‘Ice Cold’: hip-hop jewelry on display at American Museum of Natural History

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Continuing the celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary, “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip Hop Jewelry, recently opened at the American Natural History Museum (AMNHM), in the Meister Gallery within the Museum’s Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals. This special exhibition pays tribute to hip-hop’s mega-stars, their global phenomenon, and the cultural influences contributed by icons including Slick Rick, A$AP Rocky, Nicki Minaj, Jay Z, Notorious B.I.G., Missy Elliot, Bad Bunny, Erykah Badu, and many others.

Donned by hip-hop’s mega-stars, the jewelry is bold, brazen, heavy, and huge. These eye-catching gold and diamond accessories caused a stir and made statements of individuality and empowerment in the hip-hop community. Throughout the exhibit, viewers gazed in awe at the glittery ice gold pieces of hip hop’s royalty that have influenced history, fashion, beauty, style, and culture.  

“Throughout the Museum, you’ll see objects that open a…

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