Have you ever given it a thought that what is that one thing that we all possess and love to admire in a mirror? Perhaps some of you would say my face or my figure or my eyes the way people love it and care to adorn it with accessories. This passion has shown yet I would say there is one thing common between them; they are all parts of your body. No make up artist or creative painter has ever called a thing perfect, what! Have they never come across a perfect face or creation? The rationale for this is excellence is always considered in relation to other things well, we can say in other words that comparison urges or provokes words like perfection. Getting back to our point we were discussing our body and novel horizon to fashion industry and accessories better known as body jewelry.

Our body a gem amongst all gods’ creation certainly deserves the best when it comes to jewelry. Few of us might be under the impression that body jewelry is a modern trend but people like me who are familiar with jewels history know that body jewelry has been a part of beauty heritage since ages. From time recorded in history king and queens had treasures of precious jewels they wore crowns studded with gemstones and gifted their wives with new body embellishment on certain occasions. In fact body jewelry was more in demand in hip sixties and seventies than now. For instance if you observe Michael Jackson video’s then you will see how he supported gold chains with loud jackets to make a style statement. Hence we can say that body accessories has always been apart of glamour world however the style, trends and body parts to be adorned keeps changing.

If we initialize our list of body jewels as stated in ancient times we can light a fire with head gears. Had it been fashion accessories then the count would start with fashionable hats but here we are specifically taking jewels in account so it would be great to begin the first body jewel with crowns and tiara. Earlier they adorned queen’s head but as for now they are used in beauty pageants or some costume parties. They are now crafted in other forms like hair clips or clench that look good on semi tied hair and at the same time add glitz to wearer’s head. But if initiate our listing from ancient fashion in Asia we would get to know about lot of interesting jewelry like teeka, jhoomar etc. these are worn on hair with center parting or side parting. Generally newly wed women or brides wear these kinds of accessories on special occasions. We shall take only facial jewelry first and after forehead we can shift our focus on nose rings.

Ah! Are they in trend? We guess they are the tiniest body jewelry you could ever name yet a very sensuous and attractive one. This trend is prevalent in Asia specifically in India in precious metals from several decades. But if take recent fashion in consideration you can find nose rings used as clippers over eyebrows, as a decor for body tattoos and even over several holes in ears to get a exclusive look. These fashions though adopted by rockstars and performers have now become common fashion. Youth specifically shows interest in such trends and follows them blindly. You can even spot crystals used in facial makeup and even bejeweled tattoos for arms and backless dresses.

Necklaces and earrings have always been a part of fashion accessories be it precious or semiprecious. As a matter of fact semi precious or low cost designs are gaining more popularity now as they impose lesser cost and provide extensive variety to the buyer. You can even get pendant sets or funky silver body jewelry to match your outfit. Where diamonds, stones and gold are worn by women similarly trendy, semiprecious and funky jewelry has found a place in teenager’s wardrobe. Danglers, chandelier earrings or polki cut diamonds are some of the latest running trends in fashion glitz.

Ok! Next we can take up bangles, rings and armlets as the most worn and tinkling accessories. We are sure most of women have worn bangles either in form of bracelet or rubber tire or silver junk accessory yet there are glass bangles that are only worn by Asian women making sweet tinkling sound like bells. Beautiful hands with rings on all its fingers signify femininity at its peak perhaps the hands are well manicured to give them great look. Armlets, rings and bangles are part of sensuous accessories as they have existed since sixteenth century and women wore them to seduce men. You can find wide variety in designing and base metal of rings as they are worn by both genders. Then we can shift our focus on waist belts, aha! Don’t confuse it with belts worn over trousers and casuals perhaps what we are referring to can be observed on belly dancers waist. These belts are intricate piece of body jewelry worn over waist made in either semi precious or precious metal and enhance the beauty of waist area specifically whilst dancing.

Then for feet and ankles you can best think of anklets and toe-rings. This kind of accessories have taken new form as one anklet in form of simple chain is worn in one foot and toe rings are worn by teenagers with floaters. All this stuff or jewelry we have discussed above has been growing with time. Trends have been changing and body jewelry has evolved from mere stone accessories to detailed designing in diamonds, gold and precious tones. Today trends are undergoing complete change with women preferring fashion jewelry more to precious metals hence opting for designer jewelry. So what exactly does new terms like body jewelry imply?

Earlier tribal as portrayed in certain movies had few initials inscribed on their body. They were generally in their language or some holy sign that they called their identity of belonging to that tribe. Initially this was treated as tampering with skin and most insensible however recently this has become a craze in most of the nations. The inscriptions have become famous by the name of tattoo or body art liked by large amount of teenagers. Most of the Celebes and rock stars are supporting these tattoos on arms, back and navel that are considered to be most sensuous. These inscriptions are either in Sanskrit language or some bold famous designs that enjoy worldwide fame. Celebrities in backless gowns and tattoos adorning their back leave men gaga over them, could they ask for more?

Whether men ask fort more or not but women have decided to make there tattoos more sensational with accessories like Swarvoski and toe-rings pierced between these tattoos. And do they look good? Well the concept of body piercing looks amazing, exotic and breathtaking. Although it is a painful fashion which we guess compensates only when you receive compliments for them. The concept of body piercing is not new as you can witness references being made to it in bible for nomads. Different people enjoyed the art of body jewelry with their customs and followed distinctive norms for enhancing their beauty yet the target of looking most sensuous remained common in these efforts. Now more and more of youth have taken to this trend and you can spot few with pierced tattoos on street easily. But is this tattoo and piercing really safe for body?

We think this is one question running at the back of everyone’s mind; well few even might hesitate to ask it probably because others might think that it is a kiddy kind of approach to the trend. When my friends are getting it done, it has to be safe? To put a clear picture before you it is significant to inform you about body jewelry and how it is done. If we take this trend back to ancient period then we can count on just first metals like silver, iron and wood being used for such purpose. But as in recent times the art is carried in a very high profile fashion with guns for tattoos and jewelry adoring the same as suited to one’s budget. If you like the fashion we advice you to go ahead with it perhaps you can spare us few minutes to offer you some cautions.

Always approach a professional for piercing as metals inscribing on body and then body jewelry enhancement cam lead to severe infections in that area. Make sure that you have made up your mind completely as they are permanent in nature probably lifetime. You should have a vivid idea about the procedure and it’s after effects to feel more comfortable. We agree they look great and fast runner in fashion zone yet if you can mange with temporary tattoos and enhancement prefer them to permanent ones.

Body jewelry is enjoyed by men too but vast section of fashion industry works on women beauty enhancement and target trends for women only. So, all you bubbling beauties out there adorn your body with jewelry and look your best to lure us even more with your looks!

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