Here's a quick guide to different piercings and their placements on the ear. We also explain some measurement terms we use on the website such as gauge and diameter. 

1. STANDARD LOBE

The most common piercing - a single hole in each earlobe. We recommend hoops and studs for the lobe. 

Healing time: 3-6 months

2. HELIX

A cartilage piercing at the top of the ear. We recommend flatback studs or our range of segment hinge rings. 

Healing time: 6-12 months

3. FORWARD HELIX

A cartilage piercing at the top front of the ear. We recommend out flatback studs and cartilage bars. 

Healing time: 3-9 months 

4. ROOK

A piercing in the thick fold of cartilage on the upper inside of the ear. We recommend our specifically designed rook earrings. 

Healing time: 6-18 months 

5. DAITH

A cartilage piercing between the rook and ear canal. We recommend our specifically deisgned daith rings which are forward facing, these are also great for septum piercings.

Healing time: 6-12 months

6. TRAGUS

A piercing just outside of the entrance to the ear. We recommend flatback studs or our range of segment hinge rings. 

Healing time: 12-18 months

 

What is gauge?

The gauge refers to the thickness of jewellery. The part that goes through your piercing.

Gauge conversion chart

Millimetres                Gauge  

0.8mm                         20g

1.0mm                          18g

1.2mm                          16g

1.6mm                          14g

2.0mm                          12g

We have products in our Earrings collection that are suitable for various different piercings. The product page for each item should specify which type of piercing(s) it should fit but if for any reason you are unsure, please contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Email: hello@zuzujewellery.com