Ice Cold: A History of Hip-Hop Jewelry.

The history of hip-hop jewelry that has redefined the concepts of luxury and style.

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Ice Cold. A Hip-Hop Jewelry History—a stunning visual history of hip-hop jewelry that tells the story of how, starting in the 1990s, jewelry became an integral part of this culture and an important means of self-expression.

Diamond-encrusted dental jewelry, chunky chains, striking pendants, luxury watches, and exclusive custom-made jewelry—all of these have become part of the hip-hop aesthetic. The book reveals how street style has gradually merged with jewelry, fashion, luxury, and popular culture.

The publication spans more than four decades and features hundreds of stunning photographs and stories. It showcases hip-hop artists from different generations—from Run-DMC, Tupac, and Jay-Z to Pharrell Williams, Gucci Mane, Migos, and Cardi B. Their jewelry speaks to personal style, status, identity, and creative self-expression.

The book also devotes significant attention to the jewelers who shaped the aesthetic of hip-hop jewelry. Vikki Tobak showcases the work of designers such as Tito Caicedo, Eddie Plein, and Jacob the Jeweler, as well as a younger generation of jewelers, including Johnny Dang, Ben Baller, Greg Yuna, and Eliantte.

The book’s striking visual narrative is complemented by the work of renowned photographers. Among them are Wolfgang Tillmans, Janette Beckman, Jamel Shabazz, David LaChapelle, Danny Clinch, Albert Watson, and many others. The photographs capture not only the aesthetics of jewelry but also the evolution of hip-hop culture and its relationship with fashion and luxury.

The book also features a foreword by hip-hop artist Slick Rick, as well as essays by A$AP Ferg, LL COOL J, and other figures in the music industry, offering a personal perspective on the world of jewelry.

The author, Vikki Tobak, is a culture journalist and the author of the book *Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop*. Her work has been published in *Complex*, *Rolling Stone*, *The FADER*, *Mass Appeal*, *Paper*, *Vibe*, and other publications.

*Ice Cold* is a book about jewelry that has become much more than just a luxury accessory. It is a story about hip-hop culture, fashion, identity, creativity, and its influence on contemporary jewelry and the world of luxury.

Language: English
Edition: 45th edition
Binding: hardcover
Number of pages: 460
Format: 15.6 x 21.7 cm
Weight: 1.06 kg