nose rings
Pierced septum adornments
Nose rings are jewelry worn through a pierced nostril or septum.
They come in various styles—studs, hoops, and septum rings that hang from the cartilage between nostrils.
Common in South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures for centuries, nose rings became popular in Western fashion and counterculture.
She got her nose ring at sixteen.
Nose rings are also used to control livestock, particularly bulls.
- studUpright wall framing
- hoopRigid circular frame
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
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