Piercing guide
PIERCING STUDIO.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Discover our piercing studio, located in our Notting Hill store.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE APPOINTMENT.
All appointments are held at our Notting Hill Piercing Studio.
- Piercing is complimentary with the purchase of your jewellery.
- Expert advice on ear styling and piercing placement during your appointment.
- Post piercing and aftercare support. Including a complimentary check-up and post downsizing when healing is complete.
PIERCING PLACEMENTS.
Ahead of your appointment, discover a curated selection of jewellery perfect for each of our most popular piercing placements.
Lobe
Helix
Tragus
Upper lobe
Conch
MEET OUR PIERCER.
Cat has been practising as a piercer for two and a half years. She'll guide you through your appointment giving you expert advice on both placement and jewellery.
What do you enjoy most about the art of piercing?
One of my favourite parts of being a piercer is working with everyone’s different anatomy, no ear or nose ever looks the same and different things work for different people! It’s super fun to work with the client and find something that is perfect and unique to them!
How many piercings do you have?
I have 18 piercings myself.
What is your favourite piercing placement?
My favourite piercing placements to do on the ear is a conch or rook piercing.
Any piercing advice?
My best piercing advice is to get a travel pillow for your healing piercing so you can still lie on it without damaging the piercing! And also clean with pure sterile saline solution twice a day for a speedy and happy recovery.
CAT'S PIERCING PICKS.
Explore our collection of sterling silver and solid gold earrings, finely handcrafted with recycled materials in our zero-waste London workshops.
SHOP EARRINGS
BROWSE OUR PIERCING JEWELLERY.
Ahead of your appointment, discover our selection of piercing jewellery, available exclusively in our Notting Hill Piercing Studio. Crafted with 14ct solid gold and natural gemstones.
RETAIL EXCLUSIVE
Piercing - Serpent Flat Back Stud
£180
RETAIL EXCLUSIVE
Piercing - Labradorite Triple Marquise Flat Back Stud
£220
RETAIL EXCLUSIVE
Piercing - Toadstool Flat Back Stud
£160
RETAIL EXCLUSIVE
Piercing - Trinity Flat Back Stud
£95
RETAIL EXCLUSIVE
Piercing - 8mm Pink Sapphire Eternity Hoop
£360
RETAIL EXCLUSIVE
Piercing - Star Flat Back Stud
£90
RETAIL EXCLUSIVE
Piercing - Peridot Marquise Flat Back Stud
£175
RETAIL EXCLUSIVE
Piercing - Aspen Leaf Flat Back Stud
£155
OUR PIERCING
JEWELLERY
We are proud to present our collection of piercing jewellery crafted in recycled 18ct and 9ct solid gold and perfect for any ear piercing placement.
Our 18ct solid gold pieces are individually handcrafted with ethically sourced diamonds in our London workshop for a collection of truly exceptional pieces.
PIERCING PLACEMENT TERMINOLOGY
Daith
The Daith refers to the cartilage fold located just above the ear canal. This piercing placement is best suited to clicker hoops.
The healing time is 6 to 12 months.
Tragus
The tragus is found on the small bit of cartilage in front of the ear canal. This piercing placement is ideal for tiny rings and studs.
The healing time is 6 to 12 months.
Flat
The Flat is the top part of the ear, situated next to the Rook and under the Helix.
The healing time is 6 to 12 months.
Lobe & Upper Lobe
One of the most popular piercing placements, the Lobe is found on the lower part of the ear and does not pierce the cartilage. The Upper Lobe section is found slightly above the Lobe and it's great for rings and studs.
The healing time of both areas is 2 to 4 months. Healing times can vary for Upper Lobe can sometimes be longer.
Helix
The Helix placement refers to the upper part of cartilage on the edge of the outside of your ear.
The healing time is 2 to 4 months.
Forward Helix
The Forward Helix is placed on the frontmost part of cartilage on the outside edge of the ear, just above the tragus.
The healing time is 6 to 12 months.
Rook
The rook placement is in the fold of the upper ear cartilage. Due to the fold the piercing must be performed in a vertical position. For this reason, this piercing lends itself best to small hoops or externally threaded curved studs.
The healing time is 2 to 4 months.
Conch
The Conch is found in the middle part of the inner ear. This area is great for hoops across the inner and outer ear or for subtle and dainty studs.
The healing time is 6 to 12 months.
OUR MATERIALS
18ct and 9ct Solid Gold
18ct Solid Gold
Each piece of our 18ct solid gold cartilage jewellery is handcrafted by our skilled jewellers in our London workshop. Made with recycled gold and ethically sourced diamonds, these piercings are hypoallergenic and suitable for any cartilage piercing as a special addition to your perfectly curated ear stack.
9ct Solid Gold
Our 9ct solid gold cartilage jewellery offers luxurious and carefully crafted piercing jewellery at a more accessible price point. Browse our range of studs and hoops to elevate your earring stack. Our piercing collection is hypoallergenic and suitable to wear in healed cartilage piercings and to be pierced with.
SHOP SOLID GOLD JEWELLERYEthically Sourced Diamonds
At Maya Magal we work exclusively with conflict-free gemstones in line with global regulations such as the Kimberly Process. Maya and our Studio Design Manager Nathan work with our suppliers to individually handpick each gemstone.
SHOP DIAMOND JEWELLERY
CLOSURE SYSTEMS
Internally Threaded Studs
Internally threaded studs feature a small screw on the back of the stud which fits into the matching internal screw thread on the earring’s back post. This is ideal for piercing as it is more secure than a traditional butterfly back. Additionally, the flat back means the back post is comfortable for wear in any piercing placement.
How to open and close
To open an internally threaded stud simply screw out the removable stud. Then take the back post and put it through your piercing from the back of your ear so a small section appears through the front of your piercing. Once it's through, take the stud and screw it into the back post until secure.
Clicker Hoops
All Clicker Hoops from the Cartilage Jewellery Collection have a hinged clasp that features a clicker closure. To ensure security, the clasp on one end clicks between two ports on the other side. When secured correctly, it makes a signature "click" sound, responsible for the name of the hoop.
How to open and close
Clicker hoops are simple to put on and take off. To put them on, first pull very gently to open the clicker, then carefully push the pointed end through the piercing. Once through press both open ends of the hoop together until you hear the “click” sound.
