Almost ten years after I've worn earrings, my piercings continue to regularly swell and discharge pus. What's wrong with my ears, how can I fix it, and will I ever wear earrings again? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2009 - 45 answers

I’m considering getting my ears pierced. Just regular old lobe piercings. Help me decide if I should, then help answer all the probably simple questions about the process, because I seriously know nothing. Before you bring it up – I’m planning on going to a real piercing place, not Claire’s. [more inside]
posted by brainmouse on Aug 18, 2009 - 41 answers

Suggestions for converting clip-on earrings into post earrings? [more inside]
posted by orrnyereg on Aug 17, 2009 - 7 answers

This is my left ear and this is my right ear. I need help finding a reputable online shop that sells clear, straight, plastic (or acrylic) ear piercing retainers. Please help!
posted by aloneinvietnam on Aug 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Can you recommend places in San Francisco or online to buy interesting silver+gemstone jewelry? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Oct 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Which do you prefer, round or princess cut diamonds? Why? What are the pros/cons to each? [more inside]
posted by jwfree on Sep 29, 2008 - 30 answers

i've lost a few earring backs over the last year or so, where can i get replacements? the posts are different widths so i can't swap between the ones i have left. online stores or lower manhattan, preferably.
posted by lia on Dec 12, 2007 - 10 answers

Earrings hurt and itch--what to do? I have a new pair of pearl earrings with 14k gold posts. They--alone among all my other earrings--hurt and itch literally within minutes of putting them in. I really love these earrings--is there anything I can do? I've heard that coating with clear nail polish might help, but I've also heard that it might not.
posted by pipti on Sep 15, 2007 - 15 answers

In search of simple black earrings (pierced). They can be small hoops, studs or wires. Not necessarily onyx or obsidian - could be rubber, for all I care, but definitely not pearls. I'd like something kind of like just the hoop part on these. If combined with metal, preferred color is silver.
posted by yoga on Aug 31, 2007 - 14 answers

Is there any point in re-piercing my ears properly, 20 years after they were pierced with that damn gun they use in the mall? [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang on Jun 5, 2007 - 17 answers

Online source for single, gold hoop earring? [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Nov 19, 2006 - 2 answers

Old ear piercing always gets infected. How to treat it? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Aug 27, 2006 - 9 answers

Fashion Question. [more inside]
posted by jonmc on Jul 31, 2006 - 34 answers

How can I see what Tiffany jewelry looks like on a person without going to one of their stores? [more inside]
posted by radioamy on Apr 25, 2006 - 8 answers

InterestingEarJewelryFilter [more inside]
posted by LunaticFringe on Mar 21, 2006 - 3 answers

Recommendations for a good place to buy (expensive) earrings in Chicago - downtown/loop area, on December 28th? (And yes, Tiffany & Co has a store on Michigan Avenue, but I'm looking for a place with less attitude and more value.)
posted by WestCoaster on Dec 24, 2005 - 5 answers

Earringfilter: good god, why are there so many? [more inside]
posted by ohcanireally on Dec 1, 2005 - 16 answers

My wife's problem with a stud that's too big. [more inside]
posted by crunchland on Mar 4, 2005 - 6 answers