The septum is the wall of cartilage and skin that sits in the middle of your nose, dividing your left and right nostrils. Septum piercings are some of the oldest recorded body piercings, so if you have a septum ring you are in illustrious company.
Who had the first septum piercings?
Some of the oldest records of septum piercings come from Indigenous Australians, who pierce someone’s septum to mark their passage from childhood to adulthood. While these piercings were typically adorned with rings made from bones, these days other materials are used.
However, the oldest septum piercing piece of jewellery dates from 44,000 BC and is made of a kangaroo bone.
What other cultures have septum piercings?
Aztecs and Mayans in South America also pierced septums for various reasons. In some cases, the type of septum ring worn denoted status in society. In others, a septum piercing was part of a religious ritual.
In Hindu culture, many brides wear septum rings on their wedding day to mark their transition to marriage.
Meanwhile, in many African cultures, septum piercings are also used to denote a transition from childhood to adulthood and in some cases the type of rings worn can be a symbol of social status.
What are modern septum rings made from?
Septum rings still hold cultural importance in many places around the world, but they are also a popular piercing because they look good.
Stainless steel is a popular choice for septum rings because it looks stylish and can be moulded into a variety of styles. We have a range of stainless steel jewellery specifically for nose piercings in a variety of designs.
Take your pick from septum rings featuring the likes of moths, butterflies and bats, or invest in one of our septum rings that is set with gem stones in various colours.
The wonderful part about septum rings is that, like any other stainless steel jewellery, you will be able to find a piece that suits your style and that you fall in love with.
