What does 'Gauge' mean? The gauge of a piece of piercing jewellery refers to how thick the jewellery is ( see figure C in the graphic below ). In many parts of the world, the gauge system isn't used, and the thickness of piercing jewellery is measured in milimetres, so here's some information to show you what the different gauges mean in milimetres. Measuring Body Piercing Jewellery It's important to find the right...

One of the most popular piercings going, the navel or 'belly' piercing is actually a piercing of the upper wall of the navel rather than the naval itself. Made popular by model Christie Turlington, when she showed hers off at a London fashion show, rings or curved barbells are most commonly worn with a belly button piercing, although there's a wide range of ornate jewellery which can be worn. These piercings take quite a while to...

Body Piercing has been around for centuries, and is even mentioned in biblical times. It's practice has served many social functions, including spirituality, social hierarchy, fashion, religion, non-conformism, and eroticism, among many others. Modern day piercing culture draws its appeal from all these functions, and many others, and piercing devotees have found new ways to express their love of the art-form, bringing new ideas and methods to...