Since the dawn of civilization, men and women have embraced the use of body jewelry as a means of expression. For some cultures, body jewelry was a symbol of religion. For others, the volume of jewelry used represented wealth and social status. Throughout human history, body jewelry has retained its importance. And in the early part of the 21st century, body jewelry has carved out its own niche in the fashion industry. Read on to find the top 10 body jewelry that would be fine jewelry gift ideas for Christmas 2008.

1.Multicolor Swarovski Crystal Anklet – This fashion piece features .925 sterling silver metalwork. It is accented by seven assorted colored crystals.

2. 14K Draped Beaded Anklet – From the creative minds at JewelryWeb comes this fabulous 14K Draped Beaded Anklet Bracelet. You can combine it with a Venus cut dress or with a flowing maxi dress to complete an exotic look.

3. Tricolor Heart Anklet – Show her how much you love her with this 14K heart anklet. This piece features tiny hearts lined up in 10 inches of tricolor gold.

4. White gold navel ring with diamonds – This Body Candy piece features two 14K white gold hoops, which are then joined with a genuine diamond gemstone in the middle.

5. Belly Chain – Belly chains are mainly used for their eye-catching effect. They manage to draw attention to those sexy abs and can effortlessly cast an aura of mystery and charm. This piece from the ShalinCraft collection comes in pure sterling silver and is lovingly handcrafted in Japur, Rajasthan. The maximum length is 32 inches.

6. Gold 3 Heart Anklet – Who says that hearts are only worn on the sleeves? This latest addition from Element Jewelry & Accessories features a 14K yellow gold anklet, with a heart suspended in the center. Each order comes with a gift box.

7. Diamond spike ring – Add some glitter to the toes. From Body Candy comes this toe ring crafted from 14 white gold and adorned with a .02 carat genuine diamond. Each ring is adjustable to fit.

8. Butterfly Toe Ring – Make her feel made up from head to toe with this 10k white gold toe ring. Its beautiful detailed design of two butterflies can catch your attention from the head down.

9. Moon and star belly ring – You will surely shine with this perfect set from the Pierce This 2 collection. This piece is made with a 316L surgical steel helix made with the highest quality materials. A pair of blue zicron gemstones are set in the threaded ball heads.

10. Turquoise Belly Ring – Bring out your inner gypsy in this eclectic piece from Pierce This 2. This piece is made of sterling silver and stainless steel material. Its unique design is due in part to the sterling silver chain that connects to one side of the dimpled ball and to the front of the main attraction: the turquoise centerpiece framed in .925 sterling silver.