Rook Jewellery

Here are some guidelines for choosing jewellery for a healed piercing, adapted to your ear. Your piercer determines the dimensions for initial piercing jewellery.

Measure a hoop’s diameter on the inside, and a post’s wearable length between its functional ends, excluding the decorative element. Compare with jewellery that already fits you and have the measurement confirmed if you are unsure.

For more advice, see our rook guide.

A curved barbell, a small curved bar, naturally follows the rook fold. A hoop may also be suitable once the piercing has healed and its size has been checked. Two small ends create a delicate look; a hoop draws a more visible curve. The right choice leaves enough room for the cartilage.

Allow 6 to 9 months, sometimes longer, for this cartilage piercing to heal. The time depends on your ear and everyday snagging and pressure. An absence of pain is not enough to confirm healing: your piercer can check its progress before a jewellery change.

A rook piercing passes through a thick cartilage fold: the procedure can feel intense, with a brief sharp sensation followed by pressure. Pain is very personal; a score out of ten cannot predict how you will feel.

You may hear sounds from the procedure close to your ear, but this does not mean the cartilage is cracking. Your piercer checks your anatomy and guides you through each step.

Wait until your rook piercing is fully healed before replacing your initial jewellery with a decorative design. Even if your ear looks healed on the surface, the piercing channel may still be fragile.

If you are unsure, ask your piercer to confirm. Our jewellery is designed for piercings that have already healed.

Avoid sleeping directly on your rook piercing while it is healing. A pillow with a hole, with your ear resting in the opening, may help reduce pressure.

Once healed, you can resume if contact remains comfortable and puts no pressure on the jewellery. Do not rotate the hoop to test whether it has healed: an absence of pain alone does not confirm healing.

Wash your hands before aftercare. Use a sterile saline wound wash containing 0.9 % sodium chloride, then gently dry with a clean disposable gauze pad. Do not rotate the jewellery, and avoid alcohol, essential oils and friction. If pain increases, redness spreads or you develop a fever, seek medical advice promptly.

Choose a non-woven gauze pad rather than cotton wool or cotton buds to reduce fibres that may catch on the jewellery.

It depends on your anatomy: you need a sufficiently developed, well-positioned cartilage fold. A piercer assesses your ear rather than relying on a jewellery photo alone. If a rook is not suitable, a flat piercing may offer another beautiful point of light higher on the ear, depending on your anatomy.

Discover also: flat jewellery.

Our piercing jewellery is made from hypoallergenic titanium. Our jewellery has undergone laboratory testing. You'll find the material, finish and dimensions on each product page to help you choose your piece with confidence.

Gold-tone brings warmth to your ear stack; the white-gold-coloured finish gives it bright, light reflections with a chrome-like appearance. This describes the colour: the base material is still titanium. A styling tip: bluish or purplish veins may point towards cool tones, while greenish veins may point towards gold-tone. It's a styling guide, not a rule: try both near your face in natural light.

Hypoallergenic and nickel-free, our titanium is laboratory-tested. It is resistant to the darkening associated with 925 silver, resistant to rust and highly resistant to tarnishing. It is designed to retain its shine over time with everyday wear, including showering or exercising, when worn in healed piercings. After swimming in the sea, rinse your jewellery with fresh water and dry it thoroughly.

After removing your jewellery, clean it with lukewarm water and a little mild soap, rinse, then dry with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive products and cosmetics.

Choose piercing jewellery individually to build your ear stack freely. For earrings, check the product page to see whether the design is sold individually or as a pair.

Yes, in a healed piercing and with well-fitting jewellery. The jewellery must not cause pressure or discomfort during the night. While the piercing is healing, avoid sleeping directly on it.

Yes, for healed piercings. Our titanium jewellery is resistant to rust and highly resistant to tarnishing. Its EverGold coating is designed to help preserve its shine and colour over time with everyday wear.

After showering or exercising, rinse your jewellery if necessary and dry it thoroughly. For activities where jewellery could snag or be pulled, choose a suitable jewellery arrangement.

You have 30 days after receipt to request a return.