Do you love jewelry? Does bling set your heart on fire? Do you think you have a heart of gold? Or better yet, something more visible made of gold, diamonds, or platinum? What about your teeth? Could any of them have been more expensive? Actually, it could be if you follow the latest trends in hip hop jewelry!
Remember the lines from Nelly Furtado’s hit single ‘Grillz’ about stealing jewelry to get diamonds and gold to make grillz? You would, especially if the song adds a new word to your dictionary! Grillz refers to gold, platinum or silver caps that are worn on the teeth to achieve a hip hop look. Most of the time, these caps are inlaid with gemstones or diamonds to flaunt the wealth. This trend has been popularized by stars like Nelly, Lil Jon, and other big-name hip hop artists. However, if Nelly made Grillz a household term, Paul Wall took it to another level by making an album that sounds like an ode to Grillz. ‘The People’s Champ’, his album released in 2005, has every second line talking about Grillz, his Grillz and his company that makes Grillz.
Sample: “So many diamonds in my teeth that you can’t see any gold”
Talk about marketing a product!
Grillz, like all other hip hop jewelry, is an expensive affair. The richer you are, the better your grill will be. And trust me when it comes to this cheap artificial stuff is no good as Grillz is placed inside the mouth (teeth;) and anything that can trigger adverse reactions in the mouth especially cheap fake synthetic jewelry is a great nerd. If you’re still dying to jump on the Grillz bandwagon, then you might consider the Rhodium Plated Cubic Zirconia, CZ as it is popularly known, custom made grillz for your teeth.
When buying Grillz, make sure you’ve done your research. Grillz are usually of three types.
1. Signature Lines: Grillz used by hip hop artists and sold as brand merchandise. Quite expensive but quality assured.
2. Diamond-encrusted grillz: These are set in silver, platinum or gold. The setting of the diamonds is of the utmost importance here, a poor setting will totally ruin the look!
3. Gold / Silver / Metallic Grillz – Available in all precious metals without gemstones, these are plain tooth plugs made of gold or silver.
Apart from these, there is the artificial material that is definitely more affordable. Invest in a good one and welcome to Grillz Station!