What is hip hop jewelry?

Hip hop jewelry is a style of fashion accessorizing that is often associated with hip hop pop culture. The hip hop fashion trend that came about with the rise of rap music in the 1980s saw popular artists wear big and bold metallic hip hop jewelry.

The trend of accessorizing with big bling stuck, and as of 2015 hip hop artists and fans still wear hip hop jewelry. This urban street fashion features big rope chains, crosses, hip hop watches and pendants as well as bracelets and rings. Hip hop jewelry is flashy with courageous designs and the statement pieces are made of sterling silver, gold and platinum laced with precious stones.