A Closer Look At Kanye West’s BET Awards Jewelry

June 30th, 2010 by Patrick Galbraith

If you watched the BET Awards you probably saw Kanye preform his latest hit single “Power” standing atop a volcano while wearing a gigantic golden chain and ring. Kanye’s jewelry started quite a buzz on the internet and we finally got the specifics behind the notorious jewelry. Get more info and take a closer look after the jump.

Seeing as how this was Yeezy’s first appearance at an award show since the MTV Video Music Awards fiasco you knew he was going to do it big. We just didn’t realize how big. It turns out Mr. West had Jacob & Co. create a custom-made chain and charm depicting the Egyptian god Horus, as well as a four-finger pyramid ring, for his comeback performance. The two custom pieces are made of 24K yellow gold and are worth a combined total of $300,000 dollars. Yeezy better hope that thing don’t get snatched.

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