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...
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"...