Expensive jewelry has long been a fondness of Drake’s. You can’t call yourself “Chaining Tatum” after all if you don’t have the supporting components.
He has consistently approached some of the top jewelers throughout his career to create things that we haven’t seen before. Most recently, to celebrate the publication of For All the Dogs, he collaborated with his favorite jeweler, Alex Moss, on the “Crown Jewel of Toronto,” a diamond-studded ode to his hometown.
It made us reflect on all of the amazing things Drake has displayed throughout the years. Things like the $1 million ring that once belonged to Tupac and the $3 million worth of Pharrell’s old jewelry (or gold bars he melted it into?) are out of the question because we’re only discussing the customs made for him.
Is it the hip-hop artist’s finest jewelry collection? Perhaps. However, we can debate that point later. We’re currently concentrating on all the amazing personalized items in Drake’s own collection. See our list of the top 10 below.
Recall Drake’s time at Stone Island? While Drizzy was always sporting some great Stone Island in the late 2010s, you could still expect to see him in some Vaffanculo and Chrome Hearts. When he persuaded Ben Baller to design a gold pendant featuring the famous Italian brand’s compass insignia encrusted with green, canary yellow, and black diamonds, the brand’s adoration reached a whole new level. The $100,000 chain is unquestionably iconic and captures a distinct period in Drake’s career, but the logo of a clothing company isn’t as timeless as the other items on this list. This one also loses a few points because of all the Stone Island that is probably gathering dust in his closet (he hardly ever wears the brand anymore).
Regarding his affection for Tupac, Drake has never held back. His old rings are his. His restrooms are filled with music. Thus, it might not come as a big surprise to see some chains reminiscent of Jesus Piece designed by the renowned rapper. The artist behind the two artworks, which showcase hand-painted enamel portraits of Tupac Shakur, is Jason from Beverly Hills. While the other has a blue bandana with white gold and diamonds, the first has a red bandana with yellow gold and yellow diamonds. Each costs about $300,000 and is suspended from a 70-carat diamond necklace. These are undoubtedly a classy approach to honor one of the best hip-hop artists of all time, but Drizzy has produced far too many standout songs for them to be ranked any higher.
Before Damien Hirst’s emojis of expectant mothers began to symbolize Certified Lover Boy, a lot of the art direction tease CLB with images of cupid wearing a ski mask (we still want this image graced the cover, to be honest). Drake even made the decision to have a diamond pendant of the figure made by one of his reliable jewelers, Jason of Beverly Hills, before the album’s release. The 75 carat diamond gem is suspended from a necklace with links that alternate between black and gold. Even though this one is fantastic, it loses a few points because the CLB mascot was eventually dropped in favor of something else.
“Virgil is driving me crazy with the Patek on my wrist.” The catchy phrase from “Life Is Good” alludes to this specific Patek Philippe Nautilus, which was created by MAD Paris and designed by the late Virgil Abloh. This one-of-two watch is encrusted with baguette-cut emeralds. Naturally, Abloh was the owner of the other. Indeed, there is a legitimate exception to the typical rule of thumb, which is to keep luxury watches factory and avoid overdoing them with diamonds. This one is even more memorable because of the connections to Abloh and the accompanying quotable bar.
Even though Drake is renowned for his incredible gift-giving, over the years, he has also received some truly wonderful gifts. Among the nicest is this personalized chain that Eliantte made for him, which Young Thug gifted him on his 35th birthday. While the diamond-encrusted OVO owl head is impressive, the picture of him clutching his kid Adonis on the back is the true work of art. This one is ranked higher than several others due to its sentimental significance, but not high enough to rank in the top half.
Drake didn’t make the best pendant, but because of its absurd size, it’s perhaps the most memorable. It has 2,100 VVS diamonds and weighs 3.5 pounds. One of the few pieces that Drake had produced by Toronto-based Kilani Jewellery was this classic piece. The “O” stands for his label, October’s Very Own. Its most prominent appearance occurred during his 2016 Nardwuar interview. That is the cognitive process. Drake said to Nardwuar, “That chain is basically what I put on when I was making views to make the right decisions.” “I merely put that on when I wanted mental clarity. It’s so weighty that you want to decide quickly in order to remove it. It goes without saying that you shouldn’t wear something around your neck every day. It is nevertheless unforgettable in spite of its impracticality.
Drake is a well-known Raptors fan. He is often spotted supporting his hometown team from the courtside during the season. Naturally, he had to go beyond after the Raptors captured their first NBA title in 2019. In addition to the team’s official championship ring, Drake commissioned Beverly Hills’ Jason to create a unique ring specifically for him to commemorate the event. Worth more than $150,000, it had over 30 carats of diamonds and intricate details including a diamond-encrusted raptor head, a Larry O’Brien trophy, and the words “The Boy” engraved on the band. The championship rings he gets created for his recreational basketball team after they win also need to be mentioned. Right now, he might have more rings than Michael Jordan.
Drake recently acquired some of the nicest handcrafted jewelry he has ever owned. Alex Moss was once again chosen by the Toronto residents as the “Crown Jewel of Toronto.” The necklace, which originally appeared around Drake’s neck in the music video for “8AM in Charlotte,” has the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Blue Jays mascots encircling the CN Tower. In addition to Burmese red rubies and emerald cut white diamonds, it has 18 carat white gold, VVS white diamonds (D-F color), VVS blue diamonds, and VVS yellow diamonds. According to Moss, the two started thinking about the project approximately a year ago.
When Drake posted a photo of it on his Instagram story on October 10, he wrote, “A project with my brother for ending it in the 6 and dropping on the 6th in the 6,” which gave some explanation of the idea. He frequently refers to these dates as “the 6,” which are the release date of For All the Dogs on October 6 and the Toronto closing date of his It’s All a Blur tour. If Drake follows through on his promise, Toronto’s clubs could have even more incentive to win a title. “Any team that wins a chip we bring this straight to you for the whole off season,” Drake added in his writing. Though perhaps it will provide them with the necessary spark, neither team is truly positioned to make a serious run at a championship anytime soon. Concerning the worth, Moss states to Complex that “some museum pieces are priceless.” This is just that.”
The artistry that went into Drake’s “Previous Engagements” chain cannot be disregarded, even though this decision may divide some people. It was created in 2022 by Alex Moss and has an incredible 351.38 carats of diamonds set in 15k white gold. The 42 diamond engagement rings are supposed to symbolize the 42 times that Drake considered popping the question. Many people on the internet laughed at Drake’s repeated thoughts of marriage as soon as it was made public. They were unaware that it was not intended to be taken seriously. Laughing about the response, Drake asked, “Do we not get that this is a conceptual art piece?” during his Moody Conversation with Lil Yachty in February 2023. Drake claims that the item cost him “over 10 Ms” at a fit check with TikToker @christoosmoove back in February 2023, though this has never been verified. To call it one of his best ever would be to overlook the possibility that he spent even remotely close to that sum. It’s unlike anything else.