Nipple jewellery

One of the most popular sites for body piercing is the nipple. This is partially because a nipple ring is much easier to conceal as you go about your daily life than, say, a piercing through your eyebrow. Nipple rings are also a popular piercing because, some say, the piercing makes the nipple more sensitive to touch.

There is a wide variety of nipple jewellery available both online and in high street shops. The first thing to consider is whether you need jewellery for a pierced or unpierced nipple. Nipple shields that can be pushed on over the nipple are the most popular non-piercing nipple rings. Also available are spring-style, twist-on nipple rings, as well as dangling nipple rings with magnetic closures.

For pierced nipples, your imagination is the only limit. Popular styles for pierced nipple jewellery include: captive bead rings, straight barbells, bar closure rings, seamless rings and nipple shields. Of these styles, nipple shields are probably the most sought-after as they are available in the greatest variety of shapes and styles. There are two basic types of nipple shield – one is shaped like a shield, fits over the nipple and is affixed with a push rod, the other is essentially a barbell with a u-shaped design that dangles around the lower half of the nipple.

Most nipple rings are made from hypoallergenic materials to avoid the possibility of infection. Be sure to check with your online jeweller that the nipple ring you’re considering is made from a suitable material. Common materials for nipple rings include: titanium, stainless steel, 14 carat gold, 18 carat gold and acrylic.

Before you commit to purchasing your nipple ring online, ask the retailer about their return policy – many merchants won’t take body jewellery back once the original packaging has been worn for hygiene reasons.