Stainless Steel Jewelry

Body piercing was well known among different section of society since the ancient biblical times. This art actually flourished to North America and Europe through the hands of nomadic tribes residing in Africa.  However in modern times it has become more of a fashion statement. Some people also view it as a medium to express their individuality or their faith. Body jewelry and body piercing is also associated with sexual pleasure and sexual stimulation. In olden days different materials were used for this purpose. With time not only the usage of materials but also the shapes, designs and utility have undergone a sea change.

One of the most popular materials that are used nowadays for body piercing jewelry is stainless steel. The main reason behind using stainless steel is because it is safe, clean and less porous. Most of the body piercing jewelry that is made out of stainless steel use the same quality steel that is used to manufacture surgical instruments. Surgical steel contains chromium which actually makes the material scratch and corrosion resistant. Another advantage of using surgical steel as body jewelry lies in the fact that even people who have metal allergy can also use stainless steel  due to its non reactive nature .

Body jewelry can be classified according to the various body parts

Barbells – barbells are type of body piercing jewelry that is commonly worn as navel rings, nose piercing, eyebrow rings, and tongue barbells.  This ornament consists of a straight rod with balls at either end. They also come in curved format and can be found in horse shoe format. The curved designs are especially very popular with people who opt for eyebrow piercing. The balls are used to hold the jewelry in place. Barbells generally come in small as well as large gauges

Studs A second type of body piercing jewelry includes studs. These are mainly smaller in shape and size and are mainly worn in the nose, lips and ears. This type of jewelry is mainly used when a ring fails to serve the purpose.  Studs are classified depending upon the design, material use, etc.

The various types of piercing that are commonly used as part of the body jewelry are

• Bridge Piercing-  in this type of piercing the metal rod is placed between the two eyebrows or  above the nose level
• Labret Piercing:- piercing done on the lower lip
• Prince Albert Piercing  a  type of genital piercing

·         Industrial Piercing: – In this type of piercing a series of multiple piercing is connected using a single barbell

Body jewelry is a highly flourishing segment and the various types of materials that are being used are constantly changing everyday. Latest fashion trends and celebrity style influence this market heavily. Given the present trend it is unlikely that this segment is going to suffer and slump in the coming years. Among all the material used stainless steel will hopefully dominate the market owing to its versatility, price and molding properties