Hip hop jewelry has been in existence before the 1980s. It has its roots in the hip hop cultural movement which started with African-American and Hispanic inner-city kids in New York. Hip Hop Jewelry is new form of jewelry styling that is taking the nation and even the world by storm. With big, bold and courageous designs, hip hop jewelry adds a new element to jewelry making and utilizes all the skills of the most passionate jewelers.
Hip hop jewelry and accessories are usually oversize, made from precious metals such as diamond, gold and platinum. Gold chains are heavy and lengthy with larger than normal pendants.
As the global fashion trends change more and more people are wearing hip hop jewelry as a fashion statement.
The centerpiece of any hip hop jewelry is a pendant. This receives the most attention because it is usually set right at the center torso, the very center of your body. Hip hop pendants come in various styles and sizes, but they are usually made of the popular precious metals such as silver, gold or platinum.
These pendants are made from the molds of genuine fine jewelry and are crafted with care and precision. For example Long Cross Pendant, Cubic Zircon Hip Hop Dagger Pendant, Cubic Zircon Gun & Skull Pendant, Silver Crown Hip Hop Pendant these pendants to make a big and bold statement.