Piercing in White Gold

Placement. First, decide where you want to wear it: lobe, helix, tragus or conch. Once you know the spot, the earring follows naturally.

Thickness. RIBAS Jewellery posts are 1.2 mm thick. The standard thicknesses are 1.0 mm (18G) and 1.2 mm (16G).

Length. A new piercing needs a longer post (8 mm), because the area swells while it heals. Once it has healed or the swelling has gone down, we shorten the post.

Material. Solid gold and titanium are both suitable for a healing piercing. Once it has healed, you can wear any RIBAS Jewellery piercing earring.

Closure. Internally threaded. The front screws into the post, so it stays secure and comfortable.

While your piercing is healing, don’t twist the earring or change it yourself. A lobe piercing takes about 6–8 weeks to heal, and cartilage takes 6 to 12 months. In cartilage, you can change the earring no earlier than 2 months, and only after our specialist has checked it.

Clean the piercing gently 2–3 times a day at first, then 1–2 times a day. Avoid pools and saunas for the first few weeks.

Do you pierce with a needle or a gun?
We only use a needle.

How thick are your posts?
Our posts are 1.2 mm thick and 8 mm long.

What size earring do I need for a new piercing?
A post 1.2 mm thick and 8 mm long suits most people, but we look at every ear individually.

How do I care for a healing piercing?
For the first 2–3 weeks, disinfect the piercing 2–3 times a day. Once the swelling has gone down, 1–2 times a day is enough. Use the solution our piercer recommends, or Octisept, which you can buy at any pharmacy.

When can I change my earring?
In the lobe, after 6–8 weeks. In cartilage, no earlier than 2 months and only after our specialist has checked it, as cartilage takes 6–12 months to fully heal.

Can you shorten the post?
Yes. We shorten posts in the lobe after 6–8 weeks and in cartilage after 2 months, as long as the area is no longer swollen.

Is there a minimum age for piercing?
We pierce from the age of 7. Anyone under 18 must come with a parent or guardian, who signs a consent form.

How are piercing earrings different from regular earrings?
A piercing earring can go in any part of the ear. Its flat back is designed for comfort and sits close to the ear, so you can even sleep in it.

How many piercings can I get at once?
In one visit, we can pierce each lobe once or up to two spots in the cartilage of one ear. For more, our specialist will take a look first.

RIBAS Jewellery products are covered by a 3-year warranty from the date of purchase. Puffed gold products have a 2-year warranty.

The repair warranty does not apply if our jeweler determines that the Jewellery was mechanically damaged or improperly cared for. The warranty also does not cover lost Jewellery parts, as this is considered the customer’s responsibility. The warranty generally applies to manufacturing defects or flaws arising from the production process, but not to parts lost or damaged due to user actions. Nevertheless, we always look for and offer ways to repair your Jewellery.

Read more at: RIBAS Care

SHIPPING

Shipping to Europe:

• Free from 500€
• Other deliveries - 15€

Shipping to Lithuania:

• Free from for all orders!

You can always visit us at our salons.

RETURNS

We offer a 30-day return and exchange window for all Jewellery pieces, provided they are unworn and in their original condition.