Helix Piercing Ring
We are happy to present you a wonderful selection of over 600 models, making it easy for you to find a beautiful Helix Piercing Ring. Your new jewelry comes in lovely motifs and colors like silver, gold, rose gold, or black, and a part of the models is made of titanium. For every other style, browse our Helix Piercing category. Pick your favourite now!
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Helix Piercing Ring in titanium, steel and gold: over 650 clickers, captive bead rings and bendable hoops in many sizes. Find your new ring now!
Helix Piercing Ring: Clickers, Captive Bead Rings and Bendable Hoops for Your Upper Ear
A Helix Piercing Ring usually hugs the rim of your ear snugly.
Discover over 650 designs for your Helix Piercing Ring, ranging from simple clickers to rings adorned with cubic zirconia, opals, or small bead rows. Almost half of them are made of titanium, complemented by rings in 316L surgical steel, brass, and some in genuine gold. You can choose between silver, gold, rose gold, black, and rainbow colors, making it easy to match your Helix Piercing Ring with your other ear piercings. For more studs and shapes for this placement, check out our Helix Piercing overview.
Helix Piercing Ring at PiercingXXL: our selection
At PiercingXXL you can explore over 600 models for your new helix piercing ring. You can choose between a hinged clicker ring or a bendable ring, with some models made of titanium in the metal colors silver, gold, rose gold, or black. To complete your style, we offer designs decorated with zirconia stones in a crystal color.
Closures: Clicker, Captive Bead Ring or Bendable Hoop
Most models in this selection are clickers. A segment of the ring opens on a hinge and clicks audibly into place when closed. This makes changing your jewelry on the ear rim incredibly easy, as you do not need any tools and nothing can drop. You can also find a large selection of this closure type in the Clicker Piercing category.
Bendable hoops are opened by gently twisting the ends sideways in opposite directions. They are narrow, often set with stones, and are perfect for a healed helix that you want to switch up frequently. More models of this type can be found in the Bendable Hoop Ring Piercing category. The classic captive bead ring holds a bead under tension between the ring ends. It sits very securely but requires a bit of practice or pliers to open.
Material and Colors
Titanium is the top choice for a Helix Piercing Ring if you have sensitive skin. Our titanium rings are made of ASTM F136 implant-grade titanium, lightweight, and nickel-free. 316L surgical steel is durable and affordable but may contain traces of nickel. Brass rings are intended as fashion jewelry for fully healed piercings and are better suited for short wear times. Gold-colored, rose gold, and black rings are usually PVD-coated; the coating is thin but lasts a long time with proper care. If you are looking for a golden look, you can also find matching models in our Helix Piercing collection.
The Right Size for Your Helix Ring
The most common gauge is 1.2 mm, but we also offer 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm, and 1.6 mm. For the inner diameter, 8 mm and 10 mm are the most popular, and we also carry 6 mm and 12 mm. As a guideline: An 8 mm Helix Piercing Ring usually hugs the ear rim snugly, while a 10 mm ring sits looser and dangles a bit lower. A 6 mm ring often only fits if the piercing channel is very close to the edge or as a second ring right on the rim. If you do not know your gauge, go with 1.2 mm, which is the standard size for helix piercings.
Our Practical Advice
For your first Helix Piercing Ring, we recommend a titanium clicker with a 1.2 mm gauge and an 8 mm inner diameter, as this size fits most people. If it is too tight, you can switch to a 10 mm ring. Once you are sure of your size, bendable hoops with stones are a great secondary jewelry option to mix things up.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Helix Piercing Ring
When can I wear a Helix Piercing Ring?
Many piercers prefer to use a stud for a fresh helix piercing because a ring moves around and can irritate the healing channel. It is best to plan the switch to a ring only after the piercing is fully healed. For cartilage, this usually takes several months.
What diameter fits a helix piercing?
An inner diameter of 8 mm or 10 mm fits most commonly. The crucial factor is the distance from the piercing hole to the edge of your ear: Measure it and add a little extra room so the ring does not pinch. If the hole is placed further inward, you will likely need a 10 mm or 12 mm ring.
Is a clicker or a bendable ring better?
A clicker is more sturdy and can be opened and closed with one hand. A bendable hoop is often more delicate and affordable but cannot withstand being opened and closed endlessly. For everyday wear, most people reach for a clicker.
Can I sleep with a Helix Piercing Ring?
Yes, a well-fitting 8 mm or 10 mm ring usually does not bother you while sleeping. If you sleep on your side a lot, a ring with a smooth surface is more comfortable than one with protruding stones.
How do I change a clicker properly?
Push the hinged part open from the side with your fingernail, guide the ring through the piercing channel from the front, and snap it shut until it clicks. Wash your hands beforehand and do this in front of a mirror.
HelixRookDaithTragusConchLobeWhere is the helix piercing located?
The helix is located in the cartilage at the upper edge of the ear. Multiple helix piercings stacked together create a beautiful ear stack.
How your helix piercing heals
Clean twice a day with sterile saline solution. Try not to sleep on the pierced side if possible.
Do not change the initial jewelry; be careful when putting hair, headphones, and hats over it.
Cartilage piercings take time: A helix usually takes six to twelve months to heal.
Once everything is calm, you can insert new jewelry – in the same gauge as before.
These times are guidelines; every healing process is different. In case of severe pain, swelling, or pus, please consult your piercing studio or a doctor.