Body Jewelry Information

Body Mod Trivia Moment: What’s in a Name

Ready for a couple of modification stumpers to exercise the old noggin?  Answers are listed in the key below, but no peeking!  Here we go: 1. Name three piercings that are named after people.   2. ...
Pick of the Day

Body Jewelry Pick of the Day: This Old Irish Heart

The season of love is turning to the season of the leprechaun, but who says we can’t keep a little bit of both?  The perfect bit of Irish luck that gives a boost to your heritage and your relations...
Zodiac and Birthstones

Astronomical: Body Modification and the Year of the Snake

Chinese New Year has come and gone, and so begins the year of the snake. In Chinese astrology, rather than the twelve western zodiac signs, there are twelve animal signs that make up the zodiac.  T...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Body Modification Overview: Anti-Eybrow Piercing Styles and Standards

Piercing: Although it’s most often seen resting along the cheekbone, any piercing performed along the outer edge of the orbital cavity may be referred to as an anti-eyebrow piercing.  That includes...
Body Jewelry History

Body Jewelry History: Mardi Gras and the Flower of France

Most of us recognize the fleur de lis as a popular symbol associated with the celebration of Mardi Gras, particularly within the confines of its epicenter, New Orleans.  But this pretty little symb...
Body Jewelry History

New Myspace: A Social Evolution

Nostalgia is a word that comes up when I think about Myspace. It is the social phenomenon that changed the world. I imagine you probably had a Myspace account, that you now only access to LOL at ol...
Jewelry Fashion

Stretching Fashion Flash: Dark Nature

Stone Cold Black gemstones don’t just make whoever wears them look cool as a cucumber, they also have metaphysical uses in accordance with several parapsychological beliefs.  Black agate, for insta...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Body Modification Overview: Labret Piercing Styles and Standards

Piercing: Since a portion of the jewelry will rest inside the mouth, when receiving a lower lip piercing your mouth will be disinfected inside and out, usually with a mouthwash and a liquid disinfe...
Body Jewelry History

Body Mod Trivia Moment: Knowledge is Power

Ready for a couple of modification stumpers to exercise the old noggin?  Answers are listed in the key below, but no peeking!  Here we go: 1. Why is piercing of the cartilage that lies just above t...