As body piercing has grown in appreciation and has become much more widely accepted as a fashion trend, the fashion jewelry industry has responded with the creation of new and exciting body jewelry. There are several different types of body jewelry that have become incredibly popular including belly button rings, nose rings, toe rings. Over the years, body jewelry designers have worked to create striking designs that mix form and function very well. Many pieces of body jewelry are now made with a flat back so that items like nose and lip rings can be worn comfortably with little to no irritation to the general area. Body jewelry can be used to make a bold statement through wider gauges and heavier barbell type jewelry or for a much softer look by mixing the trend with demure rhinestones or an understated dangling charm for a belly ring. Whichever is preferred, care must be taken to picking out the right size and style for body jewelry so that the overall look seems thoughtful, well planned out and fitting of the lifestyle of the person that wears it.