30Oct,2023
Some of the earliest records of nose piercing rituals come not from India, but from the Middle East and indigenous cultures of South and Central America, Central Asia and Australia
Some speculate that the tradition travelled to India with the arrival of the Mughals from Central Asia in the 16th century.
As a testament to the rich variety of jewellery traditions across India, jewels for the nose comes in multiple forms. For starters, where you choose to pierce your nose is a reflection of your origins.
The bulak is perhaps the more traditional form of the septum piercing that’s currently de rigeur on many Instagram feeds.
For a more relaxed, timeless take on the nose trinket, look to contemporary diamond jewellery brands who offer nose rings in a range of forms, each crafted out of natural diamonds and other precious materials.
Whatever style you prefer, what’s clear is that a nose piercing captures many layers of meaning—it’s a form of tradition, identity, and above all self-expression. .
And like a pair of solitaire earrings or a classic engagement ring, when it comes embedded with a diamond, a bright, sparkling pin can last a lifetime.