Rook Piercing
The rook piercing is the perfect addition to your ear party. At Lisa Eleni, you'll find high-quality gold/white gold piercing jewelry. You'll also learn how to care for it properly and what to look out for during the piercing process.
What is a rook piercing?
The rook piercing is located on the upper ear cartilage, directly above the daith piercing. Since every ear is shaped differently, the cartilage fold through which the rook piercing is pierced is not large enough for everyone. Because the rook piercing is pierced through the ear cartilage, it also takes quite a while to heal.
How painful is the piercing?
The rook piercing is a relatively painful piercing. The pain rating is approximately 7/10, but can vary depending on your individual pain tolerance.
The ideal rook piercing jewelry
Clicker rings, banana bars, or barbells are commonly worn in rook piercings. We offer high-quality clicker rings made of 14k yellow gold and 14k white gold . For a unique ear party, our rook rings can also be combined with small pendants . Learn more about what to consider when choosing jewelry for your rook piercing here.
The right size
Typically, a larger earring diameter is used during piercing to accommodate swelling. After healing, the size is then reduced. The inner diameter of rings is approximately 6 mm to 8 mm, depending on the thickness of the cartilage.
The earring for a rook piercing should be 1.2mm thick, as cartilage piercings are always pierced with a 1.2mm piercing needle. If the earring is less than 1.2mm thick, there's a risk that the hole will close over time.
Materials
Only hypoallergenic and sterile materials may be used as initial jewelry for freshly pierced piercings.
Suitable materials include stainless steel, gold, white gold, or titanium. They are hypoallergenic and sterilized by the piercer before piercing. Those looking for long-lasting jewelry for their piercing should choose gold. Gold piercings can also be worn all day long. Changing piercings frequently can be tedious, so our earrings feature high-quality backs that don't need to be removed, even at night.
Silver or gold-plated materials should never be worn on freshly pierced or infected piercings, as this can negatively affect the healing process.
How long does it take for a rook piercing to heal?
It takes approximately 6 to 12 months for a rook piercing to heal. Proper piercing care is essential for smooth healing. The best times of year to get a piercing are spring, fall, or winter, as summer heat and contact with water can impair healing. Under no circumstances should you change your rook piercing before it's completely healed, as this could introduce germs or bacteria into the wound.
Unlike most cartilage piercings in the ear, such as the helix , tragus , or conch , the rook piercing is pierced with a curved piercing needle. Therefore, the initial jewelry used is always curved. Typically, a clicker segment ring, a barbell, or a banana bar is used. Inserting a straight stud into the curved piercing channel can prolong healing by up to 10 times. Only after complete healing can you switch to a stud.