What is an orbital piercing?

What it is...

An orbital piercing is any multi-point piercing that is connected by circular jewelry. Think of the most common multi-point piercing, the industrial, and then replace the straight barbell with a circular ring. It’s like that, but probably without going all the way across your ear. The ear, specifically the helix, is the most common location for an orbital but you can have one any place where you have the space for it.

What it isn't...

What an orbital piercing is NOT is a conch piercing with a ring in it. That is sometimes referred to as an “orbital conch” but it’s not the same thing as an orbital piercing as it only involves a single point piercing.

The Types

• A pair of piercings with a single ring connecting them is a single orbital. This is the most common one.

• Two orbitals on the same ear are called a double orbital. The most commonly seen version of this is two crisscrossing orbitals on an earlobe, creating an “X” shape. (This is also sometimes called a suture piercing) However, a double orbital can be anywhere, so long as both orbitals are on the same piece of anatomy.

• A triple orbital sounds like it would be three orbitals on one ear, but it is actually three connected piercings with one piece of jewelry. This is a pretty advanced piercing and requires that you have the proper anatomy in order to be able to connect all three piercings.

There are two ways to get this look.

• You can either connect two already existing and fully healed piercings with a single ring

• You can get one or more piercings done with the express intent of turning them into an orbital. Unlike an industrial, you do not get pierced with the final jewelry. You will have to get pierced with the standard style of jewelry (with most piercings, that is a flat back labret) and then insert the ring when the piercing or piercings are fully healed. Make sure to tell your piercer that you intend to turn them into an orbital or they can make sure the placement is appropriate for you to be able to do that.

What Jewelry?

Any circular jewelry can be worn in an orbital piercing. This includes captive rings – rings with a fixed bead or charm that fit between the prongs of an otherwise open ring. This also includes segment rings, which feature a non-removable, hinged segment that opens and closes. You can even wear a hinged, clicker style ring so long as the barbell portion is curved and not straight. Stainless steel, gold, and titanium are all options, depending on your budget and skin sensitivities.

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