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Piercing: between fashion and tradition

The piercing (from the English to pierce, or "perforate") indicates the practice of piercing some superficial parts of the body in order to introduce metal objects (sometimes decorated with precious stones) or other material, as an ornament or ritual practice.

The main reasons that drive people to get a piercing are somewhat similar to those that lead to tattoos and can be of various nature, from religion to tradition, from fashion to conformity.

The history of piercing is neither clear nor linear and depends a lot on the sources used, often unreliable or blatant historical forgeries. What is certain are the ancient origins of this practice, which date back at least to prehistory, a period in which the main purpose of the piercing was to be traced back to the need to distinguish the roles assumed by the various members within the tribe and regulate the relationships between various individuals.

What types of piercings are there?

There are numerous types, each of which can be performed on different parts of the body: there are nose, ear, navel, tongue, lip, eyebrow, nose, cheek and even lobe piercings. Each of these piercing types offers a completely different look.

The most common are lip, nose, navel and ear piercings.

Ear piercing in particular was very common in tribal cultures and has remained a common practice even to this day. This is a hole made in the cartilage of the ear and can hold earrings, jump rings or piercing jewellery. There are various models that can be bought in piercing shops or online piercing shops, including those with colored pendants, charms, dilators, gems and piercing jewels.
Consider that the oldest human mummy ever discovered so far, or the Similaun mummy, nicknamed Ötzi, and found in 1991 in the Ötztal Alps, had numerous tattoos as well as an ear hole of 7.11 mm in diameter.

Lip piercings have become increasingly popular in recent years and can be done on the upper or lower lips. It is among the most popular shapes among young people and in some cases they are made on both sides to create a heart-shaped effect.

Nose piercing is another popular form of piercing and involves inserting a ring or small stud into the cartilage of the nostril. It can be done for just one hole or two, depending on how brave and daring you are and can be made from various materials such as surgical steel, gold and silver rings.

Finally the navel piercing, a popular choice for many young people which involves inserting a small ring into the skin of the navel. Also in this case there are different variants available, such as rings with colored gems and those with decorative charms.

Where to buy piercings in Italy?

Internet, social media, word of mouth... it's certainly not difficult to find a piercing shop in Italy.

Based on the more or less precious type, there is a piercing shop in almost every city. You can buy them in jewelers and pharmacies, on a piercing site, in an online piercing shop or in any similar business, such as tattoo parlors that normally also sell piercings.
Taking into account the fact that it is always essential to contact a qualified professional and respect all the necessary precautions to avoid infections and future problems, there are many shops and piercing sites where you can choose according to your look preferences.

Without forgetting the importance of presenting them to the public in the best possible way using the displays made specifically to highlight the characteristics of this highly fashionable accessory!