An orbital piercing isn’t just about the physical placement of a single piercing, like a lobe or tragus piercing. Instead, it's a style of piercing that involves connecting two or more separate piercings via a single ring, usually a clicker or seamless ring.
For example, the picture below shows an orbital piercing connecting two ear lobe piercings.
When it comes to placement, you've got plenty of options to play with. The most common orbital placement is along the lobe or the flat of the cartilage. However, there are various ways to connect two or more piercings in an ear, depending on your preference and anatomy.
Some places to consider wearing an orbital:
Just to name a few.
The daith piercing is located in the inner cartilage of the ear, near the ear canal. Since this piercing is already located in a tight area of the ear and is already worn with a ring, it is not recommended for an orbital.
This type of piercing is anatomy dependent. Ensure that your piercings are properly spaced to comfortably and safely accommodate a ring. Your piercer can help determine the right placement for you. Make sure to wait until your ear piercings are fully healed before trying an orbital piercing.
Since an orbital consists of multiple piercings in different ear placements, the pain level and healing time can vary. Most people say the pain level is around 5 out of 10. But remember ... you'll be getting pierced twice!
Prices for an orbital piercing vary depending on the piercer. It probably will cost more because you are actually getting pierced twice rather than once. The jewelry should be the normal cost since you'll be purchasing one ring, versus two. If you take an average ear piercing of $50 x 2 = $100. And then add on the cost of a good quality titanium ring which might be around $30. So you're probably looking at between $100 - $150 for an orbital piercing cost.
It's worth noting that there's another piercing often referred to as an orbital—the orbital conch. An orbital piercing is when two piercings are connected to one another with one piece of jewelry.
A conch piercing is located in the inner most center part of your ear. Often times a large hoop is worn in this location, "orbiting" around the rim of the ear. Hence, where the name orbital conch comes from. Although this term has become popular, technically the orbital conch is not an orbital piercing.
You can, however, get two conch piercings and connect them with a ring, therefore making it an orbital.
There are many different types of jewelry for orbitals. The most popular ones are clickers, seamless rings and captive bead rings. Talk to your piercer about the gauge and diameter you'll need for your orbital piercing. Once the healing process is over, it's time to shop for jewelry!
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