The striking titanium headpiece features 8,000 diamonds totaling 137 carats.
Interestingly, the jewelers secured each diamond in place then cut the metal and folded it over the top to create the prongs. This process is typically reserved for high, but a headpiece for a 14-time Grammy winner is certainly worthy of such attention to detail.
Lamar and Free also selected a cobblestone micro-pavé setting that showcases the diamonds in various sizes. This allowed the jeweler to maximize brilliance throughout the headpiece. All up, the decidedly blingy accessory showcases more than 137 carats and weighs around 7 ounces. Naturally, there’s a deeper meaning, too. The Crown of Thorns is a religious icon synonymous with the pain and suffering of Christ’s crucifixion. Lamar and Free’s contemporary take, however, is meant to be a metaphor for artistic prowess, humility and perseverance. For the 35-year-old rapper, it’s a nod of respect to prolific artists who came before him. It also serves as an homage to Lamar’s influence on rap music and culture, according to Tiffany.
Of course, Tiffany has handcrafted numerous headpieces since the late 19th century, so this is nothing new for the jeweler. However, Kendrick’s crown represents the latest in a string of innovative partnerships that connect the art world with Tiffany’s designers and artisans. “Kendrick Lamar represents the artistry, risk-taking creativity and relentless innovation that has also defined Tiffany & Co. for nearly two centuries,” Alexandre Arnault, Tiffany’s executive vice president, product and communication, said in a statement. “We are proud and incredibly excited to work with a visionary like Kendrick in realizing his vision for the crown.”
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