Collection: Gold Conch Jewellery

Gold conch jewellery sits in one of the largest and most visible cartilage areas of the ear, making it one of the most impactful placements for a statement piece. The conch is the central bowl of the ear, and a gold hoop or stud placed there anchors the entire ear stack with warmth and depth. Every piece in this collection is made from ASTM F136 implant-grade titanium with an 18K Gold PVD finish: the richness of gold on the safest, most biocompatible base available for body jewellery.

Gold conch hoops and clicker rings are the most popular choice for healed conch piercings, as the wide cartilage area accommodates a full hoop beautifully. Flat-back labret studs with gold toppers are the standard initial jewellery for a fresh conch piercing and remain popular in healed piercings for a more minimal look. CZ-set pieces with stone detail are also widely worn in the conch for occasions where a more decorative piece suits. All pieces are 16G (1.2mm).

A gold conch hoop is one of the most sought-after pieces in an ear stack because of its scale and placement. Positioned between the inner piercings (daith, rook) and the outer cartilage (helix, tragus), the conch hoop provides visual weight at the centre of the ear and gives an ear stack structure. Many customers build their entire gold ear arrangement outward from a conch hoop as the centrepiece.

Gold conch jewellery pairs naturally with gold at every other ear piercing to create a fully cohesive look. Being implant-grade titanium, every piece here is safe for healing and healed conch piercings. The conch is a thicker cartilage piercing and typically takes 6 to 12 months to fully heal. Clean with sterile saline spray and avoid sleeping on the pierced ear during healing.

Explore related collections:

• Conch Jewellery: the full conch range across all colours and styles
• Gold Helix Earrings: gold helix pieces to stack with your conch
• Gold Daith Jewellery: complete the inner ear stack in gold
• Gold Tragus Earrings: gold tragus pieces to match
• Segment & Clicker Rings: all hoop and clicker styles for the conch

Frequently Asked Questions

What gauge is a conch piercing?

Conch piercings are typically done at 16G (1.2mm). The conch is a thick cartilage area and most piercers use 16G as standard for both inner and outer conch piercings. All pieces in this collection are 16G unless otherwise stated.

What is the difference between inner and outer conch?

The inner conch is the flat cartilage area at the centre of the ear, typically worn with a flat-back stud or a large hoop that wraps around the outer edge of the ear. The outer conch is the curved ridge of cartilage between the helix and the anti-helix, typically worn with a stud or a smaller hoop. Most conch jewellery refers to the inner conch.

What size conch hoop do I need?

Inner conch hoops are typically larger than other ear piercing hoops. Most people find 10mm to 12mm diameter works for an inner conch hoop that sits close to the ear; 14mm to 16mm gives a more pronounced hoop that extends beyond the ear edge. Measure your current jewellery or ask your piercer if you are unsure.

Can I wear a conch hoop during healing?

A correctly sized flat-back labret stud is typically recommended for initial conch jewellery during healing, as it minimises movement and reduces healing time. A hoop can be fitted once the piercing is fully healed. Attempting to wear a hoop in a healing conch increases irritation due to the movement of the ring.

Is 18K Gold PVD safe for a new conch piercing?

Yes. The base metal, ASTM F136 implant-grade titanium, is nickel-free and recommended by the Association of Professional Piercers for all initial cartilage jewellery. The 18K Gold PVD finish does not affect the biocompatibility of the piece and is safe for all stages of healing.