History in ancient india, the nose was meant for more than breathing and detecting smells. In fact, 6,000 year old vedic scripts and manuscripts mention nose piercing and nose rings. At that time it was believed that the nose was also involved with fertility. In the 1970s hippies who traveled to india learned about nose piercings and embraced the practice.Theory decorating the nose is also important because the ancients believed the sixth sense, which represents brainwave focus, is located just above the end of the nose. In india, brides wear nose rings or studs because they are attractive and imply that the bride is worthy. It is also believed that the nose connects with romantic, sexual and emotional feelings.Significance in ayurvedic medicine nose piercing is associated with female reproductive organs. It is believed that nose piercing helps reduce periodic menstrual pain and discomfort and that it assures less pain during child birth.Considerations in india, the nose ring is an important part of the bridal costume and is worn in either the left or right nostril depending on where the bride is from. The clip on nose ring is believed to enhance the brides beauty in her husbands eyes. Nose rings without piercing, which may be decorated with fish, birds, jewels and pearls, are made of either gold or silver. It is not uncommon to see married indian women of childbearing age wearing a small pressing nose ring or nose pins withour piercing in the left nostril of their nose every day.