The iconic piece, known as the crown ring, has recently resurfaced in the hip-hop community ... a gold circlet studded with a central cabochon ruby flanked by pavé-cut diamonds.

Late rapper Tupac Shakur’s gold, ruby and diamond crown ring fetched more than $1 million on Tuesday, becoming the most valuable hip-hop artifact ever sold at auction, according to Sotheby’s.

Deemed “the most valuable hip-hop artifact ever sold at auction,” a gold crown ring adorned with ruby and diamonds was sold for $1,016,000. Tupac Shakur’s Self-Designed Gold, Ruby and ...

ruby and diamond crown ring, which recently sold at auction for a little over $1 million. Ed Jones / AFP via Getty Images A ring designed by Tupac Shakur became the most valuable hip-hop artifact ...

Tupac Shakur’s iconic crown ring worn ... influence on hip-hop,” Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby’s global head of science & popular culture, said in a statement. The gold, ruby and diamond finger ...

highlights Sotheby’s upcoming auction celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The gold, ruby, and diamond-encrusted ring is expected to receive bids up to $300,000 when the item hits the ...

A diamond and ruby ring worn by Tupac Shakur just a few weeks before his death made history when it sold for £772,000 at auction - becoming the most valuable hip-hop artifact ever sold.