Body Jewelry

Body jewelry can be a fun and creative way to express who you feel you truly are. Wearing jewelry on your body allows you tell others something about you. Additionally, body jewelry can be a great conversation starter. Someone who sees a unique piece of jewelry on your body can ask you a question about it, possibly sparking a friendship with someone you might not have talked to otherwise. There are many varieties of body jewelry. One of the most popular types is the tongue stud. While these aren't particularly unique anymore, they are still quite distinctive. Tongue studs are no longer considered solely the adornments of societal deviants; there are many classy ways to wear a tongue stud. The simplest studs are simple gold or silver and round in shape. However, to add personal flair, other shapes and tones are available. You can even have stones and gems set into your tongue stud. Another popular form of body jewelry is the belly button ring. Just as there are many types of earrings, belly rings come in all shapes and sizes. Many get this type of body jewelry in varieties that showcase certain personality traits. An eyebrow ring, though less popular than a tongue stud or belly ring, is another variety of body jewelry that is socially accepted as a beautiful way to adorn the body. An eyebrow piercing decorated with your birthstone or with a specially designed ring (Celtic or African, for example) speaks volumes about who you are. There are many other piercing options available. Nearly every part of the body can be pierced and decorated with body jewelry. No matter your piercing preferences, however, it is important to take precautions when having your body pierced. Always

be sure to use a professional in a clean, sterile environment. This will reduce your chances of infection. It is also important to properly care for your piercings after you receive them. Your body jewelry specialist can give you instructions for proper after care. More traditional body jewelry includes necklaces, bracelets and finger and toe rings. These forms of jewelry are infinitely malleable to taste and preference. Many of the more traditional types of body jewelry allow for a larger size, without causing the discomfort a large piece of jewelry in a piercing can cause. No matter what you choose to wear as body jewelry, it can be a fun and creative experience in self-expression.