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by Maegan Crandall
Fashion is the outward expression of what we feel on the inside. Jewelry and clothing is more personal than we may want to admit, but it gives us the opportunity to create harmony between our personal individuality and our outward projections. Body jewelry is the perfect example of personal expression. Facial piercings, body chains, toe rings and anklets all take your look to the next level. If you're ready to embrace your wild side with a bit of body jewelry, then you probably have a few questions about fashion jewelry and piercing jewelry. Use this fact sheet to plan your body jewelry journey.
Piercings: Piercing jewelry is versatile and it allows you to express yourself in a very unique way. You can choose from facial piercings and body piercings. Facial piercings include lip, eyebrow, nose and ear piercings. Naval piercings are the most popular body piercings. Choosing a piercing is very personal, so be sure to give yourself time to consider each option.
Gauge: Piercing jewelry is designed and sold by gauge. The gauge is the thickness of the post, or the part that goes through the piercing: The larger the number, the thinner the gauge. A 22-gauge nose ring measures 0.5 millimeters, which is the size of a traditional earring post. A 14-gauge belly ring is 1.6 millimeters. Ear plugs are much thicker, ranging from 6-gauge to 00-gauge. Beyond the 00 gauge, piercing jewelry is measured in inches.
No-pierce: If you're not ready to make your body jewelry permanent, you do have many no-pierce body jewelry options. Fashion jewelry pieces such as belly chains, toe rings, full-body necklaces and anklets add a lot of sparkle to your look without the pain and expense involved with piercings. Try a few pieces of body jewelry to see how you feel about these fun and sexy accessories.
Style: You've decided what type of body jewelry you want, but how do you choose the style? First, start with the metal. Piercing jewelry should be made of surgical steel, titanium or gold to ensure comfort. Pieces made of these metals will also last the longest. Gemstones are a great addition to any piece of body jewelry, from nose studs to belly rings. Choose the body jewelry that will showcase your personal style and go well with everything in your wardrobe.
