High / Upper Lobe Piercing

The ideal High Lobe Piercing Jewelry

High lobe piercing jewelry can be individually styled. There are countless possibilities, from boho looks with Chain and pendants, to sparkling celestial ear stacks with stars and lightning bolts, to classic, simple gold or silver looks.

Our collection includes high quality piercing jewelry made of 585 yellow gold and 585 white gold. The earrings are available in different sizes to perfectly fit any ear.

The right size

Since each ear is unique, not every earring fits every ear. Ears differ in thickness, size and shape. It is important to find out its suitable size before buying earrings. This can be easily measured with a small tape measure.

For an Upper / High Lobe Piercing, the diameter of the rings is usually between 6mm to 8mm. There is no maximum size. The higher the piercing is placed on the ear, the smaller the diameter becomes. In ear piercings usually have a length of 6mm, but in rare cases 8mm may be required. High lobe piercings are pierced with a needle thickness of 1mm to 1.2mm.

It is important to note that the ear swells after piercing. Therefore, a somewhat larger jewelry must be used at the beginning as the initial jewelry. Only after the swelling has subsided, you can change to a smaller size.

Materials

Only hypoallergenic and sterile materials should be used for the initial jewelry. This is the only way to ensure that no bacteria or germs enter the wound and allergic reactions are avoided. Hypoallergenic materials include gold, white gold, titanium, platinum, rhodium and stainless steel. Piercing jewelry made of gold and white gold is characterized by its durability.

Piercings with nickel content and pure silver piercings should not be worn under any circumstances, as nickel can cause allergic reactions and silver can transfer toxins to the human body due to oxidation, which could lead to blood poisoning.

How long does it take to heal a High Lobe Piercing?

For a complete healing of the High Lobe Piercing 6-12 weeks are required. For a smooth healing, the wound must be properly cared for, so feel free to read our blog post on piercing care. We recommend avoiding piercings in the summer, as water and UV radiation can delay wound healing. Contaminated ocean or pool water can bring germs and bacteria to the puncture site and cause infection or inflammation. Piercing with a ring can prolong the healing time up to 10 times, therefore a high lobe piercing should only be stitched with a Stud .