The jewelry line is perhaps one of Sanrio's biggest sellers, and is highly popular with the little girl set. However, big girls still seem to have some affection for the furry one, leading to the creation of accessories for older teens and twenty-somethings.
Hello Kitty belly rings epitomize this trend toward market focus on non-traditional age groups. Belly rings are designed to be worn in naval piercings, and can be exposed or covered as you please.
Hello Kitty naval rings are available in a bar bell design. A curved bar or post made from 316L stainless steel sports a ball at both ends, one to hold the jewelry in place, and another that features Hello Kitty's image hanging directly in front of the naval. The entire piece is just over an inch in length, and retails around $15.00 US.
Punk Style Gear offers a dangling crystal belly ring of the famous kitten at Amazon.com. The body of the piece is made from stainless steel and retails for $10.99.
The Hello Kitty Tongue ring is similar to the belly ring, but meant to be worn in the mouth through a tongue piercing. This bar bell jewelry is approximately half an inch long, and holds Kitty's image on the visible top ball, while a second ball holds the bar in place from beneath. The piece is made from the same hypo-allergenic 316L stainless steel and retails for $14.64 US.
The word of the day is "dazzle". The line includes rings made from sterling silver set with plenty of rhinestones to create Kitty's face. These rings are adjustable to fit most small fingers and sell for $25.00 US.
If "bling" isn't your thing, you can opt for an enameled version that only bears a few crystals, but be prepared for sticker shock. Designed by Tarina Tarantino, this ring retails for $100.00 US. Since it is keepsake quality, it can be passed on to future generations, so the initial price can be thought of as an investment.
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