Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has a highly publicized love of candy, which he took to a whole new level in the form of a $200,000 custom Juicy Drop Pop chain from celebrity jeweler Greg Yuna.
Designed by Yuna, the expressive piece is a fully functional and iced-out version of Bazooka Candy Brands’ iconic Juicy Drop Pop. It took months of work to put together. Metcalf, who is also known as the Candyman thanks to his love of candy, publicly debuted the chain on Sunday, Nov. 24.
“I am a huge fan of Juicy Drop Pop and as an investor in Bazooka Candy Brands, this collaboration felt like a natural fit for me,” Metcalf told Complex. “I really wanted the chain to be fully functional, so I could keep my favorite candy close and enjoy it anytime. Greg and his team went above and beyond on this one.”
DK Metcalf invested in Bazooka Candy Brands through Patricof Co, an investment and advisory platform for athletes, in August 2024. The piece serves to celebrate his investment, which came months after he flew to New York to meet with the company and pitch ideas including wearable candy jewelry.
“I’m always looking for ways to redefine what jewelry can represent, and designing a functional Juicy Drop Pop chain for DK Metcalf allowed me to push those boundaries creatively,” Greg Yuna shared. “DK’s larger-than-life persona and love for candy inspired me to craft something bold, imaginative, and completely unique. It’s exciting to take a concept like this and transform it into a piece that’s both fun and artistically one of a kind.”
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