How to Design Belly Button Rings

If you want to show off your stomach, consider wearing a belly button ring. If you can't find a belly button ring you like, you can easily design your own.

Instructions

External Considerations

1

Take stock of your body type. If you are very thin, your figure may be overwhelmed by a large design. If you are a little larger, consider a design that goes beyond a simple barbell and snap.

2

Consider your lifestyle. If you have to wear professional clothes for work or special events, choose a less flashy, smaller design. If your work requires you to show your body, or wear a costume, a larger, flashier design may be fine. Either way, make sure that the ring isn't going to get caught on your clothing.

3

Consider the shape of your belly button. Your belly button is the backdrop for the ring, and will impact how the ring design looks.

Choose the Materials and Length

4

Decide on a fixed or dangling design. Consider cost, as dangling designs generally require more metal and gems.

5

Choose a metal for the ring's barbell and snap. Options include silver, gold or any other durable metal.

6

Choose your gems, if desired. You can showcase your birthstone, or choose a color that accentuates your skin tone. Diamonds, jade, amethysts, emeralds and other stones are commonly used.

Drawing and Production

7

Draw a sketch of your design to scale with colored pencils. Make several drawings from different angles.

8

Take the design to a jeweler. Discuss specific dimensions and materials so the jeweler can complete the design.

9

Wear the ring for a few days. The jeweler can make adjustments to the settings if necessary.