Because navel piercings are easily irritated, many piercers recommend getting pierced with a simple curved barbell. After the piercing has healed, you may choose to keep the barbell jewelry or swap it out for something more unique. Barbell jewelry comes in a plethora of different metals and materials, with colorful gems and special ball styles on the ends.
Some people choose to have their initial piercing done with a circular ring, the second most popular choice to the curved barbell piercing. Rings can come with ball closures or threaded closures. Customize your circular ring by choosing from a variety of colors and sizes.
A different variation on the curved barbell is the charm barbell. This type of navel jewelry has a dangling charm or design attached to the lower ball of the curved barbell. The charm can be anything from a simple gem to a flower, logo, initials or character. Charm barbells offer a great opportunity for self-expression. This kind of navel jewelry is not to be worn until the piercing has healed completely.
Another type of navel jewelry is the "Spiral" or "Twister." This jewelry is not advisable when your piercing is still healing because it can easily get caught in clothes and other things. It is a unique design that looks like an "S" shape. The ring has a barbell on each end of the "S," which is sometimes adorned with gems or decoration. The spiral ring twists into the piercing.