Jewellery Upgrades: Guide to changing jewellery in your piercing

Jewellery Upgrades: When to Downsize, Swap or Upgrade After Piercing

Getting pierced is just the beginning of your journey. Once the healing phase is complete, upgrading your jewellery is the exciting next step - and an important one for long-term comfort, style, and health. At Platinum Point, we guide you through when and how to safely downsize, swap, and upgrade your jewellery.

⏳ When Should You Downsize Your Jewellery?

Most initial piercings are done with longer posts or rings to allow for swelling. But once healing has progressed usually 2-4 weeks for lobes and 4-6 weeks for cartilage - it’s crucial to downsize the jewellery to:

• Prevent snagging or shifting

• Avoid long-term irritation or scarring

• Improve comfort and aesthetic

👉 Book a Downsize Appointment to make sure it’s done safely and precisely.

When to Swap Out JEWELLERY (Safely)

Changing jewelry too early can disrupt the healing process. We recommend waiting until:

• Your piercing is fully healed

• There’s no redness, discharge, or tenderness

• A professional confirms the channel is stable

• If you were pierced at a less reputable studio and you are concerned about jewellery quality at any point

Not sure if it’s time? Our piercers can assess during your Check-Up Visit.

Explore our threadless jewelry collection for beautiful, safe options perfect for healed piercings.

When & Why to Upgrade Your Jewelry

Healing jewellery is often implant-grade titanium for its safety and bio-compatibility - but once you're healed, you can upgrade to more decorative, premium options like:

• Solid gold pieces

• Gems, anodized titanium, and custom designs

• More minimal or bold pieces that express your personal style

Upgrading isn't just about looks - it improves comfort, reduces buildup, and helps your piercing last longer.

Downsizing vs Upgrading: A Quick Comparison

Downsizing:

• When is it done? during healing normally about 2-6 weeks after piercing.

• Why is it done? to prevent snagging and angle shifting and reduce risk of irritation piercing bumps.

Upgrading:

• When is it done? once healed unless jewellery quality is a risk to healing.

• Why is it done? aesthetic improvement, to change to a style that is not safe for healing (clickers, seam rings etc…)

Recommended Jewellery for Upgrades

Here are a few top upgrade picks from our curated range:

Need help choosing the right size or fit? Drop by the studio for a Curation Appointment or Shopping Appointment.

📌 Final Tips

• Never force jewellery into a new or irritated piercing

• Choose internally threaded or threadless styles for safest insertion

• Always get downsized or upgraded by a qualified piercer (like us!)