Types of Body Jewelry

Types of Body Jewelry

Here’s a comprehensive list of the different types of body jewelry:

Ear Jewelry

  • Studs: Small, simple earrings for lobes or cartilage.
  • Hoops: Circular earrings, including huggies and large hoops.
  • Ear Cuffs: Non-piercing or piercing cuffs for the ear’s edge.
  • Cartilage Earrings: Designed for upper ear piercings, like helix or conch.
  • Industrial Bars: Straight bars for industrial ear piercings.
  • Tragus and Anti-Tragus Jewelry: Specially designed for these piercings.
  • Daith Jewelry: Often circular or heart-shaped rings for the daith.

Nose Jewelry

  • Nose Studs: Simple, elegant pieces for nostril piercings.
  • Nose Screws: Twisted for a secure fit in nostril piercings.
  • Nose Bones: Straight post with a small bulb to hold it in place.
  • Hoops and Rings: Circular styles, including seamless and captive bead rings.
  • Septum Rings: Includes clickers, horseshoe barbells, and captive bead rings.

Lip and Mouth Jewelry

  • Labret Studs: Flat-back studs, commonly used for lip piercings.
  • Circular Barbells: Horseshoe-shaped jewelry for lip piercings.
  • Monroe Studs: Designed to mimic Marilyn Monroe’s beauty mark.
  • Medusa Jewelry: Placed in the philtrum, often a stud or small ring.
  • Snake Bites: Pair of studs or rings on either side of the lower lip.

Tongue Jewelry

  • Tongue Bars: Straight barbells with decorative or simple ends.
  • UV Barbells: Glow-in-the-dark options for tongue piercings.

Eyebrow Jewelry

  • Curved Barbells: The most common choice for eyebrow piercings.
  • Microbars: A smaller variation of curved barbells.

Belly Button Jewelry

  • Banana Barbells: Curved barbells with decorative ends.
  • Dangle Belly Rings: Featuring chains, charms, or gemstones.
  • Reverse Belly Rings: Decorations sit on top of the navel.

Nipple Jewelry

  • Straight Barbells: Classic choice for nipple piercings.
  • Captive Bead Rings: Circular rings with a single bead.
  • Dangle Nipple Rings: Featuring chains, charms, or decorative elements.
  • Shields: Decorative pieces that frame the piercing.

Genital Jewelry

  • Prince Albert Rings: Circular rings for male genital piercings.
  • Curved Barbells: Used in various male and female genital piercings.
  • Captive Bead Rings: Common for intimate piercings.

Body Chains and Decorative Jewelry

  • Body Chains: Chains that wrap around the body, often non-piercing.
  • Harnesses: Decorative jewelry worn across the torso.

Non-Piercing Body Jewelry

  • Clip-On Jewelry: Designed to mimic piercings without the need for one.
  • Magnetic Studs: Uses magnets to stay in place.
  • Fake Nose Rings: Creates the appearance of a nose piercing.

Materials Used in Body Jewelry

  • Surgical Steel: Most common and hypoallergenic.
  • Titanium: Lightweight and hypoallergenic.
  • Gold (14k/18k): High-end choice for piercings.
  • Silver: Stylish but often not used for fresh piercings.
  • Acrylic: Lightweight and available in vibrant colors.
  • Organic Materials: Wood, bone, and stone for a natural look.
  • Silicone: Flexible, often used for tunnels and plugs.

This list covers a wide variety of styles and purposes, ensuring every type of piercing has its perfect jewelry option. Let me know if you'd like this expanded further!

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