Lip Rings To Add Some Extra Bit of Body Jewelry Fashion

Earring ... Common locations for piercings, other than the earlobe, include the rook, tragus, and across the helix (see image at right). The simple term "ear piercing" usually refers to an earlobe piercing, whereas piercings in the upper part of the external ear are often referred to as "cartilage piercings"...

Necklace ... History of necklaces Necklaces have been an integral part of jewelry since the time of ancient civilizations and predate the invention of writing...

Watch ... Before wristwatches became popular in the 1920s, most watches were pocket watches, which often had covers and were carried in a pocket and attached to a watch chain or watch fob. In early 1900s, the wristwatch, originally called a Wristlet, was reserved for women and considered more of a passing fad than a serious timepiece...

Gemstone ... In modern times gemstones are identified by gemologists, who describe gems and their characteristics using technical terminology specific to the field of gemology. The first characteristic a gemologist uses to identify a gemstone is its chemical composition...

Ring (jewellery) ... Ancient Near East The Hittite civilization produced rings including signet rings, only a few of which have been discovered... Archaic and classical Greek Archaic Greek rings were to some extent influenced by Egyptian rings, although they tended to be less substantial and apparently weren't for the most part used as working signet rings... A lack of locally available gold meant that rings made in the eastern colonies tended to be made from silver and bronze while Etruria used gold...

Body Piercing ... Contemporary body piercing practices emphasize the use of safe body piercing materials, frequently utilizing specialized tools developed for the purpose. Body piercing is an invasive procedure with some risks, including allergic reaction, infection, excessive scarring and unanticipated physical injuries, but such precautions as sanitary piercing procedures and careful aftercare are emphasized to minimize the likelihood of encountering serious problems...