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My first piercing experience was nothing special.
I walked out with two pink diamond studs and the beginnings of an infection from the industrial-grade piercing gun.

Piercing jewelry branched out from simple quartz posts to playfully shaped studs and decadent fine gems.
At least in fashion circles, an ear with only one earring almost looked naked.
Piercingsin ears and in eyebrows, onbelly buttonsand noses and lower back dimpleshave always been personal.

But clearly something has changed in recent years.
Piercings arent, as Gen Z might say, so back.
Together, these pieces show how piercings are leveling up from a coming-of-age montage or afterthought accessories.

They’re a (semi-) permanent frontier for personal style.
A new wave of luxe spots are picking up where Claires left off.
There’s more to great piercings than adding a new hoop.

But would I do it again?
The late pope spared no expense when it came to treating the infant prince in 2014.
Skip the shampoos, glosses, and treatments.

You’ll look just as great as you smell.
The $500 statement piece has become an Internet status symbol in its own right.
The singer gave fans a closer look at the huge diamond ring, which is allegedly worth $30,000.

Today’s trendsetters and luxury designers are taking cues from the decade of decadence.
They all get their piercings from Maria Tash.
“Ive never liked the idea of having to change my body for fashion.”










