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Is there a Captive Bead Alternative for Piercings?

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Captive Bead Alternative for PiercingsMany fans of piercings and other body modifications know the importance of body jewelry. After all, this is what makes a piercing so attractive. But that’s not all. Good body jewelry is more than a simple ornament. Many times it’s a functional part of your piercing. Jewelry is what prevents the piercing from closing and it often helps it stay healthy and safe. Out of all body jewelry styles, Captive Bead Rings are among the most popular ones. But it is not always possible to wear these rings and sometimes you just wish to change a style. This is why it’s so important to find a Captive Bead alternative.

What is a Captive Bead Alternative?

A Captive Bead alternative for piercings is any body jewelry style that is not a Captive Bead Ring but can successfully replace it. A … read more

New Trend: Braid Piercings

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Braid PiercingsOne of the newest piercing trends among celebrities is pretty striking: many of them sport pierced braids. While this is not, strictly speaking, body modification or a piercing in the strict sense of the word, it is nonetheless something you can try for special occasions.

After all, this trend may not be body piercing but it uses piercing jewelry, which is a creative way to use Captive Bead Rings and other body jewelry.

A Hot Trend

Pierced braids seem to be a hot trend among celebrities, though there are many ordinary people who are experimenting with this look. One of the best things about it is that it’s a generally simple idea that is easy to do, but it looks very effective and memorable.

Christina Aguilera was the first one to sport a pierced braid look back in May … read more

Segment and Seamless Rings

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Titanium Smooth Segment Ring

Titanium Smooth Segment Ring

Segment and Seamless rings are a good alternative to classic Captive Bead Rings.

They are mostly used in the same way as CBRs are, and for the same piercing types, but they are designed a bit differently, which gives them some advantage to typical Captive Bead Rings.

Segment Rings

Unlike Captive Bead Rings, segment rings don’t have a bead. Instead, they have a removable segment. This segment is tightly pressed to the rest of the ring to make a perfect round shape when the ring is closed. Segment rings tend to be more elegant than Captive Bead Rings, since they offer a more seamless look.

To open a segment ring, simply hold the ring with the segment at the top. Push the segment gently to one side to open the ring slightly and force … read more

How to Choose the Right Jewelry for Your Piercings

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Piercing and JewelryThere are many popular piercing types and many different jewelry styles. It’s always useful to know what kind of jewelry suits your piercing.

Generally speaking, most piercings can accommodate at least a few different jewelry styles, but it’s always useful to know what is best to wear for your piercing.

Jewelry Types

There are several basic body jewelry types. Among the most popular ones are barbells of different kinds (straight, curved and circular barbells) as well as rings (Captive Bead Rings, seamless rings, screwball rings and others).

These jewelry styles can accommodate most piercing types. Most of these can be used for many different piercing types, which makes these jewelry types multi-functional.

On the other hand, there are also specialized jewelry types. These are made for one specific jewelry type. For example, ear plugs… read more

Niobium Seamless Rings being offered now in a variety of colors!

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The Chain Gang Body Jewelry Store now brings to you a wonderful piece of Body Jewelry for either Male or Female Piercings – Niobium Seamless Rings.

Niobium Seamless Ring in Assorted ColorsThese rings can really be classified as a great improvement. With no ball to mess with or lose, these rings can be used for several different piercings both for the required look and for the ease of use.

The Colors on these pieces are AMAZING, the Oil Slick is my personal absolute favorite of all time.

These pieces work well in eyebrow, nose and various other body piercings gauges just to name a few. And priced at only $20.99 and up depending on the gauge you want, you can not pass these up to upgrade in color and to a Seamless or to give a very special Gift to a special person.

For … read more