: Aztec and Mayan warriors wore septum jewelry to signal strength and spiritual authority. In some African tribes, the size of the ring remains a direct indicator of a family's financial standing. The Western Journey

Getting a nose piercing is often more than just a quick trip to a studio; for many, it’s a meaningful rite of passage or a way to reclaim their identity.

: In the Book of Genesis, Abraham’s servant gifted Rebekah a golden shanf (nose ring) to mark her status and the family's wealth.

“My daughter got a nose piercing. (It wasn't as scary as I thought it would be.)... she completely complied with the aftercare instructions; the hole in her septum healed up just fine.” Your Teen Magazine · 3 years ago The History of the Nostril Piercing: A Retrospective

“I'm a 45-year-old mother of four... eye my new piercing, a simple tiny diamond stud and I feel a freedom that I haven't in a very long time.” NextTribe · 2 years ago

: The French singer Polaire shocked American audiences by wearing a nostril ring during her 1913 tour.