Nose rings are pieces of jewelry that are worn through a hole pierced in the nose. Although nose rings seem new and radical to many Americans, they actually date back to ancient cultures and are traditional in many societies. There are three general types of nose piercing: nostril piercing on the outside of the nose, septum piercing through the cartilage separating the nostrils, and bridge piercing across the top of the nose. Many kinds of jewelry can be worn through nasal piercing, including nose rings, studs, and barbells. Nose rings, like earrings and other body piercing, are usually made of metals such as gold, surgical steel or titanium. Some jewelry is also made of polished bone.


History

Nose rings originated in the Middle East and became popular in India in the 16th century. The Bible mentions nose rings in Genesis 24:22, after Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for his son and the servant chooses Rebekah: "When the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold ring weighing half a shekel, which he fastened on her nose, and two gold bracelets weighing ten shekels, which he put on her wrists." Nose rings are traditionally worn by women in Indian cultures, where a ring worn in the left nostril is believed to make childbirth easier. Nose rings gained popularity in America and other industrialized Western nations around the end of the 20th century, especially in punk and youth culture. There is somewhat of a stigma against them and many dress codes for schools and businesses in the United States do not allow nose rings. Nose rings are gradually becoming more acceptable, however, mostly in urban areas.

Conclusion

Nose rings come in many shapes and sizes, from tiny jewel studs to thick barbells and plugs which require punching a hole through the nostril or septum. For the less adventurous, there are also nose rings which do not require a piercing. Rings which are clipped onto the side of the nostril can look very realistic. To simulate a stud piercing, you can also try magnetic jewelry. If one is considering getting a piercing, then the person may want to wear a piece of temporary jewelry first to see if you like how it looks.

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