How to Customize Hip Hop Pendants for Jewelry

Customized pendants are an important part of hip hop jewelry.

Hip hop style and fashion can be credited with introducing mainstream America to "bling," a term used to describe jewelry that has an abundance of sparkle, often from diamonds and other stones. Hip hop style emphasizes embellishments, with the gold chain and pendant as mainstays. Your hip hop pendant can be customized to match your personal preferences.

Things You'll Need

• Custom jeweler
• Pendant design
• Chain

Instructions

1. Locate a custom jeweler. If you find a local jeweler, speak to him to get an idea of his experience customizing jewelry. If you find jewelers online, look through their photo galleries to see if they have customized anything similar to what you would like.

2. Decide on the metal you would like to use. Pendants can be made with gold, silver and even platinum. You will have to take your budget into consideration, and you should have your pendant made in a metal that matches the chain. For example, if your chain is gold, it makes sense to get a gold or gold-filled pendant as well. If you have a flexible budget, you may be able to add diamonds or other jewels.

3. Decide on the pendant design. The design is only limited by your imagination. Pendants that spell out names or zodiac signs are popular in hip hop fashion.

4. Deliver your design to the jeweler and place your order. If your design is particularly intricate, provide a picture of what you would like. If you're working with an online jeweler, make your decision based on his style options. If you do not see anything that fits your criteria, contact the jeweler directly to see if he can fulfill your custom request. Full payment or a deposit will be required when you place your order.

5. Approve your design. Be sure to inspect the completed pendant thoroughly. Check the clasp rings to be sure they are secure. If you notice anything that should be fixed, contact the jeweler immediately. If everything looks good, attach the pendant to your chain.

References

• PBS: Hip Hop Style
• Cat Walk Fashion: Get In Vogue with Hip Hop Jewelry
• Hip Hop Jewelry: Learn This History of Hip Hop Jewelry and Bling Bling

Resources

• King Ice: What Is Hip Hop Fashion