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title: "Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History (Photography Book) (Multilingual Edition)"
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# Multilingual edition for global hip-hop culture Showcases legendary diamond-encrusted jewelry 388 pages of iconic hip-hop photography Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History (Photography Book) (Multilingual Edition)

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## Summary

> 💎 Ice Cold: Where Hip-Hop’s Bling Meets Timeless Culture

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- **What is this?** Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History (Photography Book) (Multilingual Edition)
- **How much does it cost?** $133.65 with free shipping
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- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Visual Time Capsule:** Dive deep into 40+ years of hip-hop jewelry evolution, from Run-DMC to Cardi B.
- • **Stunning Photography:** Hundreds of high-res images by world-renowned photographers.
- • **Cultural Storytelling:** More than bling—explore jewelry as a bold statement of identity and power.
- • **Collector’s Must-Have:** Hardcover, premium Taschen imprint—perfect for your coffee table or gift.
- • **Iconic Artist Collaborations:** Exclusive insights from hip-hop legends and pioneering jewelers.

## Overview

Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a 388-page hardcover book by Vikki Tobak, published by Taschen. It chronicles the evolution of hip-hop jewelry from the 1980s to today, featuring hundreds of iconic photographs and essays by hip-hop legends. This multilingual edition celebrates the artistry, culture, and identity behind the bling, making it a definitive collector’s piece for fans and fashion-forward professionals alike.

## Description

Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry 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 jewelry, from the 1980s to today , Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “Ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression. Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams , Jay-Z , Gucci Mane, and Cardi B , whose over-the-top pieces integrate unique pop culture references, unconventional materials, and enduring collaborations with artists like Takashi Murakami. Author Vikki Tobak reveals – in great detail – the work of pioneering jewelers such as Tito Caicedo of Manny’s, Eddie Plein, and Jacob the Jeweler as well as newer artisans such as Avianne & Co., Ben Baller/IF & Co., Greg Yuna, Johnny Dang, Eliantte, and many more. Ice Cold is a treasure trove of dazzling, inspirational style, featuring the work of leading photographers, including Wolfgang Tillmans, Janette Beckman, Jamel Shabazz, Timothy White, Gillian Laub, David LaChapelle, Danny Clinch, Chris Buck, Mike Miller, Phil Knott, Raven B. Varona, Al Pereira, Albert Watson and many more. A foreword by hip-hop superstar Slick Rick and essays by A$AP Ferg , LL COOL J, Kevin “Coach K’ Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas of Quality Control Music take us on personal journeys into their jewelry universe. Ice Cold goes beyond the ostentatious bling to reveal a transformative story that is loud and proud.

Review: for the culture - Interesting for understanding the culture. A beautiful book that would make a wonderful gift.
Review: Love it - Pictures are so clear

## Features

- By Vikki Tobak
- Hardcover
- 388 pages
- Imprint: Taschen

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #67,575 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Jewelry Design (Books) #35 in Rap Music (Books) #36 in Lifestyle & Event Photography |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 249 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for the culture
*by N***C on October 9, 2025*

Interesting for understanding the culture. A beautiful book that would make a wonderful gift.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it
*by N***A on January 9, 2026*

Pictures are so clear

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting table book
*by M***R on January 4, 2026*

I purchased this as a table book as a Christmas gift for my son who loves diamonds and jewelry. He loved it and found it very interesting.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History
- Courtside: 40 Years of NBA Photography
- Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop

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*Last updated: 2026-07-11*