Leach said the signs of hip-hop's move away from bling may not be apparent yet, but that listeners will see more of the trend soon. "This is not about just popping bottles and buying jewelry," he said ...

Flavor Flav's clock. Nicki Minaj's Barbie pendant. Slick Rick's crown and eyepatch. These are famous symbols of hip-hop. But perhaps the most iconic piece of them all is Ghostface Killah's eagle cuff.

Jewelers have long played a pivotal role in shaping Hip Hop culture and aesthetics. From the early days of Run-DMC sporting chunky gold chains to today's artists donning custom grills and iced-out ...

New York — Hip-hop jewelry has gone by many names over the past 50 years. “Bling-bling” crystallized into “ice,” which melted into “drip” as rappers went from adorning their necks with gold chains and ...