Jewelled Plug
WHY PEOPLE USE IT
The visual element is the main appeal. Jewelled plugs are popular in contexts where appearance matters: burlesque, lingerie photography, partner play where the plug being visible is part of the dynamic.
They are also bought as a more glamorous or gift-worthy version of a standard plug, particularly in steel or glass where the overall object looks more like jewellery than a sex toy.
Some people simply enjoy the aesthetic of wearing one even when it is not visible to anyone else.
HISTORY
See: Butt Plug
Jewelled plugs became widely visible in the mid-2010s as butt plugs entered mainstream popular culture. They appeared in fashion editorials, music videos, and social media, which brought a more aestheticised version of the product to a broader audience. The combination of a steel or glass body with a crystal base positioned them closer to body jewellery than traditional sex toys.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
The plug body should be surgical-grade stainless steel or borosilicate glass. Avoid plugs where the body material is unlisted or described vaguely.
Check how the gem is set. A well-made jewelled plug has the stone secured in a metal setting that is fixed to the base. Avoid anything where the gem appears glued directly to a silicone or plastic base, as adhesives can degrade with cleaning and the stone can become a choking hazard.
Gems are decorative, not functional: crystal, rhinestone, acrylic, and genuine stone all look similar and are all fine as long as the plug itself is body-safe.
TRUSTED BRANDS
Icicles produces glass jewelled plugs in a well-established numbered range. For steel jewelled plugs, 316L steel specification is the material standard to look for. This is a category where independent and boutique makers often produce better-finished products than major manufacturers.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Specialist sex toy retailers and some adult boutique shops. Jewelled plugs are also sold through fashion and fetish boutiques that carry lingerie and accessories.
- Budget: $15–$35. Smaller steel or aluminium body, acrylic stone.
- Mid-range: $35–$80. Larger body, stainless steel, better-quality crystal or glass stone.
Rough prices as of June 2026.
HOW TO LOOK AFTER IT
Cleaning
Clean the plug body according to its material. Steel and non-motorised glass can be boiled or dishwasher-cleaned. Use warm water and unscented soap after every use.
Gem care
Avoid submerging the gem setting for extended periods if the setting appears glued rather than crimped. Wipe the base clean rather than soaking it if you are unsure.
Storage
Store in a soft pouch to protect the gem from scratching.
- Icicles product range documentation, pipedreamproducts.com
- General retail category data on jewelled anal plug sales trends, 2014-2020.