Cartillage - the unconventional helix piercing
The cartillage piercing, a type of helix piercing, is one of the absolute classics among piercings and has outlasted every new trend piercing for years. As the name suggests, it is pierced through the helix. This is the small, bead-like border of the ear. It is pierced right at the top through the cartilage.
In the Dayak tribes of Borneo, it is traditional for warriors to have the upper edge of their ears pierced and to insert claws or teeth from leopards and bears or glass beads. In the past, these cartillage piercings were considered a badge of honor for particularly successful headhunters. In Indonesia, women also wear cartillage piercings as an expression of their maturity.
The entire upper edge of the ear is suitable for one or more cartillage piercings. If the piercing is particularly close to the skull, it is called an anti-helix piercing. If two opposing helix piercings are connected by a barbell, it is called a scaffold or industrial piercing. If the piercing is further below the helix, it is called an outer conch piercing.
In addition to barbells, the ball closure ring is also popular for cartillage piercings. Labret studs can also look great. Spirals can be pulled through several cartillage piercings. There are no limits to the variety of materials and colors. Find out more in our piercing shop and choose a beautiful piece of jewelry for your cartillage piercing. We have a large selection of stylish piercings for your new cartillage piercing.