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

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

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

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