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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Conch Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the deep central bowl-shaped shell (called the concha) of the inner cartilage of the ear; large surface area provides for a variety of options for placement and projects Jewelry:...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Rook Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the highest fold of the cartilage at the top of the ear; located between the inner and outer conch areas Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or curved barbell ranging from 18 gau...
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NEW BODY JEWELRY ALERT: Annealed 316L Surgical Steel D-Rings and MORE!

    So, what does it mean if your body jewelry is annealed? When you see the word “annealed” to describe a metal object, that means it has gone through a heat treatment process where the metal is ...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Forward Helix Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the inside of the upper rim of the ear cartilage; placed where the helix meets your head, usually angled parallel to the face Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or straight barb...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Standard Helix Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the curled outer rim of the ear from the top of the ear all the way down to the beginning of the ear lobe Jewelry: initially, a circular ring ranging from 18 gauge (1mm) to 14 ga...
“On Pins and Needles:” What Experts Are Saying About Piercing and Acupuncture Points—Part Three
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“On Pins and Needles:” What Experts Are Saying About Piercing and Acupuncture Points—Part Three

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Organic Body Jewelry: What are the Pros and Cons of Wearing Natural Materials?

The use of natural materials in body jewelry fashion is a trend that refuses to be ignored. It’s easy to understand why the modified culture has been turning to organic and naturally derived jewel...
“On Pins and Needles:” What Experts Are Saying About Piercing and Acupuncture Points—Part Two
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“On Pins and Needles:” What Experts Are Saying About Piercing and Acupuncture Points—Part Two

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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Upper Ear Lobe Piercing

Location: higher up on the fleshy portion of the ear near where the helix begins Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or barbell from 22 gauge (0.6mm) up to 14 gauge (1.6mm) is used in lengths/diam...