A helix piercing is any piercing made to the upper cartilage of the ear. While a standard helix piercing is located in the outer upper cartilage, you can also get forward, backward, double or even ...

I took out two of my lobe piercings, for example, keeping only small studs rather than statement earrings in my cartilage placements. I am pleased to announce, however, that the 'curated ear' is ...

A new study describes a type of cartilage that may have been discovered, forgotten and found again at several points in history. Scientists say they've identified a new type of cartilage — one ...

Due to its lack of cartilage, the lobe is a classic option for both a first and multiple piercings. Mix it up by choosing a higher or lower lobe placement. The conch, the middle section of your ear, ...

In the cartilage collection ... The woman who elevated piercing from the subculture to the mainstream, Maria Tash is undisputed queen of the curated ear. Her ultra-luxe pieces combine fine ...