Affordable Hip Hop Dookie Rope Chains Available Now

The jumbo sized rope chains, otherwise known as dookie chains, are a iconic symbol of hip hop's past. The over sized jewelry could be commonly seen on stars such as Run DMC, LL Cool J, Slick Rick among others in their prime. The chains of the past were made out of 14k gold, with a large hollow design so the piece does not put unwanted strain on the neck. They were often times custom made, as these large pieces of jewelry were only worn by the rich and famous individuals of the 80s. Now, the dookie rope chain has staged a huge comeback in the hip hop jewelry world. Because the chains are now worn by stars such as Nas, Nelly and Snoop Dogg, demand for such chains has skyrocketed. However, with the record gold prices nowadays, its not uncommon to see a dookie rope chain costing more than $3000. Fashion jewelry retailers have come up with a perfect solution for hip hop fans, they've created dookie rope chains that look good, and is also very affordable.

Old School Meets New Technology

People wear dookie rope chains today as a way to honor hip hop's past. At the time, there was no choice but solid gold dookie chains, so many hip hop fans were not able to wear the same chains their idols were seen wearing in hip hop videos and magazine spreads. With today's technology and the come back of the dookie chain, fans can now enjoy the same chains worn by the hip hop stars of today. Internet retailers such as hiphopbling.com carries a full line of replica dookie rope chains, made with the latest fashion jewelry technology to give the look and feel of the classic jumbo rope chain without the hefty cost.

The dookie chains are made with high quality metal base metal which is then coated in 24k gold or sterling silver. The thick coats of fine metal assures a lasting shine. The large chains, available in 20mm or 30mm, have a hollow core just like the original versions, but are heavy enough to resemble solid yellow or white gold. The chains are carefully designed to look great without compromising comfort. Instead of cheap ring style closures like cheap fashion jewelry, the hip hop chains feature a large lobster style clasp, similar to that of fine jewelry. They are a direct replica of the dookie rope chains, meaning the have the same look and feel. They only difference is the base metal used in production, and the drastically lower prices.

Purchasing Dookie Chains

These dookie rope necklaces are perfect for any hip hop fan, as they are a great collector's item. They represent hip hop's past and future. They are great to wear at hip hop related events as well. They are available in gold or silver finishes at hiphopbling.com, who in addition to these items, carries over 1300 hip hop jewelry items which are in stock and ready to ship.