Many people are allergic to certain types of metals and if you're one of them, then a 14K belly ring might be your smartest choice. If you've had your ears pierced and then had an allergic reaction to earrings made up of certain types of metals, then chances are you’re going to have the same problem with your belly piercing. The problem that many people have with the cheap metals is that it can irritate your skin and cause discoloration, therefore it might be smart to consider 14K gold as your best option.

Infections can happen anytime after you have your belly button pierced and you should be checking the piercing every day to make sure it is not red, itchy or inflamed. This is a sign of infection and may be caused by the actual belly ring that you're wearing. If this does happen to you, remove the belly ring and clean the infection with hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol. Don't put any ring back in for a couple of days and see if that clears things up - if it doesn't you should see your doctor. However, if it does clear things up you want to be sure that the next belly ring you put in is made up of a better quality metal.

Using a 14K belly ring in your belly button piercing can be a great way to get a beautiful look that actually has value. There's something about a real gold piece of jewelry that the lesser quality metal simply can't be compared to. Not only will your 14K ring look better, it will actually be worth money, and if the price of gold goes up the value of your belly ring will to!

And there are other benefits to wearing a good quality bellybutton ring too. This type of jewelry is made to last a long time. Plus you won't have to worry about it tarnishing or becoming discolored. Gold jewelry looks great against any type of skin tone and is also a great complement to any outfit, plus if you often wear gold earrings and necklaces and bracelets your 14K belly button ring will look great with them.

When buying you 14K belly ring, you actually have choices as to the color of the gold so don't think you'll be stuck with the yellow gold color. 14K also comes in white gold which is almost like a silvery color so if you prefer to wear silver jewelry you'll be able to get real gold belly rings that match. You can also find gold in a rose gold which is kind of a pinkish color but this is less common. No matter what color you get, and investment in 14K gold belly ring is a smart move.