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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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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...
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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...
