Women love jewelry. It has become an important part of fashion. Among all body jewelry, belly jewelry has become very popular in this category. There are mainly two types- belly chains and navel rings. Both types of jewelry have different beauty purposes and placement. While the belly chain is wrapped around the waist, the navel ring requires a belly button piercing. Wearing this jewelry serves a simple purpose- to accentuate feminine beauty and boost attractiveness. While in many traditions, this jewelry has cultural and spiritual significance, in modern trends, these are graceful fashion accessories.
About Belly Chains
Also known as waist chains, the history of belly chains traces back 4000 years ago in the Indian Subcontinent. Waist chains have historically been used by women in India as ornaments and as part of religious events, as accessories, and to demonstrate wealth. Now it has become popular all across the world. They are worn as a representation of femininity, fertility, and well-being. They are worn for posture, elegance, weight monitoring, protection, maturation, sensuality, and desire. A body chain can give a simple, casual outfit a bit of edge.
There is no specific variety of belly chains but designs. These are simple chains with a variety of designs and patterns. They can range from affordable custom jewelry to expensive gold or silver jewelry. It can include stones, layers of chains, and intricate detailing.
About Belly Button Jewelries
Belly button jewelry is the current must-have accessory. The name pretty much says it all. These are twisted spirals that are inserted through the piercing and fastened with a screw-on ball. To wear belly jewelry rings, one needs to pierce the skin around the belly button, usually the upper rim of the navel.
According to spiritual belief, the solar plexus, which regulates torso organs like the pancreas and kidneys as well as emotions like willpower and self-esteem, is aligned with the belly button. The original purpose of a belly button piercing was to signify romantic desire or to make the person more attractive. Nowadays, most girls simply like them because they are cute. The popularity of belly button rings may be linked to how people with piercings convey confidence and charisma. It can boost self-esteem and confidence.
Types of belly piercing jewelry
There are different types of navel rings, and the popular ones are-
- Banana bells
The Banana bell is a regular curving barbell with a 5mm top ball and an 8mm bottom ball. These belly rings are the most popular and may or may not include a fancy bottom end or a pendant that dangles. They are simple to insert and comfortable to wear.
- Ball captive ring
Since the shape differs slightly from typically curved barbells, BCR belly rings are usually best for those who have already been pierced with captive jewelry. Although BCR belly jewelry usually comes with a decorative gem bead or ball.
- Top drop
Top drop or “top dangle” navel jewelry is designed to be worn at the top of the piercing. This kind of belly ring will be inserted literally upside down. The free end’s ball will unscrew, and that end of the barbell will be put through the top of the piercing.
Conclusion
Be it a navel ring or waist chain, belly jewelry is a charming fashion accessory that every woman must have. They are widely available in both online and offline stores. To avoid skin irritations, it is important to choose high-quality ones that are standard in terms of built material and quality.