Ear Piercing

Ear Lobe Piercing

The ear lobe is the most common and accepted ear piercing done today. There is no exact location requirement for this ear piercing.

Placement of single or multiple ear piercings are evenly spaced and centered according to the taste of each individual.

Suggested Ear Lobe Piercing Jewelry

• Captive Bead Ring, Captive Coil, Captive Genuine Stone Ring, Circular Barbell

Common Ear Lobe Jewelry Sizes

• 20, 18, 16, and 14 gauge, 5/16" to 5/8"

Average Ear Lobe Piercing Healing Time

• 4 - 6 weeks

Ear Cartilage Piercing

The endless variety of placement makes the ear cartilage a popular ear piercing location.

Placement of this ear piercing can be at the top of the ear, at the bottom of the ear, next to the ear lobe or any place in between.

Suggested Ear Cartilage Piercing Jewelry

• Same as for earlobes except the ear piercing hole must be made a gauge larger than the jewelry to allow for healing

Common Ear Cartilage Jewelry Sizes

• 20, 18, 16, and 14 gauge, 5/16" to 5/8"

Average Ear Cartilage Piercing Healing Time

• 9 - 12 months

Ear Tragus Piercing

The tragus is the prominence in front of the opening of the ear canal. The placement of this ear piercing should be in the natural fold where the tragus attaches to the side of the face.

Suggested Ear Tragus Piercing Jewelry

• Captive Bead Ring, Captive Coil, Captive Genuine Stone Ring, Circular Barbell

Common Ear Tragus Jewelry Sizes

• 20, 18 and 16 gauge, 5/16" to 5/8"

Average Ear Tragus Piercing Healing Time

• 6 - 12 months