Belly jewelry with medieval flair?

December 3, 2004
By:  Lori Wilkerson

The only thing that’s actually medieval about belly armor is the name, but that doesn’t make this unusual style of belly jewelry any less popular. While most styles of belly jewelry are made to accentuate or show off the belly button, either highlighting it or framing it, many styles of belly armor actually cover the navel up partially or completely.

Belly armor comes in two basic styles, both based on the classic curved barbell with a larger, curved plate called the “armor” that is held in place with the balls on the barbell. A belly armor shield is a slightly curved oblong that hangs over the navel and hangs from the upper ball of the belly button ring. The shield on this type of belly jewelry swings free, but is usually solid and broad and long enough to cover the entire navel like a shield, as its name implies. Many of these are either engraved or crusted with gemstones

The other common style looks more like actual armor. This belly jewelry is a curved oblong or oval that is usually sterling silver or surgical steel and ornately carved or made in a twisted, elaborate knotted pattern (think of the Celtic knots you often see in tattoos) that is held in place both top and bottom by the balls of the curved barbell. The “armor” is placed over the curved barbell and the balls are screwed into place, holding the armor tightly in place over the navel.

Whether you want something that really has that medieval look or are simply looking for something a bit different than your usual belly jewelry, belly armor is actually very up-to-the-minute.

About the Author:
Lori Wilkerson is a successful freelance writer and publisher of http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com.  Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.

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