| [Although body piercing jewelry was not | | | | them contain nickel, which some people are |
| popular until about 20 years ago, it actually | | | | allergic to. It is recommended to use |
| has a very long history. However, in the last | | | | surgical steel right after the piercing |
| 400-500 years, body jewelry has been | | | | during the healing period to allow a faster |
| restricted to mainly ear piercing. It's time | | | | healing process and minimize the chance of |
| to fully explore this new fashion trend.] | | | | infection. |
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| A little bit of history | | | | Types of body jewelry |
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| Although body piercing jewelry was not | | | | Since the resurgence of body jewelry, many |
| popular until about 20 years ago, it actually | | | | types of body jewelry became available in the |
| has a very long history. In ancient Egypt, | | | | market. The common body jewelry categories |
| only the royal family had the right to have | | | | are navel rings, lip and tongue labrets, |
| body piercing. In fact, only the Pharaoh at | | | | nostril rings, eyebrows barbells, ear plugs |
| that time had belly button piercing, any | | | | and nipple rings. In fact, the piercing |
| other people with a belly button ring would | | | | technique employed by most of the body |
| have been executed. For Egyptians, body | | | | jewelry store is so mature and safe that you |
| jewelry was a way of embellishing the beauty | | | | can put body jewelry wherever you want! |
| of human bodies. On the other hand, around | | | | |
| 2000 years ago, as mentioned in Bible, body | | | | Fashion vs. Fine Jewelry |
| piercing jewelry was very popular among | | | | |
| nomadic tribes as a sign of wealth. Also, | | | | A decade ago, body jewelry was a symbol for |
| the roman warriors used to get nipple | | | | rebellious and hip youth. Nowadays, however, |
| piercing as a sign of strength and virility. | | | | it is a common trend just like earrings. |
| However, in the last 400-500 years, body | | | | This is shown by the fact that many |
| jewelry has been restricted to mainly ear | | | | celebrities are wearing them and the number |
| piercing until the last two decades. | | | | of body jewelry piercing stores in the |
| | | | shopping mall is constantly increasing. This |
| Choices of metal | | | | is a major fashion trend which we are now at |
| | | | the beginning of. As body jewelry becomes |
| There are many choices for the metal used to | | | | mainstream accessories, the style and quality |
| make body jewelry. Since piercing could be | | | | are expected to improve tremendously. Body |
| in sensitive and delicate area of the body | | | | jewelry with natural semi-precious stones |
| such as lip and tongue, the material has to | | | | such as topaz and peridot are currently |
| be biological inert to prevent corrosion and | | | | available in the market, soon body jewelry |
| infection. Common metals for making body | | | | with gold and genuine diamonds will be as |
| jewelry are surgical steel, titanium, | | | | popular as diamond stud earrings. In fact, |
| niobium, platinum and 14kt and 18kt gold. | | | | 14k and 18k gold body jewelry are good |
| The primary reason for the above metals to be | | | | choices for gift to someone who are already |
| popular with body jewelry is that they are | | | | part of this fashion jewelry trend resolution |
| hypoallergenic and are absolutely safe to | | | | since they are truly precious and fashionable |
| wear. Sterling silver body jewelry is not | | | | at the same time. |
| recommended because would tarnish and some of | | | | |