Body Jewelry History

Skull Jewelry: the History and Symbolism Behind the Bones

Skulls.  They appear in every style of clothing, accessories, and jewelry; they feature prominently in print graphics and modern tattoo art.  But what’s really behind the representations of skulls,...
Body Jewelry History

Canadian Flag Jewelry: a Short History for Canada Day

Many people in the United States may not know that today, July 1st, is Canada Day.  Canada Day is kind of like Canada’s birthday.  It’s a celebration marking the anniversary of the day back in 1867...
Body Art and Extreme Modification

Stretching Your Piercing: Weird New Trend or Cultural Habit for Centuries

If you guessed weird new trend, PLEASE do not stop reading.  I know that myself and many others have heard similar remarks “why do something so weird” “what’s the point of making yourself look like...
Body Jewelry History

Party Like It’s…: Jewelry of the Seventies, Eighties, and Nineties

Going to a costume or themed party this Summer?  Want a retro styled look for a cocktail or garden party or a special night out?  Vintage clothing and jewelry is one seasonal trend that’s running f...
Body Jewelry History

Born This Way: Body Jewelry for National Gay Pride Month

So a lot of you might know that June is National Gay Pride Month, but what you might not know is that the rainbow and pride themed jewelry is heating up something fierce this Summer.  More and more...
Body Jewelry History

Bollywood Beauty: Indian Piercings and Jewelry Style

Most of us know that the piercing of noses is a practice originated in ancient Indian culture, but did you know that nose piercing is mentioned in the Vedic Scripts, which are over 6000 years old!?...
Body Jewelry History

What’s More Metal Than… Metal? – Musical Culture’s Influence on Facial Piercings

Now to say that the piercing and modification community has always been tied heavily into corresponding musical styles and genres is an understatement.  Going back 25 to 30 years it was the early P...
Body Jewelry History

Loving Lucite: Fashion of the Past and Future

First things first, what the heck is Lucite? I know, strange name for this mystery material that can take on all kinds of shapes and colors. Lucite is actually a kind of plastic and its name was gi...
Body Jewelry History

Naturally Cool: Animal Jewelry and Accessories and Their Significance

One of the sweetest new trends springing up in recent seasons is the animal motif; from graphic t-shirts, to party dress trim, and especially jewelry and accessories, furry fascinating creatures se...