Vikki Tobak

Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized "truck" style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewellery is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewellery, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold. A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a...

Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized "truck" style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches, or a Tiffany necklace, jewellery is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street-savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewellery, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning...