The Basics of Navel Jewelry

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Navel piercing is a good option for everyone, but especially for those with sensitive skin. The body naturally rejects most type of piercings, and navel body jewelry is usually an exception to this rule. The widespread popularity of navel rings is also due partially to the fact that the piercing is easily hidden by clothes and therefore a good choice for most work environments.

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Navel jewelry has become all the rage since the early 90's, when the navel piercing was introduced in America in music videos and by models. This type of piercing remains one of the most popular piercing choices, thanks to a fast healing time and a variety of fun jewelry options. A traditional belly button ring is a small silver hoop, but other options now include gemstone pendants, sterling silver bars and brightly colored plastic pieces.

Most navel barbells are a size 14 gauge, which is a size of 1/16" thick and 3/8" long. The ends of the bar or curved bar vary and the top one is almost always smaller in size. In recent years, jewelry retailers have started offering clip-on navel rings for those who have not undergone the piercing process.

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Once the navel piercing site is healed, it's time to flaunt your belly button ring! Navel piercings look great in bright colors and shapes and will be a complement to any outfit.

When a person gets a navel piercing, the upper rim of an "innie" belly button is held taut with a special set of pliers. Then, a needle is thrust downward into the skin, creating two holes. A belly button ring is inserted. Usually this is a small, curved silver bar for the first few months. Later, the bar can be changed into a ring or a bar with gemstone pendants or small plastic bars on either end.

Like any body jewelry that involves piercing the epidermis, the risk of infection is always present. Navel piercers must ensure that the area around the piercing is kept clean and dry at all times. If the area around the piercing grows infected, the area can grow cysts and become susceptible to blood poisoning.

The retailer who provides the piercing must also be checked to ensure proper safety protocol to avoid the risk of HIV or hepatitis from the needle. Loose shirts should be worn the first several months so as not to constrict the barbell and irritate the piercing site. The risk of scarring rises the longer the piercing is in place.