Body piercings are relatively simple procedures if the technician has the knowledge and the correct tools. To find out more about proper piercing procedures, visit our Techniques Page. The jewelry used for body piercing today is a far cry from what was available 20 years ago. There has been a literal explosion of knowledge about the requirements of the piercing and the suitability of materials. The captive bead ring, today the standard style used for most fresh piercings, first made its appearance in the late 1980's.
Nobody is sure who first proposed the barbell.
Other styles are based in traditional jewelry, some which can be dated back hundreds of years with certainty. The problem today is one of extreme variety. To learn more about matching jewelry to a piercing, visit our Body Jewelry Page.