Navel rings are some of the most popular body piercings on the market today, especially among women. Not only is it a beautiful accessory that will make
your body shine with glamour and appeal, it is also one of the quickest to heal body piercings currently known. Belly piercings have some of the fewest cases of rejection by the body, and with proper cleaning and care, can become a natural part of your life in no time at all.
First made popular in the early 1990’s by fashion model Christy Turlington, navel piercings burst into the big time when Alicia Silverstone pierced her navel on camera in the Aerosmith music video “Cryin’.” One factor that has made them so popular is the ease with which a belly piercing can be concealed as opposed to other more public forms of body jewelry such as an eyebrow or even a tongue piercing.

A navel piercing rarely pierces the actual navel itself. In most cases the piercing is done through the navel’s upper rim, extends for about a half inch under the skin in a vertical line and then pops back out again. Although many kinds of rings and other jewelry can be worn in a navel piercing, in most cases, a barbell is inserted immediately after the piercing and it is recommended that you wear this at least until the piercing is completely healed.
Celebrities with belly rings include not only goddesses like Keira Knightley and Victoria Beckham, but also rebels like Julia Stiles and Avril Lavigne. Pop singer icons like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera are also well known for sporting this beautiful accessory together with their low cut jeans and short tops.

Navel piercing jewelry comes in all different sizes and styles. The most popular is probably the barbell which consists of a small rod with a sphere at either end to inhibit movement. Barbells may either be slightly curved or completely straight and may be of stainless steel, silver, gold, or any other decorative metal.
Another popular jewelry piece for the navel piercing is an actual ring. This makes a tiny, complete circle, part of which is embedded under the skin. Rings may be solid gold, silver, platinum, or other decorative metal, or may come decorated with gems or designs. They may even have tiny charms dangling off them, or may include more complicated attachments such as chains with special symbols dangling from the bottom.

There are more intricate and fashionable kinds of jewelry available for belly piercings and these may come in all different colors and styles. One popular piercing right now is a barbell with an attachment of a slim heart dangling down from it. This heart may have a color photo of you or a friend or pet printed on it and can even be double sided, including two different photos.

Another glamorous belly ring is the droplet which consists of a normal barbell or ring attached to a colorful jewel shaped like a droplet. These have a sensuous shape and are very attractive to the eye. They may come in any color you wish and be made of a variety of materials. Similar to this, there are many other attachments that can come with a regular barbell or ring belly piercing. You can get a tiny engraved flower to put in your piercing, dangling from a normal barbell, or a handmade heart made from colorful glass. You may also get all sorts of dangling designs made from yellow gold, silver, or even diamond. These may be encrusted with gems or just a single gem for emphasis, or even just a solid decorative metal in your favorite shape.

You can also get dangling attachments made from crystals, hand fashioned by artisans. These can be attached in clusters to a silver chain or be composed of just a single crystal for emphasis. Crystals come in a variety of dazzling colors and you may even want to pick and choose an exact color scheme that goes best with your skin color.

If chains are your thing, you can indulge in this retro jewelry style by getting a belly ring with a chain dangling from it, either looped around to the top again or with a tiny ornament like a cross or an engraved heart at the bottom. Antique-looking chain belly piercings often look the best with antique-looking charm pieces attached to them such as gold tone crosses or dark, ancient-looking crystals. If you wear a piece like this, make sure you dress accordingly.

With the many styles and types available for belly rings, you are sure to find something that suits your personality. Belly rings are not the world’s most popular piercing for no reason so add a tantalizing, delicious accessory to your body today and show off your edgy, glamorous side!