Body Jewelry

enhancing the body's beauty

© 2005 by Angela Davis; all rights reserved

Since ancient times body jewelry has been a part of the culture and heritage of different religions. It has been an essential part of the clothing and appearance of people in many regions of the world. Over the centuries it was also used to signify the class demarcations prevalent in society at the time.

However, in recent times body jewelry has acquired a new dimension. Never before has it been in such high demand. The human form is not merely a body, it is a piece of art which has its own innate beauty. And body jewelry is the perfect way to enhance that beauty. Not only can you decorate yourself with it, but you can also use it to bring into focus or enhance the beauty of certain parts.

Body jewelry items are usually designed for particular places on the human body. These more common places for body jewelry include the nose, eyebrow, nipple, earlobes and naval, along with ear plugs (both curved and straight barbells). As fashion trends keep changing, the various parts where you can use body jewelry and the manner in which you can use it also keep changing.

Nose jewelry comes in the form of either the classic captive circular barbell, or a nose screw. The nose screw can either be jeweled or plain, depending upon your preference.

Eyebrow jewelry is similar to that of the nose, in the sense that for the eyebrow there is also a small captive barbell. This is now being made with a dangling, sparkling charm to hang from the uppermost part of the eyebrow barbell.

Naval jewelry is one of the more popular types of body jewelry, especially amongst the young or the more adventurous in spirit. Naval jewelry designs are endless.

Whatever kind of body jewelry you use or wear it is important to keep some pointers in mind. What kind of material is item made of? Is your skin allergic to it? And is the piercing done in a sterile, antiseptic environment?

Jewelry is available for almost every conceivable part of your body, and it's made in endless styles, designs, colors and textures. Whatever your budget, whether it is low end or high end, there's a design available to suit your pocket as well as your tastes.

But it's not merely a decorative fixture; it is also a personal style statement. You can use it either to attract or to take away attention from a specific part of your body. It has been in vogue since time immemorial. If you have the right attitude and panache, you can carry off any kind of body jewelry.

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