Jesus piece

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Meaning · English

A piece of jewellery depicting the face of Jesus, popular in the hip-hop community.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He lifted the Jesus piece, the Hebrew star of David, and the star and the crescent that were all dripping with diamonds.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Jesus piece” mean?

A piece of jewellery depicting the face of Jesus, popular in the hip-hop community.

Is “Jesus piece” formal or informal?

Jesus piece is generally slang.