Hip-hop’s biggest chains, rings, pendants, and bracelets will be up for bidding on October 1.
The auction, called “Hip-Hop’s Crown Jewels,” will be hosted by the Phillips de Pury Company, and the profits go to three non-profit organizations run by rap mogul Russell Simmons. The 50 pieces of custom-made jewelry on the block are worth an estimated $3 million.
Some of hip-hop’s most famous bling is amongst the items going under the gavel: Tupac’s Diamond and Ruby Crown ring, Slick Rick’s diamond eye-patch, Missy Elliot’s diamond, black diamond and gold turntable ring, Biz Markie’s black and white diamond headphones pendant, Pharrell Williams’ pave diamond Gucci link necklace, and Lil’ Jon’s massive diamond and yellow diamond pendant which, at nearly 12 pounds, is weighed down by 3,756 round-cut white diamonds set in 18K yellow and white gold.
Other contributors include Diddy, 50 Cent, MC Lyte, Alicia Keys, Kanye West and the late Notorious B.I.G.
The pieces will be available for viewing in New York City from September 22-30.
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