Jewelry, since ages is considered as extravagant accoutrements, that is adorned by women to show their style, personality and status. During the long history of jewelry, it has seen many changes and transformation especially in its design, style and the metal used. In the year 1970s, a type of jewelry was introduced that was seen as an extended version of hip hop culture and fashion. Thus, this popular and stylish range of jewelry was named hip hop jewelry that instantly caught up with the young generation. Due to its expensive price and outrageous and lustrous appeal this jewelry was more preferred by the celebrities that want to create unique impression with their expensive and bizarre accessories. These celebrities are often imitated by the young generation and in this process hip hop jewelry also gained huge popularity among the youth. Hip hop jewelry is available in different varieties and is classified by the good use of diamonds and gold. The hip hop jewelry style and metal is always changing with the time, earlier the gold was the most prominent metal used in the making of hip hop jewelry but with the time it changed to white gold and then to platinum. However the purpose and objective behind the wearing of hip hop jewelry always remain the same. The wearer always wanted to get noticed and show off his/her status in front of the other. Hip hop jewelry has been patronage by many celebrities of sports and glamour world. This style of jewelry is not only an accessory that compliments the performance of the celebrities but it also adds touch of style and elegance to their overall personality. Hip hop is not just a jewelry item but it is a complete trend of fashion that has affected various segment of people, right from the celebrities to the ordinary people. Earlier this style of jewelry was mostly like decorative pieces that were made from stone, seashell, bone etc. that was worn around the neck, on the wrist and ears. But with the change in time the bone, stone and seashells were replaced by the gold, diamond and platinum and this hip hop jewelry was associated with the status symbol. The most popular range of hip hop jewelry includes bracelets, watches, earrings, and pendants.
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