Unveiling the Prince Albert Piercing: Jewelry, Procedures, and Costs
Body piercing has become a popular form of self-expression, with enthusiasts seeking unique and intimate ways to adorn their bodies. Among the various types of piercings, the Prince Albert piercing stands out for its boldness and history.
In this blog post, we will explore what exactly a Prince Albert piercing is, the different types of Prince Albert Piercing Jewelry available, the procedure for getting one, where to buy quality piercing jewelry, and the costs involved in both the piercing process and the purchase of jewelry.
What is a Prince Albert Piercing?
The Prince Albert piercing is a genital piercing commonly performed on males. It involves inserting a barbell or ring through the urethra and out of the top of the glans (head) of the penis. The piercing is named after Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, who allegedly wore a similar piercing for practical reasons.
Today, the Prince Albert piercing is chosen for aesthetic and personal reasons, and it has become a popular form of body modification among individuals seeking an intimate and unique expression of self.
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Prince Albert Piercing Jewelry
Prince Albert piercing jewelry comes in various shapes, sizes, and materials. The most common types include:
- Barbells: Straight or curved, these are the standard choices for initial jewelry. They allow for comfortable healing and offer various decorative ends like beads or gems.
- Captive Bead Rings (CBRs): These circular rings have a removable bead that secures the jewelry in place. CBRs come in different diameters and gauges, providing versatility for different anatomies.
- Prince’s Wands: Advanced options for well-healed piercings, Prince’s wands are longer and often feature decorative ends. They can be customized for a more elaborate look.
Prince Albert Piercing Jewelry Cost
Curved Barbell 2.5mm 10ga
Curved Barbell (Banana) 2.5mm/10ga made from 316L Surgical Steel
£5.95
Curved Barbell 3.2mm 8ga
Curved Barbell (Banana) 3mm/8ga made from 316L Surgical Steel, internally threaded
£8.95
Curved Barbell 4mm 6ga
Curved Barbell (Banana) 4mm/6ga with 8mm balls made from 316L Surgical Steel, internally threaded
£8.95
Curved Barbell 5mm 4ga
Curved Barbell (Banana) 5mm/4ga made from 316L Surgical Steel, internally threaded
£14.95
Curved Barbell 6mm 2ga
Curved Barbell (Banana) 6mm/2ga made from 316L Surgical Steel, internally threaded. Picture shows 8mm balls – now only available with larger 10mm balls as in image of 7mm size
£12.95
Curved Barbell 7mm
Curved Barbell (Banana) 7mm made from 316L Surgical Steel, internally threaded. Available in lengths 13mm – 19mm.
£13.95
Curved Barbell 8mm 0ga
Curved Barbell (Banana) 8mm/0ga made from 316L Surgical Steel, internally threaded. Picture shows 10mm balls – now available with larger 12mm balls
£18.95
Curved Barbell 9mm
Curved Barbell (Banana) 9mm made from 316L Surgical Steel, internally threaded. Available in lengths 13mm – 19mm.
£21.95
Curved Barbell 10mm
Curved Barbell 10mm – Size 10mm x 16mm or 19mm with 15mm balls. 316L Surgical Steel, internally threaded
£29.95
Titanium Curved Barbell 6mm
Titanium Curved Barbell, internally threaded, 6mm, approx 2 gauge. Grade 23 Titanium, High Polish
£28.50
Titanium Curved Barbell 7mm
Titanium Curved Barbell, internally threaded, 7mm. Grade 23 Titanium, High Polish
£34.95
Titanium Curved Barbell 8mm 0ga
Titanium Curved Barbell, internally threaded, 8mm, approx 0 gauge. Grade 23 Titanium, High Polish
£38.95
Titanium Curved Barbell 9mm 00ga
Titanium Curved Barbell, internally threaded, 9mm, approx 00 gauge. Grade 23 Titanium, High Polish
£38.95
Ball Closure Ring 2.5mm 10ga
Ball Closure Ring / BCR, 2.5mm / 10ga in 316L Surgical Steel. Available in 10 – 22mm diameter.
£4.50
Ball Closure Ring 3.2mm 8ga
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 3.2mm / 8ga in 316L Surgical Steel. Available in 12, 14, 16, 19 & 22mm internal diameter. Tools needed for fitting
£5.50
Ball Closure Ring 3.2mm 8ga clip in ball
Ball Closure Ring, 3.2mm/8ga in 316L Surgical Steel with clip in ball, removable by hand.
£6.95
Titanium Ball Closure Ring 3mm 8ga
Titanium ball closure ring 3mm / 8ga in grade 23 Titanium, high polish
£9.95
Titanium Curved Barbell 10mm
Titanium Curved Barbell, internally threaded, 10mm, approx 000 gauge. Grade 23 Titanium, High Polish
£39.95
Ball Closure Ring 4mm
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 4mm in 316L Surgical Steel. Available in 10, 12, 14, 16, 19 & 22mm internal diameter. Tools needed for fitting
£6.95
Ball Closure Ring 4mm 6ga clip in ball
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 4mm/6ga in 316L Surgical Steel with clip in ball, removable by hand.
£8.95
Ball Closure Ring screw in ball 4 to 5mm
Ball Closure Ring / BCR with screw in ball made from 316L Surgical Steel. Available in 4 or 5mm thickness (4ga-6ga) & a range of diameters
£7.95
Titanium Ball Closure Ring 2.5mm 10ga
Titanium ball closure ring 2.5mm / 10ga in grade 23 Titanium, high polish
£5.95
Titanium Ball Closure Ring 4mm 6ga
Titanium ball closure ring 4mm / 6ga in grade 23 Titanium, high polish
£10.95
Ball Closure Ring 5mm
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 5mm in 316L Surgical Steel. Available in 14, 16, 19 & 22mm internal diameter. Tools needed for fitting
£7.95
Ball Closure Ring 5mm 4ga clip in ball
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 5mm/4ga in 316L Surgical Steel with clip in ball, removable by hand.
£9.95
Titanium Ball Closure Ring 5mm 4ga
Titanium ball closure ring 5mm / 4ga in grade 23 Titanium, high polish
£16.95
Ball Closure Ring 6mm 2ga
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 6mm in 316L Surgical Steel. Available in 16, 19 & 22mm internal diameter. Tools needed for fitting
£10.50
Ball Closure Ring 6mm 2ga clip in ball
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 6mm/2ga in 316L Surgical Steel with clip in ball, removable by hand.
£10.95
Ball Closure Ring screw in ball 6 to 15mm
Ball Closure Ring / BCR with screw in ball made from 316L Surgical Steel. Available in 6mm – 15 mm thickness & a range of diameters
£10.95
Titanium Ball Closure Ring 6mm 2ga
Titanium ball closure ring 6mm / 2ga in grade 23 Titanium, high polish with Titanium ball. Heavy duty tools needed for fitting.
£21.95
Circular Barbell 2.5mm 10ga
Circular Barbell 2.5mm/10ga in 316L Surgical steel (external thread)
£5.95
Ball Closure Ring 7mm
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 7mm in 316L Surgical Steel. Available in 12, 14, 16, 19 & 22mm internal diameter. Heavy duty tools needed for fitting.
£10.95
Circular Barbell 3.2mm 8ga
Circular Barbell 3.2mm/8ga in 316L Surgical steel, internally threaded
£8.95
Ball Closure Ring 8mm 0ga clip in ball
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 8mm/0ga in 316L Surgical Steel with clip in ball, removable by hand.
£15.95
Titanium Ball Closure Ring 8mm 0ga
Titanium ball closure ring 8mm / 0ga in grade 23 Titanium, high polish with Titanium ball. Heavy duty tools needed for fitting.
£23.95
Circular Barbell 4mm 6ga
Circular Barbell 4mm/6ga in 316L Surgical steel (internally threaded Circular Barbell)
£9.95
Titanium Circular Barbell 3mm 8ga
Titanium Circular Barbell 3mm/8ga, internally threaded, Grade 23 Titanium
£12.95
Ball Closure Ring 9mm 00ga
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 9mm / 00 gauge in 316L Surgical Steel. Available in 14, 16, 19 & 22mm internal diameter. Heavy duty tools needed for fitting
£18.95
Ball Closure Ring 9mm clip in ball
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 9mm/00ga in 316L Surgical Steel with clip in ball, removable by hand.
£16.95
Circular Barbell 5mm 4ga
Circular Barbell 5mm/4ga in 316L Surgical steel (internally threaded Circular Barbell)
£15.95
Titanium Circular Barbell 4mm 6ga
Titanium Circular Barbell 4mm/6ga, internally threaded, Grade 23 Titanium
£17.95
Ball Closure Ring 10mm
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 10mm (approx 00ga) in 316L Surgical Steel. Available in 16, 19 & 22mm internal diameter. Heavy duty tools needed for fitting
£18.95
Ball Closure Ring 10mm clip in ball
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 10mm(approx 00ga)in 316L Surgical Steel with clip in ball, removable by hand.
£21.95
Circular Barbell 6mm 2ga
Circular Barbell 6mm/2ga in 316L Surgical steel (internally threaded Circular Barbell)
£17.95
Titanium Circular Barbell 5mm 4ga
Titanium Circular Barbell 5mm/4ga in 316L, internally threaded, Grade 23 Titanium
Titanium Circular Barbell 6mm 2ga
Titanium Circular Barbell 6mm/2ga in 316L, internally threaded, Grade 23 Titanium
£25.95
Circular Barbell 7mm
Circular Barbell 7mm in 316L Surgical steel (internally threaded Circular Barbell). Available in 14mm, 16mm, 19mm or 22mm internal diameter
£19.95
Ball Closure Ring 12mm
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 12mm (0000ga +) in 316L Surgical Steel. Size 12mm x 19mm x 15mm. Extra heavy duty tools needed for fitting
£19.95
Ball Closure Ring 12mm clip in ball
Ball Closure Ring / BCR 12mm (0000ga)in 316L Surgical Steel with clip in ball, removable by hand. Size 12mm x 19mm int. diameter x 15mm ball
£26.95
Circular Barbell 8mm 0ga
Circular Barbell 8mm/0ga in 316L Surgical steel (internally threaded Circular Barbell). Available in 14mm, 16mm, 19mm or 22mm internal diameter
£25.95
Circular Barbell 9mm 00ga
Circular Barbell 9mm/00ga in 316L Surgical steel (internally threaded Circular Barbell). Available in 14mm, 16mm, 19mm or 22mm internal diameter
£25.95
Circular Barbell 10mm 000ga
Circular Barbell 10mm/ slightly less than 000ga in 316L Surgical steel (internally threaded Circular Barbell). Available in 16mm or 19mm internal diameter
£27.95
Gold Plated BCR 2mm up
Gold plated steel BCR, 2mm – 3.2mm / 12 ga – 8 ga
£4.95
Segment Ring 2mm to 5mm 12ga to 4 ga
Segment Rings in 316L Surgical Steel. Large gauge 2mm – 5mm /12gauge – 4 gauge. Removable smooth segment section.
£6.95
Titanium Segment Ring
Segment Rings in Titanium . Large gauge 2mm – 5mm. Removable smooth segment section.
£8.95
Zircon Gold Circular Barbell
Zircon Gold Circular Barbell in large gauge 2mm – 3.2mm. Zircon Gold Surgical Steel. SALE!
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Procedure for Having a Prince Albert Piercing
A professional piercer should perform a Prince Albert piercing in a clean and sterile environment. The procedure generally involves the following steps:
- The piercer marks the entry and exit points on the penis.
- The area is cleaned and sterilized.
- A receiving tube is inserted into the urethra to guide the needle through.
- The piercer carefully pierces through the designated points.
- Once the needle is removed, the chosen jewelry is inserted.
Where to Buy Prince Albert Piercing Jewelry
Quality and safety are paramount when purchasing Prince Albert piercing jewelry. Reputable piercing studios often offer a selection of high-quality jewelry made from materials like surgical steel, titanium, or 14k gold. Additionally, reputable online retailers and specialized piercing shops are reliable sources for a wide variety of jewelry styles and materials.
Cost of Having a Prince Albert Piercing
The cost of getting a Prince Albert piercing varies depending on the location, the expertise of the piercer, and the studio’s reputation. On average, the price may range from $50 to $150, which typically includes the piercing fee and the initial jewelry.
Cost of Buying Prince Albert Piercing Jewelry
The cost of Prince Albert piercing jewelry varies based on the material, design, and brand. Basic barbells or rings can be found for as low as $10, while more elaborate and high-quality pieces can range from $30 to $100 or more.
Conclusion
The Prince Albert piercing offers a unique and intimate form of self-expression for those seeking to embrace body modification. With a variety of jewelry options and professional piercers available, enthusiasts can explore this daring piercing safely.
Remember, prioritizing quality, hygiene, and expertise is crucial throughout the piercing process. Always opt for professional piercers and reputable sources for jewelry to ensure a positive and satisfying Prince Albert piercing experience.
