Machine Gun Kelly is becoming something of a manicure maestro, with each nail choice bolder than the last, but the show-stopping he showed off at the Billboard Music Awards might be hard to top. The rapper-turned-rocker wowed on the red carpet —thanks to a $30,000 manicure that boasted more than 10 carats of diamonds.
The stunning nail design, which has a black base coat with diamonds encrusted on each fingernail, took over 10 hours to create. MGK matched his iced-out nails with a black bedazzled Dolce and Gabbana turtleneck.
MGK teamed up with Jillian Sassone, founder of celebrity favorite jeweler Marrow Fine, and expert manicurist Brittney Boyce of Nails Of LA. Together they worked to create a one-of-a-kind, diamond-encrusted manicure for the rocker's big performance.
"Creating MGK's diamond nails was a natural progression of where nail art and jewelry intersect," Sassone told People Magazine. "Brittney and I have worked on several photo shoots together and we share a lot of synergy from our work ethic to our art. I always feel energized after brainstorming sessions with her because we push each other on what's possible in jewelry and nail art."
To turn the concept into a reality, the manicurist used the ‘Depressionaist’ color from MGK’s own nail polish brand, UN/DN LAQR, as well as gunmetal transfer oil. The final step was adding 10 carats of tiny diamonds, ranging from .8 to 2.4 mm in size.
"I love the juxtaposition of the white diamonds set traditionally with the pops of black diamonds set pointy side up," Sassone said of the look.
MGK won't keep the nails forever, and Sassone says that after the rocker's big performance, each diamond-clad tip will be repurposed for charity.
"Brittney will soak the diamonds off of the nails after the Billboard Awards, and I'll create 10 pieces for charity with the stones," she shares. "The collection will be a mix of diamond-heavy men's and women's signets and cigar bands and 100% of the proceeds will go to charity."
The Blonde Don is no stranger to custom jewelry. Earlier this year, he proposed to Megan Fox with a custom Stephen Webster ring valued at nearly $400,000.
Source: People Magazine, E! News
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