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Get Your Wild West On: Native & Southwestern Body Jewelry Trends + NEW STYLES

Antique finishes, intricate detailing, and bold blues, greens, and reds are all yours! There’s no question about the prevalence of the rising trend of native and southwestern jewelry, so we figure...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Conch Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the deep central bowl-shaped shell (called the concha) of the inner cartilage of the ear; large surface area provides for a variety of options for placement and projects Jewelry:...
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End of Summer Blues? There’s still time for you & your body jewelry to shine ☀

Even though the end of summer may seem like it has already come and passed, we still have a couple of more weeks to have fun in the sun! Here at BodyCandy.com, we have the sparkle and shimmer that...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Rook Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the highest fold of the cartilage at the top of the ear; located between the inner and outer conch areas Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or curved barbell ranging from 18 gau...
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NEW BODY JEWELRY ALERT: Annealed 316L Surgical Steel D-Rings and MORE!

    So, what does it mean if your body jewelry is annealed? When you see the word “annealed” to describe a metal object, that means it has gone through a heat treatment process where the metal is ...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Forward Helix Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the inside of the upper rim of the ear cartilage; placed where the helix meets your head, usually angled parallel to the face Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or straight barb...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Standard Helix Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the curled outer rim of the ear from the top of the ear all the way down to the beginning of the ear lobe Jewelry: initially, a circular ring ranging from 18 gauge (1mm) to 14 ga...
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Totally Tie-Dye: Free Spirit Body Jewelry for Your #Pierced Style

From the start of the hippie takeover in the 60’s, tie-dye patterns have made a colorful, whimsical fashion statement we’ve had yet to see a lack of. Whether it’s your old white t-shirt in need of ...
“On Pins and Needles:” What Experts Are Saying About Piercing and Acupuncture Points—Part Three
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“On Pins and Needles:” What Experts Are Saying About Piercing and Acupuncture Points—Part Three