Hip-Hop Jewelry

     Hip hop jewelry (also referred to as "Bling bling") originates out of the Hip-Hop music scene. "Hip-hop" style and mentality has become a culture all of its own. Some things that are generally associated with hip-hop culture include rap music, break dancing, graffiti artists, turn tables and indie bands.

     From this culture has sprung a very distinctive fashion style, of which jewelry is a key component of the look.

- "Iced Out" Jewelry - covered in rhinestones
- Pendants - Crosses, rap artists, sports teams, car line pendants
- Bracelets, Watches and Chains
- Dog Tags, Belts and Rings
- Gold teeth, 50 Cent Jewelry and Du-Rags
- Spinning Rim Pendants/Bracelets

Materials:
     The materials that are used in hip-hop jewelry are of high quality and most often expensive precious metals and stones. Or, if the jewelry is not made of these materials it is made from faux materials that are cheaper, yet look expensive and flashy.

Some of the materials that this jewelry come in include:

- Silver
- Gold
- Diamonds
- Cubic Zirconia
- Platinum

Brands:
     Some of the brands that you may find carry a large array of hip-hop style jewelry include:

- Sean John
- Fubu
- Phat Farm
- Enyce
- Gucci

Price:
     The price that you pay for the jewelry will depend largely on the material that it is made from. Some faux material hip-hop jewelry can get pretty cheap (a few bucks or so). However, more expensive hip-hop jewelry, which can get quite large, flashy and elaborate can get really expensive (thousands of dollars).