4 Tips for Building Your Ear Piercing Stack
Your ear offers plenty of room to build a piercing composition all your own. From the earlobe upward, there are several types of piercings you can get. One of the biggest jewelry trends right now is jewelry stacking. Playing with textures and shapes matters, so yes, we're guessing you've been dreaming of an original, well-matched line-up!
Every style sits differently depending on your ear's shape, so make the composition your own. Unique, just like you. Also remember you can wear two different styles on each ear: there's no need to match your left ear to your right. The goal is to be original and bring as much sparkle as possible to your look through your piercings. It's actually why we don't sell our jewelry in pairs, so you have more room to mix and match.
So here are 4 tips that will come in handy for a look that's always on point. Before you dive into building an ear composition, here's a quick reminder on sizing for your jewelry:
No. 1: Start With a Few Basics
Back to basics! It's important to keep one or two simple pieces that create a break between certain materials. Basic hoops are perfect for setting off the ear and pair effortlessly with more original piercing jewelry. You could also go for a trio, or another piece with a classic design. These basic pieces matter from the very first stage of building your collection. You can also treat yourself to a bold, sparkling statement piece and pair it with simpler designs around it. In general, we recommend starting with the lobes, then moving on to the helix, usually the least painful ear cartilage piercing. Once you have those, you can keep building your composition however you like!
No. 2: Choose Well-Made Jewelry
A beautiful composition is what makes a look last, so it pays to think ahead about the quality of your jewelry. Dreaming of several ear piercings? Great choice! But it's worth investing in good jewelry from the start. Remember that quality matters more than quantity, especially in piercing. The Obsidian selection is made for your ears, and for taking care of your skin. ASTM F-136 titanium and its PVD Gold variant are hypoallergenic, long-lasting materials. If you'd like something even more special, we recommend solid 14k or 18k gold. Beautiful pieces that stay with you for life. If you already have several lobe piercings, hoops are the ideal base, dotted with small pieces like a hammered moon or a star. Jewelry stacking is on trend, so have fun with it!
No. 3: Mix Up the Textures
A beautiful composition also means knowing how to mix textures. This technique adds energy, and more style, to your stack. For example, if you're planning three lobe hoops, you can already vary the sizes and shapes. An Eternity hoop in 8mm first, an Electra hoop in 10mm second, and to finish, a Belenos hoop in 10mm. Of course, that's just one example among many possible combinations! We recommend keeping to a PVD Gold or silver-toned titanium composition. Symmetrical ear compositions aren't required.
No. 4: Be Original
There are countless ways to build a composition, so have fun with it! No need to worry, you can also go for a stack of classic pieces without much texture. It also depends on your ear shape and your taste. That said, the trend right now leans toward originality. Just remember to take it one step at a time. If you'd like to add to your composition, you can get new piercings, but avoid piercing both ears on the same day: it can make sleeping uncomfortable afterward, unless you enjoy lying perfectly still on your back all night. It's best to play it safe so your piercing heals as quickly and smoothly as possible. Patience and originality: the two keys to a successful piercing jewelry composition!
Feel free to look to our website or social media for inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop. You're also welcome to share your favorite compositions featuring your Obsidian jewelry with us! We always love seeing them. And remember, our biggest source of inspiration is you :)
