"Oy, iss da bling-bling, innit?"
Posted on 08/22/2005 11:24:43 AM PDT by Millee
Ma-ma, da-da, bling bling.
Being born with a silver spoon in your mouth no longer makes you the royal ruler of the playground. To wear that baby bonnet you have to be rocking a big rock.
Today's parents of means can't seem to get enough jewels for their little gems. From tennis bracelets to two-carat diamond stud earrings, pint-sized jewelry has become almost as common as diaper rash.
"It's become quite popular. It used to be that earrings for babies were popular among certain ethnic groups, but it never went beyond that," said Sharon Bountain, president and CEO of North America Links of London.
Links of London (search) boasts a wide selection of baby baubles, including the Little Madam Charm Bracelet ($430), which features charms in the shape of a cupcake and baby doll.
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"Oy, iss da bling-bling, innit?"
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