To purchase your first hip hop chain is a pleasurable experience. To walk into a jewelry store and know you have plenty of options to choose from will blow your mind, I’ve been there. You have the Figaro, Cuban, Curb, Rope, Herringbone, Chino, plus more well-designed chains to magnify your taste for fashion to greater heights. However, this special moment must be calculated carefully before making a decision on how much you spend on one.
Let’s think strategically for a second before you decide. What is your goal for acquiring the chain? Setup venues for you to perform as an entertainer? Maybe you want it as an investment to hold for a possible generous capital returns. Picking up a new style? Attempting to stick with the modern day trends for men? Could it be something brand new to just try out?
Majority people would spend no more than $1,000 to purchase their first chain of any type or design. Usually, amateur jewelry buyers have little knowledge about which chain contains real value versus those that don’t. Most first-time chain buyers base their purchase on style and what is currently trending in fashion.
Either way, you plan to spend a specific amount of money tp buy your first chain. Today, we dive deep and discuss how much you should spend if the scenarios listed below are reasons for the purchase.
Style and Fashion Trends
The hip hop scene has grown at a tremendous rate. Much so that people around the world has adopted a certain type of fashion that compliments the industry universally. In the 80s, the Kangol hat worn by those such as LL Cool J and or Ice T. These are the same trendsetters that brought the rope and Cuban link chain into the bext decade.
During the 90s, young adults would wear baggy jeans with sportswear from NBA, NFL, to the NBL. These new up and comers would soon be the rappers you still play on your Iphone today. That includes; 2pac, Jay Z, DMX, Fat Joe, 50 Cent, all whom have set the standards in hip hop fashion that chooses the Cuban link chain as their primary drip.
Throughout the 2000s and incoming 21st century the clothes of choice are skinny jeans and fitted shirts that show the out-lining of the body. Several performers have accepted this kind of style while keeping that earlier hip hop jewelry style steady and strong. If I’m putting together a creative solid style in fashion, I would spend no more than $1,500 on chain.
As a man shopping for a chain, I’d pick an gold 18k (24mm) at around 20′ max. You can spend a little more cash if 18k isn’t enough, but that i a good start for your first chain to mingle with your choice of hip hop fashions on the current market.
Starting A Hip Hop and Rap Career
When you position yourself to become a hip hop artist, you must alter your perception of what that is, how that look and it does involve how much you will spend on a chain. The cost to maintain a believable appearance in this field will ultimately make you shed thousands. You shouldn’t think of it as a lost, but an investment in your future career as a musical artist. Like anything you purse that has worth, you must consider a budget and necessary tools to look the part.
A serious artist would put in thousands per month to work on their persona, marketing, and overall public appeal. A true hip hop fan will pay attention to your relation in the industry and commitment to the culture. Many do it for the clout and some are shooting for the stars. Few get the attention through both methods by adorning a nice chain for attention, but you may be planning for the fame to embrace the art.
Some, if not all rappers have a chain. In a nutshell, its a good idea for you to buy one as well. Future musical entertainers who want to be apart of the hip hop and rap industry should spend at least $4,000 on a chain for the career appearance. A real hip hop head looking to make a huge splash should spend $10,000 for which will show dedication at a high level as a hip hop/rap musician.
The Cuban Link Chain is Current Hip Hop Culture
Think about the present wearing apparel in hip hop genre for a second and what would be the color, size, and type of chain that’ll fit your new outfit. Trendy fashions such as Timberland boots or Nike Jordan shoes are obviously a proper option in this field. Designer fit shirts, open button up shirts, and solid single color tank tops are also classic wear with your chain.
The maximum amount you should spend on your first chain in the hip hop culture scene is no more than $500, particularly silver. Not a lot of people have $60,000 of free-cash-to spare on themselves for fun. If you do though, one should spend at least $6,000 for a Cuban Link Chain, preferably gold.
Investment
Buy your first chain in gold to hold as an asset. Gold rarely depreciate, but it rarely appreciate too, its still valuable though. Gold is a decent commodity to invest in and hold your money until you want to cash it out later. A finite amount of individuals have $100,000 to put on a gold chain, however, you should spend $60,000 on a gold chain to hold as a temporary asset.
In conclusion
How much you spend to purchase your first chain should serve a purpose, and those above can answer your question before you waist money. We all want a clear picture and reasoning for what and why we spend our money on. Due to this being your first chain, deliberate on why you want it for and what budget is reasonable for you. Lastly, comment below and tell us how much would you spend on your first chain and explain in detail what are your plans to wear it for. Thanks! Dorian.