08.05.07
Posted in Piercing Article at 11:16 am by admin
Throughout time, man has sought to decorate the human body and this has manifested as body painting, tattoos, piercing and for those a little squeamish or less brave, decoration by the wearing of adornments generally know as jewelry.
In ancient times, jewelry may have been simple pieces made from natural materials such as shells plucked from the seashore or pebbles worn smooth and polished by years of being tumbled along the sea or river bed. These would have been strung together perhaps as necklaces or wrist pieces as early examples of a charm bracelet. Nature gives up so many beautiful things that can be used to make items such as earrings, rings, bracelets, hair pieces and so the list goes on.
Skilled craftsmen would have laboured for many hours intricately carving small pieces of bone, ivory or wood to fashion exquisite unique pieces of jewelry, no two of which would ever be the same.
To ancient man, jewelry was not just decorative but very symbolic and the wearer often held the belief that these trinkets were lucky, that they would ward off evil spirits or that they would even help them defeat their enemies in battle.
To the Romans and Ancient Egyptians the wearing of jewelry and the type of jewelry worn was a direct indication of a persons standing in the community. Large heavy ornate pieces forged from solid precious metals such as gold, encrusted with precious or semi precious gemstones were a sign to say – look how rich and important I am.
Styles and materials may have changed over time but the wearing of jewelry has always been a practice adopted by both men and women.
Over the years there has even been functional jewelry such as the medical alert items, which have saved many peoples lives. Identity type bracelets worn by a person who has a medical condition or requires vital medication have helped medical personnel decide on appropriate treatment when faced with a person who has been rendered incapable of communicating because of for instance an accident.
Over recent years, popular items have been the brightly coloured rubber bracelets sold in aid of various charities, which demonstrate that the wearer supports that cause and has donated money to help raise funds for that cause. Some traditionalists may not regard these strictly as being jewelry although who said that the article had to be expensive or made from precious metals to qualify for the name.
In modern times, we have seen a huge increase in the type and variety of jewelry available and the discovery of new strong and lightweight metals such as titanium or other alloys has given rise to new many new possibilities. Man made materials such as acrylics and plastics also lend themselves very well to the manufacture of affordable, colourful jewelry and in the shops you can see many examples of wonderful, bright and modern fun items, to be worn on any occasion as the mood takes.
Whilst most of us choose to spend a little extra on that special piece of jewelry such as our wedding rings, we now have an endless choice of less expensive everyday jewelry which we can change to suit our mood or match our outfit.
Who knows what the future holds with regard to the designs and materials we will have at our disposal to make attractive pieces of jewelry to be worn by both men and women. One thing is for certain and that is that there will be a never ending supply with something to suit all tastes and all budgets from the most traditional to the most contemporary.
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John Lewis runs Love2Have an on line jewellery website that only sells UK hand made jewelry including engagement rings and wedding rings. View their website at: http://www.love2have.co.uk/jewelry.html
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Posted in Piercing Article at 11:15 am by admin
Have you ever heard of a belly button ring (or any piercing for that matter) making an escape attempt out of your body? I’m not talking about the jewelry coming undone either, I’m talking about the body rejecting it and pushing it out through the skin! This phenomenon is known as migration (or more commonly – rejection).
If you were to imagine for a moment – earrings that are very thin and very heavy, slowly ‘dragging’ downwards and out of the ear. That could happen if the guage size on your belly button ring is the wrong size too. It’s a good thing to be aware of.
There are other things that might cause a belly button ring migration though. The body might not ‘bond’ with the metal that has been used in the jewelry. This is highly uncommon these days because the belly button ring metals that are used are hospital/surgical grade implant metals. That’s right, the kind of metals used for surgery!
Tissue damage could also cause belly button ring migration, along with incorrect placement of the belly button ring (ie the piercing is too close to the surface). Rubbing or friction could also have an effect on a migrating belly button ring.
A migrating belly button ring may not migrate all the way out. It may just move a little bit and then stop.
The best thing to do though if you do notice your belly button ring migrating, is go and see your reputable piercing salon. They should know what they are doing, and be able to advise you of the best course of action. They do this stuff all the time! It may just mean you need to remove the ring until it’s healed, and the re-pierce, or take the belly button ring out altogether (worst case scenario).
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Janine Beck: J Beck http://www.bellybuttonringsonline.com
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Posted in Piercing Article at 11:12 am by admin
Tattoos and piercings are two terms very much in vogue now, with an increasing number of fashionable people opting for these. Tattoos are permanent designs made on the skin using ink or other pigments. Piercing is done with a sterile needle. Ears, nose, lips, eyebrows, and many other body parts are pierced. People practice tattoos and piercing for religious and other cultural reasons, as well as for fashion.
Tattoos and piercing were used as initiation rites and socialization symbols in some early societies. The early Egyptian civilization associated tattooing with fertility and royalty. Tattoo designs are known for their variety and include tribal tattoos, Celtic tattoos, fairy tattoos, cross tattoos, dragon tattoos, butterfly tattoos, and zodiac tattoos. Ear piercing and the piercing of other body areas have become widespread among both men and women in the last 25 years. Piercings are done either by a spring-loaded ear-piercing gun or piercing needles. The skin is cleaned, and then the needle and jewelry are inserted through the tissue quickly with professional ease.
Tattoos and piercings can cause skin reactions and bacterial infections, if proper hygiene is not observed. Signs and symptoms of infection include warmth, swelling, redness, and a discharge containing pus. The best way to prevent infection from piercing or tattoos is that the procedures should be done in a sterile environment. For each customer, piercers and tattoo artists must use a brand new sterile needle.
Tattoo designs are priced according to the design, size and colors. Piercing charges vary according to the part of the body. Over most of the United States, tattooing and piercing are unregulated. However, there are some states where these are illegal. Henna tattooing is now gaining popularity in America, even though it is a temporary procedure.
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Tattoo Design provides detailed information on Tattoos, Tattoo Design, Tattoos And Piercings, Tribal Tattoos and more. Tattoo Design is affiliated with Gold Body Jewelry.
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