Hip hop jewelry isn’t just any kind of jewelry. It’s a specific type of jewelry that is inspired by the urban environment and the entertainment industry from which hip hop derives.

If you’re trying to perfect the hip hop look, these are some of the things that you should know about the jewelry that is out there:

• Look to the stars. Hollywood’s hip hop celebrities are often the first ones to start the trends so pay attention to what they’re wearing.
• Look to the streets. If you notice that everyone on your block is suddenly wearing a diamond earring in one ear then you can guess that will be the next hot thing in hip hop jewelry.
• Think bling. You want to go over the top with showing the world that you’ve got money to spare.
• Know your name brands. When someone asks if you like JoJo watches, you need to know what they’re talking about.
• Be yourself. In the end, hip hop is all about using your own experience in life to create your own style.

Just like with any other genre of fashion, you need to look to a combination of sources for inspiration about what to buy.

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