Cartilage earrings are for piercings in the ear's cartilage, from the helix to the tragus.
Cartilage Earrings: Studs, Hoops and Hinged Rings
Cartilage earrings are for piercings in the ear's cartilage, from the helix to the tragus.
Wearing several earrings in one ear caught on in America in the 1970s, and from the 1990s the trend moved up from the lobe into the cartilage. Each placement has its own name: the helix is the outer rim of the ear, the tragus sits in front of the ear canal, and the conch is the hollow next to it. For many people today, the appeal is a set of piercings and earrings that is unique to them.
If you are buying for a helix piercing, the usual choice is a stud or a small ring, and the collection has both. There are studs, hoops and rings that open on a hinge, some plain, some set with cubic zirconia or crystal and others shaped as hearts, stars or a crescent moon. Metals include yellow and white gold, titanium, gold-plated titanium and stainless steel.
