Belly Ring, The Meaning, History And Features Of Belly Rings.
Many people confuse a belly ring with, a type of ring that is worn on the finger. A belly ring is infact a jewel that is worn near the navel. Most belly rings require a piercing to be done, and therefore belong to a group of jewelry known as ‘piercing jewelry’. You could also use the name belly button ring for, a belly ring. There does not seem to be any historical recordings regarding the wearing of a belly ring. It is believed that the fashion industry stirred interest in belly button rings. A prominent fashion model exposed her navel piercing and belly ring at a London fashion show. Most fashion experts and jewelry designers attribute this incident to the development of belly rings. It could therefore be said that, a belly ring is a fairly new concept and will evolve even further. In the next few paragraphs, we will discuss issues related to a gold belly ring. Interesting and useful suggestions will also be provided and these could guide you in, selecting a belly button ring that is right for you. .
Is piercing necessary: We have mentioned that a belly ring is worn near the navel and that, most belly rings require a piercing to be made. If you wish to wear a belly gold ring, piercing should not be a big problem as the process is quite simple. Selecting the right design for your belly ring and choosing a safe place (like a medical facility) to do the piercing are important. A recent development has seen belly rings that can be worn without the need for any navel piercing. Such a belly ring would have a ‘clip on’ mechanism that, is similar to clip on earrings. Not much buyer feedback is available for such belly rings but, you should consider the effect of delicate skin being constantly ‘pinched’ by the clip. It is also not known whether a clip on belly ring would be firmly fixed on the navel, sitting or bending movements could dislodge such a gold belly ring. So in general, we would say that piercing belly rings are more developed and more reliable.
Belly ring mechanisms: This refers to the process to be followed to open and close your belly ring. A very popular mechanism for a gold belly ring is the ‘threaded screw’ type. As the name suggests, such belly rings would be unscrewed to open, one portion would be passed through the navel piercing and the second portion would be screwed into position. The second type of mechanism for a belly ring is where, a curved stem is made to pass through a hollow tube in one of the portions. Such belly rings do not have the screw type of arrangement. The stem takes the curved shape of the tube and this helps it to stay in position when the belly ring is worn. We have already mentioned that, a new range of belly rings are being developed that use a clip on mechanism. Make sure that you understand how your belly ring is to be opened, worn and fixed into place. Trying to unscrew a belly ring that does not have such a mechanism, could bend and damage the belly ring.
Personalizing a belly ring: It is possible to personalize your belly ring to suite your interests and preferences. A custom belly ring would give you maximum scope for personalization. Starting with the design for your belly ring, various shapes and styles could be selected. A belly ring could be shaped into a flower, fruit, animal, star, religious symbol or just about any thing else. If you are a musician or love music, it is possible to make a belly gold ring with a musical note as a theme. Another excellent idea for personalizing a belly ring would be for the gemstone selection. Belly button rings can include gems based on your choice of color or even made as birthstone belly rings. Depending on your budget, excellent diamond belly rings are also an option. Select a reputed custom jeweler and you will end up with, a gorgeous and unique belly ring that includes all your preferences.
Choice of gold: Most people are aware of the options for yellow or white gold belly rings, however the gold karatage is another issue that needs to be understood. A 14k belly ring would be harder than an 18k belly ring, this is because 14k gold is infact harder than 18k gold. However, this is not very important when it comes to belly rings. A belly button ring in 14k or 18k would be sufficiently sturdy provided that, a healthy gold weight is provided for the jewel. You can choose the gold color for your custom belly ring based on your personal preference or, try to match the gold color with the color of the gemstones used. Most belly ring designs could be made as two tone gold jewels, this would allow you to combine white gold and yellow gold in the same belly ring.
Importance of design: The design for your belly ring will have two major functions. The first function is what most buyers are aware of, the external appearance of your belly ring needs to be according to your liking. This would be in terms of dimensions, design structure and shape. This would also include the type of mechanism used to open and close (fix) your belly ring. Another function of a belly ring design is equally important but, is normally overlooked by buyers. This involves design features that are included to make your belly ring more sturdy and also safer to wear. For example, a good gold weight that is proportional to the size and dimensions of your belly ring, will ensure that the jewel does not dent or bend out of shape easily. A belly ring design where the gemstones do not protrude out of the design, would be easier to clean. A streamlined design without any very pointed edges would make your belly ring safer to wear.
Good craftsmanship: A belly ring could include all the above features and yet be ruined with bad craftsmanship. Skilled craftsmen will be required to handle things like fine finishing, firm gemstone mounting and even the custom cutting of gemstones. Belly rings that are mass produced in mechanized processes, cannot provide individual attention to all details. This gets to be more important if your jeweler offers customization for belly rings. Each belly ring then poses a new challenge to the craftsman and will need all his skill and expertise.Keep the above information in mind when choosing a gold belly ring. First, draw up a brief list of your requirements like, gold color, gemstone choice, type of mechanism for opening and closing the belly ring etc. The next step would be to look around for a reliable jeweler who, can provide you with a belly ring that comes closest to what you need. In most cases, a custom belly ring would give you maximum flexibility and expect you to make minimum compromises. Most of us do not buy gold jewelry very often, it is therefore a good idea to spend sufficient time selecting your belly ring.
Two excellent designs for belly rings can be seen at this link: http://www.kaisilver.com/belly-ring-custom-ks-02.htm You can purchase your belly ring from any jeweler, examining the design features of good quality belly rings will let you know what to look for. Do not get swayed by sales talk, a comparison of technical features would work to your advantage.