Shop By Piercing

Not all piercings are the same, and not all jewellery fits every piercing. Where a piercing sits determines the gauge it's done at, how long it takes to heal, what shape of jewellery actually fits comfortably, and even which material matters most. Buying the wrong style for your piercing type is one of the most common — and most avoidable — causes of a piercing that won't settle.

This guide breaks down every piercing type we carry jewellery for, what to expect from each, and links to our most detailed guides where we've written them.

Ear Cartilage Piercings

Cartilage piercings — anywhere on the upper or outer ear — behave differently from lobe piercings. They're pierced through cartilage rather than soft tissue, which means longer healing times (often 3–12 months, depending on placement), a standard gauge of 16G, and much less tolerance for the wrong post length or a loose-fitting back.

Helix

Sits on the outer rim of the ear and is prone to snagging on hair, hats, and headphones during healing, which is a big part of why it takes longer to settle than people expect. Read our full Helix healing timeline and sizing guide · Shop Helix Jewellery

Tragus

The small flap of cartilage that partially covers your ear canal. Sizing matters more here than almost anywhere else on the ear — get the gauge wrong and your piercing can actually shrink around the wrong post over time. Read our full Tragus jewellery guide · Shop Tragus Jewellery

Conch

Sits in one of the thickest parts of ear cartilage, which makes correct post length and ring diameter especially important — too short and the back won't close properly; too long and the jewellery moves and irritates the piercing. Read our full Conch sizing guide · Shop Conch Jewellery

Rook

Sits on the small ridge of cartilage just above the tragus. This piercing suits curved segment rings, small hoops, and daith-style rings — the anatomy is similar enough to daith piercings that the same jewellery styles usually work well for both. Shop Rook Jewellery

Daith

Located on the innermost fold of cartilage, just above the ear canal. Daith piercings are almost always worn with curved barbells or segment rings, since the anatomy doesn't suit a flat-back post the way a helix or tragus does. Shop Daith Jewellery

Forward Helix

Sits on the inner curve of the ear near the face, and is frequently pierced as a double or triple stack. Flat-back studs and small segment rings both work well here. Shop Forward Helix Jewellery

Lobe Piercings

The most common and forgiving piercing site — soft tissue rather than cartilage, which means faster healing (typically 6–8 weeks) and more flexibility with jewellery style. Lobes are also the most popular site for stacking multiple piercings, since the tissue can comfortably support several piercings spaced along the ear. Most lobe piercings are done with a gun rather than a needle at standard piercing counters, so double check the gauge of jewellery you're buying — our jewellery is sized for needle piercings and will not fit gun-pierced lobes without a suitable post. Shop Lobe Jewellery

Nose & Septum Piercings

Nose piercings (nostril) and septum piercings are both typically done at 18G–16G depending on your piercer, with nostril screws, studs, or small hoops for the nostril, and circular barbells or segment rings for the septum. Because the nose is a highly visible, frequently-touched area, material choice matters just as much here as anywhere else — a nickel reaction on the nose is both uncomfortable and hard to hide. Shop Nose Jewellery

Belly (Navel) Piercings

Belly piercings are pierced at a thicker 14G — different from the 16G standard for cartilage piercings, so don't assume the same jewellery sizing applies. Fresh navel piercings need a longer bar (typically 10–12mm) to accommodate swelling, sizing down once healed. Material matters enormously here: the navel is in near-constant contact with water and movement, which is exactly the environment where lower-quality metals degrade fastest. Read our full Belly Ring healing & sizing guide · Shop Belly Jewellery

Nipple Piercings

Nipple piercings are typically done at 14G, using straight or curved barbells. As with belly piercings, correct bar length for your healing stage matters more than style — a bar that's too short presses against swelling and re-irritates the piercing with every movement. Shop Nipple Jewellery

Getting the Basics Right, Whatever You're Piercing

Across every piercing type on this page, three things determine whether your jewellery actually works for your piercing:

• Gauge — matched to what your piercer actually used, not a generic "one size fits cartilage" assumption
• Post or bar length — longer while healing to accommodate swelling, sized down once settled
• Material — genuinely nickel-free, certified implant-grade titanium removes the most common cause of unexplained irritation

For the full picture on sizing, see our Flat Back Size Guide and Segment Ring Size Guide. For a full breakdown of material choice, read our Piercing Jewellery Materials Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know what gauge my piercing is?

If it was pierced professionally with a needle, cartilage piercings (helix, tragus, conch, rook, daith, forward helix) are almost always 16G. Lobes are often pierced at 18G–20G with a gun, or 16G with a needle. Belly and nipple piercings are typically 14G. If you're unsure, measure your current jewellery or ask your piercer.

Can I use the same jewellery across different piercing types?

Not usually. Gauge, post length, and jewellery shape all vary by piercing site — what fits a helix comfortably is often the wrong size or shape for a conch or a septum.

Why does healing time vary so much between piercing types?

Location matters as much as tissue type. Areas that get touched, snagged, or moved often (like the helix or lobe) take longer to settle than piercings tucked further into the ear, purely because they get interrupted more during healing.

Not sure which piercing you're shopping for, or what size you need? Contact us — we're happy to help before you order.