and precision in the game, he flexes his skills off the field, too. Neiman Marcus featured the player in their new fall campaign, with his charming smile upstaged only by the wrist stacks and bold diamond hardware around his neck.
There was no shortage of eye-catching looks either when Lamb attended his first Paris Fashion Week with his stylist London Wilmot this summer. His go-to diamond ball chains and an iced-out black and white pavé diamond watch featured prominently. Earlier this year at the 12th Annual NFL Honors, he showed off his flashy wrist, which included a pavé mariner link bracelet and diamond crosses.
Isaiah Simmons’ Diamonds with Meaning
Isaiah Simmons shares a stylist with Ceedee Lamb, which explains the sharp designer looks, but the New York Giants linebacker’s flair for diamond jewelry is all his own. Though his jersey is different now, he still pays homage to his former number by way of a chunky diamond pavé “9” pendant (perhaps some “19” bling is in the works…). Simmons also favors diamond line necklaces and ball chains with his Gucci and Givenchy wares.
Justin Jefferson’s NFL Jewelry Game Worthy of an MVP
Even when he’s warming up, Justin Jefferson isn’t without his diamonds. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver is known for accessorizing his activewear with various diamond chains. But, that’s pretty tame when comparing it to his more extravagant jewels.
When accepting his ESPY Award in 2023 for Best Play, Jefferson styled two oversized sparkling Cuban chains peeking out of his blush pink tux. Elsewhere, his notable sparklers include diamond grills, a fully pavéd jet pendant (a nod to his nickname), and bejeweled gloves, all bespoke ice by Leo Frost. His love for diamonds is exhibited from the stadium to the streets, and who doesn’t love a man who commits?
