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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Scapha (Outer Conch) Cartilage Piercing
Location: in the flat part of the ear, sometimes called the outer shell, between the ridges of the helix and antihelix
Jewelry: initially, a straight barbell from 16 gauge (1.2mm) to 12 gauge (2m...
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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...







