Ice Spice has once again raised the bar when it comes to statement jewelry. The "Princess Diana" rapper showed off a custom diamond tongue ring that her longtime jeweler, Benny The Jeweler, claims is the "biggest tongue ring in the world." According to the designer, the dazzling accessory is worth an estimated $50,000 and features a flawless diamond set in 18-karat gold.
Benny unveiled the extravagant piece on Instagram on July 8, sharing a close-up video of the oversized diamond before revealing Ice Spice wearing it. The rapper, who is of Dominican descent and whose real name is Isis Naija Gaston, posed for a selfie with her tongue out to showcase the sparkling new addition. "Biggest tongue ring in the world made for @icespice," Benny captioned the post. "Flawless diamond made with 18k gold!"
© Ice SpiceIce Spice and Benny The Jeweler Have a History of Creating Show-Stopping Pieces
This isn't the first time Benny The Jeweler has crafted eye-catching custom jewelry for the 26-year-old rapper. Over the past few years, he has designed several standout pieces for Ice Spice, including a diamond-encrusted Richie watch reportedly valued at $250,000 and a one-of-a-kind cartoon-inspired pendant featuring her likeness.
The custom necklace reportedly contains more than 80 carats of diamonds, making it one of the most recognizable pieces in her growing jewelry collection.
© GC ImagesIce Spice proudly showcased that pendant during a 2023 interview with Capital Radio. "This is my baby," she said while holding up the necklace. "This is fan art. I'm obsessed with that."
She also gave credit to its creator, adding, "Shout out Benny. He made this."
The Rapper Continues Her Love of Luxury Accessories
The tongue ring is the latest addition to Ice Spice's growing collection of luxury accessories. Known for embracing bold fashion and custom jewelry, the Grammy-nominated artist has consistently used statement pieces to complement her signature style.
© Jeff KravitzHer newest accessory quickly sparked conversation online, with fans reacting to both its impressive size and hefty price tag. While many praised the one-of-a-kind design, others questioned how practical such a large diamond tongue ring might be for everyday wear.
Fresh Off Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Celebration
The jewelry reveal came just days after Ice Spice attended the star-studded wedding celebration of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3. The appearance highlighted the close friendship between the two artists, which began before they teamed up on the 2023 remix of Swift's hit song "Karma."
Ice Spice has previously spoken about how much she admires the global superstar and how Taylor's career has influenced her own approach to the music industry.
© GettyImagesSpeaking with Variety in 2023, the rapper revealed she watched Taylor Swift's documentary “Miss Americana” to better understand what it takes to sustain success at the highest level. "I was watching Taylor's documentary because I just wanted to really take notes as an artist and stuff like that," Ice Spice explained. "Just like how the lifestyle is for such a big artist like her."
She said the biggest lesson she learned was the value of consistency and hard work. "What I took away from Taylor's documentary was that you really do need to work hard and not everything gonna be as easy as it seems."
