July 5, 2010
I love hip hop jewelry, especially diamond watches but they cost way more than I can afford. Any suggestions for affordable hip hop bling?
July 6, 2010
Hip Hop icons are all about the bling. When it comes to hip hop diamond jewelry, the flashier the diamond encrusted item is, the better. But not everyone can afford to look like a hip hop star. Diamond encrusted pendants, bracelets, earrings, rings and watches sported by rappers, famous entertainers and movie stars, cost thousands, and sometimes millions, of dollars. Celebrity bling can get to be quite expensive, which is why many stars loan the diamond jewelry they are photographed wearing, rather than owning the items themselves. Consequently, your everyday consumer will probably not be able to afford the inflated prices of hip hop styled pieces of jewelry, which are often set with a vast amount of diamonds and precious gemstones. Do not despair! There are readily available and affordable alternatives to the glamorous jewelry. Consider, for instance, the new line of Super Techno Diamond Watches, designed by hip hop jewelry companies. The Super Techno Diamond Watch was made to imitate genuine diamond, hip hop inspired timepieces. This stunning diamond watch is set with genuine bezel shaped diamonds and crafted out of the finest stainless steel (which is relatively inexpensive, yet gives the watch a heavy, luxurious feel). These watches can be found at various online jewelry stores specializing in hip hop jewelry. The watches are valued at &100, and therefore are quite affordable, as well as highly appealing. Another alternative is having celebrity look-alike jewelry custom made for you. Celebrity look-alike jewelry is made with smart materials which cut costs, For example, instead of genuine diamonds and precious gemstones, celebrity look-alike jewelry will be set with artificial diamonds (such as cubic zirconia, rhinestones) or with glass beads and stones. Also, the jewelry will be made out of base metals such as copper and brass, which can be lightly coated, using electroplating, with a thin layer of gold or silver (which gives the illusion of a genuine precious metal piece).