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Body jewelry

Most people know pretty well what earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and other types of jewelry are. However, body jewelry seems to be not less popular. And you shouldnt pay through the nose to buy a belly button or nose jewelry. Today the vast choice of body jewelry items is growing with the increasing demand for new ways of self-expression. If you search for something fine and exquisite, precious stones and metals are also available for you to meet your highest requirements.

History of body jewelry
Body jewelry is not an up-to-the-minute. It was known long ago that people of various cultures and religious believes used certain jewelry for different reasons. Having a symbolical meaning or a sign of high social rank it obviously made a difference for individual appearance. The oldest findings of body jewelry were mentioned in Egypt. In ancient times Egyptians pierced their ears while in another records it were nose rings. Having body jewelry often was a symbol of strength and wealth. You can even find out that in the Bible, body jewelry was presented during wedding ceremonies. Other cultures in Africa, Asia, and North America were also practicing body jewelry and this was probably the beginning of all body art.

Where to wear body jewelry?
When you decorate your body with such things as belly buttons or navel piercing you not only give your body a personal and intriguing look but may put an emphasis on certain parts of your body. Parts of the body which are usually used for fixing jewelry pieces are navel, eyebrows, nose, ear lobes, nipples and others. Jewelry that is most frequently used may include belly button rings, nipple rings, eyebrow piercing, lip and tongue rings, and circular barbells.

Body gems
Body gems is another body art which became extremely popular. Celebrities wear body gems on famous Awards and presentations to show their individuality and exclusive taste and style. Small and intriguing gems replaced big diamonds and other precious stones. Body gems look like an intimate thing, something that can delicately accentuate your appearance and enhance your beauty. Precious stones or Swarovski crystals entwined in nice patterns can be stuck to the skin with the special agents, worn up to 4 days and then changed for another one. Body gem tattoos are great for different occasions, like parties or holidays as well as for everyday use.

Where can you buy body jewelry?
If you are interested in body jewelry, you may begin with the local department store or mall and jewelry stalls. Although browsing online stores has recently become the most comfortable way for shopping. Here you have the opportunity to find a lot of interesting and useful details about particular type of the body jewelry and general information about care, cleaning and other matters. Besides there are more chances to buy a wholesale jewelry that will save your money and expand your choice for fine pieces.

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