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The ball closure ring is also called a captive bead or, in German, a clamping ball ring. Along with the barbell, it's a classic among piercing styles. It can be described as a ring that closes with a ball into which the ring ends are clamped. The ball holds securely in the ring opening because of small indentations into which the ring ends snap. To open the ring, it must be spread open so that the ring ends can come out of the ball. This can also be done with spreader pliers. The ball closure ring is popular for ear piercings, nipple piercings, navel piercings, and also as a nostril piercing on one side of the nose. Generally, it's very versatile, but not suitable as initial jewelry, because the curvature would cause movement that could irritate and inflame the piercing channel of a new piercing.
Opening this type of piercing does require some practice. Smaller captive bead balls are generally preferred for fashion reasons, but they are more difficult to open than thicker ones. If you're having trouble, you can use thin disposable rubber gloves, which will give you a better grip on the small ball. Alternatively, you can use pliers to open the ball closure ring. And as with everything, practice makes perfect. This type of piercing is one of the most popular, so with a little practice and skill, anyone can learn to open and close it. As a classic design, a ball closure ring is practically a staple for any piercing enthusiast. Discover simple and elaborate models with us. Our customers appreciate the high-quality craftsmanship down to the smallest detail, even in such tiny pieces of jewelry. We also offer ball closure rings in larger gauges for stretched piercings.