Published August 19, 2026

Few artists in hip-hop have built as visually distinct a jewelry identity as Rick Ross. From a diamond self-portrait pendant that became an internet legend to Cuban link chains built by some of Miami's most sought-after custom jewelers, the Maybach Music Group founder treats jewelry as a form of personal storytelling. This guide walks through ten of his most documented chains and pendants — their design, their history, and what has actually been reported about their cost — alongside the STAR HIPHOPS pieces that draw on the same design language.

Rick Ross Jewelry Collection At a Glance

Who Is Rick Ross, and Why Is His Jewelry So Famous?

William Leonard Roberts II, known professionally as Rick Ross, emerged from Miami's rap scene in the mid-2000s and built Maybach Music Group into one of hip-hop's more influential labels. Alongside the music, he cultivated a visual identity built around excess — oversized cigars, luxury cars, sprawling real estate, and jewelry designed to command attention.

Where many artists settle on a single signature chain, Ross has treated his collection as a rotating body of work. His pieces reference his own likeness, his label, and his faith, and several have become cultural moments in their own right. His original self-portrait pendant turned into one of the most widely circulated pieces of jewelry in rap history online, and when he later commissioned a version of himself wearing that same pendant, it reinforced his reputation as one of the genre's more inventive jewelry collectors.

That willingness to push custom design further shows up across his collection — personalized pendants, dense Cuban links, and pieces built specifically around his own image. It also mirrors a broader shift in hip-hop jewelry toward personalization, which is part of why oversized custom pendants and heavily set Cuban chains remain popular in hip-hop pendant and chain design today.

The 10 Iconic Rick Ross Jewelry Pieces

01
The Self-Portrait "Chainception" Pendant

This piece layers Ross's original face-pendant concept on itself: a diamond bust of Rick Ross, complete with his signature sunglasses and beard, wearing a miniature chain and pendant that mirrors the larger piece. It's set almost entirely in pure yellow diamonds, giving it a warmer tone than the cooler white-diamond pieces more common in hip-hop jewelry.

His original 2008–2010 face pendant had already become a widely circulated image online. Rather than move away from the concept, Ross leaned further into it, commissioning a design that referenced the earlier piece — an escalation several jewelry outlets describe as deliberate.

How much does it cost? Multiple independent jewelry and entertainment publications — including IceCartel, Harlembling, and GoldPresidents — cite a figure of approximately $1.5 million, tied largely to the cost of pure yellow diamonds at this quality (commonly $3,000–$5,000 per carat). No original invoice or jeweler statement has been published confirming this as an exact purchase price, so it's presented here as a reported figure rather than a confirmed one.

The piece is notable for referencing itself, turning a widely shared image into a reportedly seven-figure custom commission and helping popularize self-portrait pendants as a recognized category within custom hip-hop jewelry.

02
The Original Face Pendant

A detailed, diamond-set likeness of Ross's face, with yellow and black diamonds used together to add depth to the features — sunglasses, goatee, and diamond-set grills built into the mouth of the pendant.

Before self-portrait jewelry became a recognizable trend, Ross commissioned a pendant of his own face. The piece spread quickly across early hip-hop blogs and social media, making it one of the more recognizable custom pendants of its era.

How much does it cost? Around $50,000 is the figure most consistently cited across sources including TheRichest, 6ixIce, and IceCartel. As with the later piece, this is a reported figure rather than a confirmed invoice price.

It's frequently cited as one of the pieces that helped normalize hyper-personalized portrait pendants within mainstream hip-hop jewelry.

03
The MMG Round Spinning Pendant

A large, round rose-gold medallion with the Maybach Music Group logo set into a spinning inner disc, with emerald-cut diamonds paved across the outer frame.

As MMG grew into a full label roster, Ross's jewelry began doubling as branding — this pendant became a recurring piece in public appearances and social media tied to the label.

How much does it cost? Price not publicly disclosed. The diamond weight and rose-gold construction are documented in jewelry editorial coverage, but no reliable purchase price has been reported.

It's a clear example of jewelry functioning as branding — turning a record-label logo into a wearable, custom diamond piece.

04
The MMG Triangle Pendant

A geometric, triangle-shaped medallion combining red and white diamonds, offering a higher-contrast look than his rounder, portrait-style pendants.

Jewelry editorial coverage describes this piece as a bolder companion to his face pendant, worn during a period when Ross was actively expanding MMG's roster and brand presence.

How much does it cost? Price not publicly disclosed. No reliable source publishes a specific figure for this piece.

It shows Ross experimenting with shape and color contrast beyond his signature round-medallion and portrait styles.

05
The Vobara "CEO" Pendant

Vobara's own materials describe the "CEO" pendant as the first custom piece the Miami jeweler designed for Ross, later followed by additional commissions — Vobara has stated it has produced at least twenty custom pieces for him.

The pendant marked the start of a long-running working relationship between Ross and Vobara, one of Miami's more prominent hip-hop jewelers, also known for pieces made for other artists including Soulja Boy.

How much does it cost? Price not publicly disclosed. Vobara has confirmed the piece's existence and its role as the first commission for Ross, but no purchase price has been made public.

It's a useful entry point into understanding how Ross's collection was built — not as a single splashy purchase, but through an ongoing relationship with a trusted custom jeweler.

06
The Diamond-Encrusted Jesus Piece

A large gold Jesus bust pendant, densely set with diamonds and worn on a thick 18-karat gold chain — noticeably larger in scale than the smaller Jesus pieces first popularized in the 1990s.

The Jesus piece has been a hip-hop jewelry staple since Ghostface Killah helped popularize the style in 1995, later worn by artists including The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z. Ross's version continues that lineage at a larger scale.

How much does it cost? A figure of roughly $2 million has been attributed to jeweler-sourced reporting via LAIE Jewelry, as cited by TheRichest. This traces to a single reported source rather than multiple independent confirmations, so it should be read as one outlet's estimate rather than an established market value.

It connects Ross to one of hip-hop jewelry's longest-running traditions while scaling the format up, consistent with the rest of his collection.

07
The Diamond Cuban Link Chain

A thick, fully diamond-paved Cuban link chain, with each link entirely encrusted rather than left as plain gold, giving the chain continuous shine rather than accent detailing.

The Cuban link has been a hip-hop jewelry staple for decades. Ross's version pushed link size and diamond density further than a typical Cuban chain, and it's been highlighted in jewelry-focused coverage as one of the more heavily set pieces in his collection.

How much does it cost? Roughly $1 million is the figure cited in jewelry editorial coverage (Adamans), tied to its VS/VVS diamond coverage and the volume of gold and stones used. This is a single-source figure, presented as reported rather than confirmed.

It reflects Ross's approach to a hip-hop classic — rather than a plain-link chain, a fully iced version built for maximum visibility.

08
The Spinning Emerald-Cut Diamond Cuban Link

A Cuban link chain built around large emerald-cut diamonds, with select links engineered to spin — a mechanical feature layered on top of an already high-carat design.

This piece was documented through jeweler Johnny Dang's own promotional content, positioning it as a one-of-one commission built specifically for Ross rather than a catalog item.

How much does it cost? Price not publicly disclosed. The carat weight and jeweler are documented, but no specific sale price has been made public.

It showcases Ross's ongoing relationship with prominent custom jewelers and his interest in mechanically engineered, one-of-one pieces.

09
The 2-Kilogram Emerald-Cut Cuban Necklace

Vobara's own project page describes this necklace as roughly two kilograms of Cuban links set with emerald-cut diamonds — a weight measurement referring to the total mass of gold and stones rather than a carat count.

Unlike several other pieces in this list, this necklace is directly confirmed on Vobara's own website as a commission built specifically for Ross, making it one of the more reliably sourced pieces in his collection in terms of who made it.

How much does it cost? Price not publicly disclosed. Vobara's page describes the design and scale of the piece but does not publish a price.

It's a useful example of a piece where the maker is confirmed directly by the jeweler, even though the purchase price remains private.

10
The R Pendant

A rose-gold pendant set with round-cut diamonds, built around a single initial rather than a full portrait or logo design — a more understated piece relative to the rest of his collection.

Editorial coverage names Vobara Jewelers as the maker, continuing the working relationship documented elsewhere in Ross's collection between the rapper and the Miami-based jeweler.

How much does it cost? Price not publicly disclosed. The design, metal, and stone type are documented, but no purchase price has been made public.

It shows a simpler, more personal side of Ross's jewelry — a single-letter piece amid a collection otherwise defined by scale and detail.

Rick Ross Style vs. STAR HIPHOPS

STAR HIPHOPS pieces are inspired by the design language found across celebrity hip-hop jewelry — they are not replicas of Rick Ross's actual custom commissions.

How Much Would It Cost to Create a Rick Ross-Inspired Pendant?

The price of any custom, statement-style pendant depends on a similar set of factors whether you're commissioning a celebrity-level piece or a personal one: metal type and karat, stone type, carat weight, number of stones, pendant size, the complexity of the CAD design, bail style, setting type, chain style, and overall craftsmanship time.

Stone choice tends to make the biggest difference in price. Natural diamonds carry the highest cost due to mining, rarity, and grading. Lab-grown diamonds share the same chemical and optical properties as natural diamonds but are typically priced lower. Moissanite is a distinct gemstone — not a diamond simulant in the cubic-zirconia sense — known for strong brilliance at a significantly more accessible price point, which is why it's widely used in custom hip-hop jewelry aiming for a fully iced-out look.

If you're exploring a fully custom design, STAR HIPHOPS' custom jewelry page outlines the process from concept to finished piece.

How to Get the Rick Ross Look Without Spending Millions

You don't need a seven-figure budget to draw on the same design principles that define Ross's collection. A few ideas carry most of the visual impact: choosing a pendant with real scale rather than something delicate, opting for moissanite to achieve full stone coverage without a natural-diamond budget, pairing a pendant with a wide Cuban link for a heavier base, and personalizing the design with an initial, name, or photo.

STAR HIPHOPS' chain collection and pendant collection both include pieces built around these same principles.

Rick Ross Jewelry Style Guide

Shop the Rick Ross-Inspired Look

3D Enamel VVS Moissanite Iced Out Face Pendant

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A sculptural, fully iced-out face-style pendant with 3D enamel detailing.

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Custom Letter Name VVS Moissanite Pendant

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925 Silver VVS Moissanite Icedout Letter Pendant

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VVS Moissanite Cuban Link Chain, 22MM Wide

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A wide, fully-set Cuban link chain in 925 sterling silver.

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14MM VVS Moissanite Cuban Linked Chain

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A wide, fully iced Cuban link chain for a heavier, statement look.

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Silver Moissanite Miami Cuban Chain

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A classic Miami Cuban silhouette in moissanite and 925 silver.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

Rick Ross's jewelry collection reflects a consistent approach: treating chains and pendants as personal storytelling rather than simple accessories. From a reported $1.5 million self-portrait pendant to a Cuban necklace confirmed directly by its maker, each piece reflects a specific design decision — scale, personalization, or a particular jeweler relationship — built over close to two decades.

Most people aren't commissioning million-dollar diamond portraits, but the underlying ideas — meaningful scale, full stone coverage, and personalization — are accessible across a wide range of price points through moissanite and custom silver pieces. Whether you're after a custom initial pendant, a wide Cuban link, or a fully personalized photo piece, STAR HIPHOPS' custom jewelry program can help bring a similar design direction to life.