Choosing the Right Jewellery for Your Piercing: Safety Meets Style
Whether you're planning your first piercing or curating your next look, one of the most important choices you’ll make is the jewellery you wear. At Platinum Point, we’re not just about great aesthetics - we’re about jewellery that’s safe, high-quality, and perfectly suited to your stage of healing.
It can be hard to find a piercing studio in Auckland that provides clear reliable information and a perfect fit for your piercing, see why Platinum Point has been named the best piercing studio in Auckland for providing safe and beautiful options for your next piercing.
So, what’s the difference between jewellery for a fresh piercing and a healed one? And why does it matter?
Let’s break it down.
Fresh Piercings: Prioritizing Healing and Biocompatibility
In a new piercing, your body is still adjusting to the foreign object and working to build new tissue around it. The jewellery you wear during this phase plays a critical role in how well (and how quickly) your piercing heals.
✔️ What to Look for:
Association of Professional Piercers (APP) approved materials: Like ASTM F-136 titanium, ASTM F-138 steel or solid 14k-18k gold. These are hypoallergenic, non-reactive, and safe for long-term wear.
Smooth finishes and precision-polished surfaces: To minimize irritation and allow clean healing.
Fixed-back or threadless posts: Avoiding externally threaded jewellery, which can cause micro-tears and discomfort.
Appropriate post length: Longer to allow for initial swelling but not excessively long, fitted by a professional.
✘ What to Avoid:
Costume jewellery or unknown alloys
Dangly or heavy pieces that can tug and delay healing
Pieces with porous textures or glues
Remember: That cute hoop might look good in a selfie, but if it irritates your piercing, it can cause issues like swelling, prolonged healing, or even migration. Trust your piercer to help select a piece that’s both beautiful and APP-approved.
Healed Piercings: Time to Personalize
Once your piercing is fully healed, your jewellery options open up - and this is where you can really let your personal style shine. At this stage, you're less prone to irritation and your piercing is more stable, which allows for a wider variety of shapes, styles, and stone settings.
✔️ Now You Can Explore:
Curved or decorative barbells
Clickers, huggie hoops, and rings with gems or chains
Custom-set gems in prong, bezel, or floating designs
Stacking and layering multiple piercings for a curated look
We love working with premium brands like BVLA to offer pieces that are not only stunning but APP-approved - so you never have to choose between quality and style.
Why Material and Fit Still Matter
Even in healed piercings, quality counts. Poorly made jewellery can still cause skin reactions, discoloration, or uneven weight that stresses your tissue over time. That’s why we only stock jewellery that meets Association of Professional Piercers standards and offer custom fitting and curation with every appointment.
At Platinum Point, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Unlike chain piercing stores, we offer dedicated jewellery shopping appointments, where we take precise measurements and anatomical considerations into account. This means every piece you wear is tailored to your unique anatomy - for both safety and long-term comfort.
Style That Enhances Healing
The truth is, safe jewellery is stylish jewellery - because it allows your piercing to settle beautifully and stay healthy long term. When you invest in the right jewellery from the start, you’re not just protecting your body - you’re building the foundation for a curated aesthetic you’ll love for years.
Not Sure What’s Right for You?
That’s what we’re here for. At Platinum Point, we’ll guide you through every step - from selecting the perfect piece to making sure it fits your anatomy and healing timeline. Whether you're going minimalist or bold, fresh or healed, we’ll help you look and feel your best.
Ready to get styled safely?
Book your appointment for a piercing or jewellery consultation - we’re here to help you shine.
