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Our iced out rings are very popular forms of hip hop jewelry. Every man needs a nice ring and hip hop rings are some of the hottest designs out there. We use great materials in our rings collection, which truly gives you the look and feel of the multi-thousand dollar rings worn by hip hop megastars and producers such as P Diddy, 50 cent and others. However, buying a ring isn’t as easy as you’ll think it is. Some of you may be holding back because you don’t know your size or you don’t know what style to get. Here are a few pointers.

Ring Sizer

To find your size, print out the image above. Make sure it’s the right size by measuing the distance to see if it’s 3.5 inches between slow A and the end. Cut out the sizer itself. Then cut the line right next to A, and wrap the sizer around your finder. You’ll see your size on the line where you cut. This will give the approximate ring size for your finger. It won’t be perfect because your finger gets slightly larger on hot days and you’re ring will feel slightly loose on cold days.

The Right Styles

We got the right styles for you. All of our styles have large and thick bands to provide a comfortable feel. Other cheaper rings have skinny bands in order to save on material, but that cuts off circulation in your finger and feels really bad. Our styles feature nice gorgeous stones as well. Each stone is hand set to give the ring a genuine, high end look and feel.

Check out our hip hop rings section today and find the iced out ring of your choice. You’ll be surprised by how good they look and the low everyday prices which we offer them at.

The hip hop jewelry on our website is made of various levels of quality, and is therefore represented by different names such as VIP or premium jewelry. These products are made with different types of stones. Many of our competitors use cheaper quality stones but sell the products at the same price as ours since it is often difficult to see stone quality through a photograph. Here we will examine all the different types of stones there are on the hip hop jewelry market and which ones we use.

Grade B Diamond Simulates

Grade B diamond simulates are very cheap quality stones that are made out of plastic. They look like diamond only by its shape. They do not shine much like diamonds; all they do rather is reflect light. They are usually very big in size and are glued into fake jewelry. Hip hop bling does not carry grade B diamond simulates.

Grade A Diamond Simulates

Grade A simulates are the best quality simulated diamond stones. These stones are cut like diamonds and produce a nice shine. They are made with more dedication to quality and are less cloudy when you look at them. These stones are used in our basic level hip hop jewelry jewelry. They offer a great value as they look great and don’t cost too much.

Czech Stones

Czech stones are higher quality than diamond simulates. They produce a multi-color shine that resembles diamonds. They have a very unique look to them as they can produce a colorful display of colors even without much light to reflect off of. These come in our premium pendants, premium grillz and higher quality skull belt buckles. They are slightly more expensive than diamond simulates.

CZ Stones

CZ stones are the highest quality replica diamonds on the market. Be very careful as many hip hop jewelry sites throw around the term CZ and claim that everything they have is made with CZ while in fact they are grade B diamond simulates. Again, there is no way to tell by a photo. CZs have the exact same physical specifications of diamonds and good CZs are so exact, it takes special tools to determine they are not real diamonds. We have a new line of CZ hip hop jewelry coming very soon. Stay tuned.

Diamonds

We also carry a line of jewelry made with real diamonds. These diamonds are smaller than those that are very popular, thus bringing down the cost for you. They have slight inclusions, which make them very affordable as well. We use the most cost effective real diamonds on the market so you get the same diamond look without mainstream prices. Without a special jeweler’s loupe, chances are you won’t even see any flaws in these diamonds.

In our micro pave pendants section you’ll find a collection of incredibly designed, highly detailed pendants with the finish and feel identical to that of white gold and platinum diamond pendants. The reason these pendants have the same feel is because they are made the exact same way as high end jewelry by the same people, highly skilled jewelers. Therefore these pendants have all the small details, precision welds and intricate backings as white gold and platinum versions.

The only difference is the material being used, which is .925 sterling silver rather than white gold or platinum. The stones are high grade cubic zirconia rather than genuine diamonds. Silver, white gold and platinum are all white metals that doesn’t look or feel much different than one another. High grade, small sized cubic zirconias are just about identical to real diamonds without detailed testing. Therefore, if the quality and the look is just about the same, why would anyone spend $30,000+ on a high end bracelet? It makes no sense and that’s why we’re so proud to offer a true alternative. They are more expensive than our replica hip hop jewelry, but well worth it.

All pendants are finished with a coat of rhodium, which is the same material used to coat white gold and platinum jewelry because it adds a nice luster while helping to prevent tarnishing and scratches. Visit our micropave pendants section for the best looking and feeling hip hop jewelry in the world. Buy one and you’ll ask yourself why anyone would spend more than $10,000 on something that looks and feels the same.

Lil Wayne is the hottest hip hop artist on the scene right now. Pumping out hit after hit, this hip hop heavyweight is topping charts in numerous countries. Now you can get his latest albums free of charge. We’ve given away tons of rare items in the past such as an Xbox 360 during Christmas and Wu Tang comeback mixtapes. Now, we’re at it again. It’s only fitting that hip hop bling gives away something from the inventor of “bling bling” himself, Lil Wayne.

Hip hop bling is proud to bring to you an exclusive giveaway from the hottest star on the hip hop scene today! We’re giving away an official Lil Wayne cash money camo cooler filled with his music. This is an official giveaway sponsored by Universal records. The official camo cooler comes loaded with Tha Carter III, Tha carter II, Tha Carter, Tha Block is Hot, Lights Out, 500 Degreez, and Like Father Like Son with the Birdman himself. You get all that hot music and a cooler for your drinks during this hot summer, how sweet is that?

To enter, all you have to do is look for the link on our homepage. Anyone can enter. Unlike other sites who have fake giveaways, saying you have to buy something just to enter, we’re letting everyone enter. We understand that some of you may be past customers, or you could be saving up to purchase something. We won’t force you to buy something just to enter. We appreciate everyone who visits our site. Everyone has a chance to win this Lil Wayne sweepstakes.

The lucky winner will get the Camo cooler with all the hot tracks sent directly to them. Three runner ups will receive a copy of Tha Carter III. Since we’re not a huge site like yahoo or something, your chances of winning are very high. Enter today, it doesn’t cost you anything and it just takes a few minutes.

Be sure to check out our pendants collection and bracelets section to see iced out jewelry with styles like the ones worn by young Carter himself. Many of our products are inspired by hip hop stars themselves. Now you can rock the same type of jewelry seen on the cash money superstar and all his associates for a fraction of the price they paid.

We just released the micro pave CZ earrings a few days ago and we can hardly keep them in stock. These earrings are the highest quality hip hop jewelry in the world. If you’ve been looking for earrings with the same quality as $5,000 diamond earrings, these are it. Micropave jewelry is made to the exact same specifications as genuine white gold and platinum diamond jewelry. They are made the exact same way, in the same factory, by the same skilled jewelers. The finished product is a pair of earrings that look and feel identical to high end real diamond earrings.

The stones that are hand set onto these beautiful masterpieces are top of the line cubic zirconia stones, which have a sparkle and bling indistinguishable by the naked eye to that of genuine diamonds. In our collection you’ll also see exotic colored stones to replicate black diamonds and ultra rare canary yellow diamonds. The micropave setting features a large amount of small stones, in a small area, individually hand set, giving the product a sense of realism and unbelievable shine.

The finish is complete with a coat of rhodium, which is a rare expensive metal used to coat genuine white gold and platinum jewelry. Rhodium adds a protective layer from tarnish and scratching as well as a deep rich luster. Our micro pave earrings have this same finish, which means that it’ll look like diamond white gold earrings and have the quality to back up the look. They come in many different sizes, from 9mm all the way up to 18mm for a gangsta bling look. These micro pave earrings feature as much as 64 stones per ear ring! Check them out today and see what all the fuss is about. For more information please check the Micro Pave jewelry information page

In our high class bracelets collection, you’ll see bracelets that are on a different level than the ones we normally carry. The first distinction is the base metal. While lower end bracelets use white base metal, these high class bracelets are made out of solid brass. There are many benefits to brass. Solid brass is a lot stronger than regular base metals, so more intricate details can be carved out and shaped without fear of easy breakage. Brass is actually stronger than a lot of fine metals used in jewelry like high karat gold. The strength of brass also allows for higher quality stone settings like channel set and even invisible set looks.

While we’re talking about the stones, that is the second major difference from regular bracelets. High class bracelets use genuine cubic zirconia stones. Real CZs have a look and shine that is almost impossible to tell from a real diamond with the naked eye. CZ stones are also set by hand and held in by the metal with prongs or channel settings, not glued in like other hip hop fashion jewelry pieces. CZs are very clear whereas lower quality diamond simulates can get cloudy fast. This creates the iced out look with the quality bling and shine to back it up.

The difference in materials allows for upgrades in build quality and detail. For the final step, we apply a genuine rhodium coating, which is the same expensive metal used to coat white gold jewelry. Overall, these changes make for a higher quality and more realistic piece of replica hip hop jewelry. Rhodium plated brass jewelry is often confused with real silver pieces plated with rhodium, because of the similar metal feel. The high class bracelets are the best thing you can buy besides the genuine micropave super bracelets we carry.

Our CZ micro pave bracelets collection contains the highest quality bracelets on the hip hop jewelry market. Micropave bracelets are not “fake” in any sense of the word. They are made the same way white gold or platinum bracelets are made. The only difference is that our micropave iced out bracelets are made with 925 sterling silver rather than 14k white gold or platinum. The quality, precision and detail is identical because these bracelets are made in the same factory as high end diamond jewelry and crafted by the same skilled jewelers.

The stones on our bracelets are top grade cubic zirconia stones and hundreds of them are carefully hand set onto the bracelets. The stones actually rival the quality of even genuine diamond bracelets because our stones are whiter and clearer than most common quality diamonds. With the naked eye, no one can tell for certain our CZs are not genuine diamonds.

The micro pave bracelets also feature the same quality craftsmanship of real jewelry. They have a custom pattern side and back to the bracelet for style and comfort. This has been the signature of genuine platinum jewelry, now it is available for sterling silver at a very small fraction of the cost. It’s your choice, spend $40,000 for the diamonds and platinum or get the identical look made with real silver and grade A CZ stones for under $300.

The finish on the bracelets is a coat of rhodium. The rare and expensive metal is used to coat white gold and platinum bracelets because it adds a deep rich luster while adding protective benefits like tarnish and scratch resistance. With a micropave bracelet from us, what you see is the same finish and outrageous shine as genuine diamond jewelry, with the quality feel and detail to back it up.

Our iced out pendants are all time best sellers and there has been steady improvements on quality and craftsmanship but with the recent releases of the high class pendants, this type of iced out hip hop jewelry has been revolutionized. We went back to the drawing board to determine what changes we can make to create a more realistic pendant, and we determined that better quality materials allow for higher quality details and craftsmanship. This is why we made the high class pendants with solid brass and genuine cubic zirconia rather than common quality base metal and diamond simulate. The result is a pendant that is better look and more realistic feeling than ever.

The brass core is strong and allows for smaller, more details pieces to be achieved without risking breakage. The stones can be set in fancy settings such as channel set, and even invisible setting. These types of settings are only seen on the highest quality diamond jewelry.

The brass is coated with rhodium, which is the same metal used to coat genuine white gold diamond jewelry. This coating gives the high class iced out pendants the same rich luster as the real article. Overall, our high class pendants are the best pendants for the money. With the improvements in materials and craftsmanship, it is becoming harder to discover that is it not a piece of genuine fine hip hop jewelry.

We just added out spring 2008 line of belt buckles and these hip hop buckles are hotter than ever! There is an emphasis on detail and quality on these latest buckles and you can see the quality progressing. These belt buckles contain a large amount of small stones, which creates an amazing shine. These belt buckles bling nicely against any sunlight and the amount of labor spent on each piece shows our dedication to constant improvement. Multi colored stones are also used to add a beautiful touch of color for fashion oriented individuals.

Some of the hottest new styles are showcased in this collection. The hottest sellers right now are the hoody skull buckles. These iced out belt buckles are flying out of our warehouse and for good reason. The quality is top notch, featuring solid, heavy steel base metal that is durable and feels like pure quality. The hand set stones are plentiful, featuring over 200 beautiful blinging stones. The contrast between the colored stones and white stones give the hooded skull buckles a unique look. The enamel black colored finishes top it off.

Other amazing new styles include the classic old school hip hop boombox, which has plenty of detailing. The detailed, quality country flag buckles are large and bold. The highly anticipated basketball belt buckle is perfect for any hoops fan. The amount of stones on the basketball iced out belt buckle is insane and the quality and shine looks like a high quality diamond pendant more than something worn on a belt. Check out the 2008 Spring collection today and find some of the hottest new styles on the market.

There are a few places that sell hip hop jewelry on the internet, but we wanted to take some time to explain the different types of hip hop jewelry that are out there. If you see chains and watches under $20, the sellers are usually selling the bottom of the barrel, poor grade hip hop jewelry. These items are made with cheaper parts and its only coated with silver or gold colored paint. They may look decent in photos, but once you get the item you’ll know why it was so cheap. The core is usually made of plastic so the product is light weight and feels cheap. The stones are very cloudy and they are glued on without much care. Basically these companies are offering a low priced product for a quick buck. They probably don’t care if you return to purchase more or not, they make not even be around by then.

Our Commitment to Quality Jewelry

We’ve been around for a long time, so quality jewelry is our first priority. We don’t carry plastic based products. We simply don’t believe its worth it to pay a few bucks less and settle for cheap quality jewelry that is not only embarrassing to wear, but will likely end up breaking or fading in a week. We hand pick our items to provide you a selection of affordable jewelry that is also of high quality. Our chains, pendants and watches are all made with heavy metal cores so you get the look and also the feel of genuine fine jewelry that would normally cost thousands more. We make sure the stones shine nicely because we want you to come back and purchase more hip hop jewelry from us.

Top Quality Hip Hop Jewelry

For those who want nothing but the best, we also offer a full line of the best quality hip hop jewelry on the market. These are often referred to as VIP or premium grade products. The jewelry in these categories are made to the same quality levels as fine jewelry you see in expensive gallerias. The jewelry here uses the best materials available and more importantly, they are made with pride and care, often taking many hours to create. Because of this, the price is higher but the quality is near perfect. In person you’ll notice the details and craftsmanship that you normally only see on genuine diamond jewelry. If you want the best replica hip hop jewelry, check out our VIP and premium jewelry lines.

Higher Quality, Lower Prices

Higher quality and lower price jewelry is what hip hop bling is all about. As we grow more, we will constantly add better products and we dedicate ourselves to finding new ways to reduce costs and pass those savings onto you. So the next time you purchase jewelry, remember that quality comes before prices. And when you can get higher quality jewelry at a price only slightly more than the cheap stuff.  You win in the long run with our higher quality hip hop jewelry.