Heart-Shaped Jewellery

Heart-Shaped Jewellery at SkinKandy

SkinKandy's Heart-Shaped collection features heart-motif pieces across lobe, cartilage and nose placements, in Titanium, Surgical Steel and 14K Gold. Styles range from simple heart studs and flatbacks to small heart hoops and clip-on charms. It's a popular choice for gifting or for anyone who wants a softer, romantic detail within their stack. This collection covers both fresh piercings and healed upgrades.

Which piercings suit heart-shaped jewellery?

Heart studs suit lobe piercings at 18G or 20G, while heart flatbacks are available for cartilage placements like helix and tragus at 16G. Heart charms clip onto an existing hoop or segment ring, so they suit healed lobe or nose piercings rather than fresh ones. Nose studs featuring a small heart detail are also available for nostril piercings. Your piercing specialist can point you to the right gauge for your specific placement.

What size are heart-shaped pieces available in?

Sizing follows the same rules as the rest of our range, since the heart design is a styling choice rather than a change to the piercing itself. Lobe studs sit at 18G or 20G, cartilage flatbacks are 16G in 6mm or 8mm, and nostril studs are 18G or 20G. Charms are sized to clip onto your existing jewellery rather than following a gauge of their own. Your piercing specialist will confirm the correct gauge and length for your placement before fitting any new piece.

Can heart-shaped jewellery be worn in a fresh piercing?

Yes, heart studs and flatbacks in Surgical Steel are what our piercing specialists use for fresh piercings in studio, so they suit the healing phase well. Heart charms are the exception, since they clip onto existing jewellery and are better suited to healed piercings you're already wearing hoops or segment rings in. Do not remove your jewellery during the healing phase, even if you're planning to add a charm later. Titanium and 14K Gold heart pieces are also available if you have sensitive skin.

Does heart-shaped jewellery make a good gift?

Yes, heart-shaped pieces are a popular gifting choice thanks to the romantic motif, and studs or small hoops suit most people with a healed lobe piercing. A heart charm is a good option if the recipient already wears a hoop or segment ring, since it clips on without needing a new piercing. As with any gifted jewellery, it's best to stick to a lobe piece or charm rather than something fitted to a specific gauge if you're not sure of their exact sizing. Our guide to cubic zirconia jewellery is worth a read if you're deciding between a plain heart and a stone-set design.

Should I choose a heart stud or a heart charm?

A heart stud or flatback is standalone jewellery, fitted directly into a lobe, cartilage or nose piercing, and it's suitable for fresh piercings. A heart charm is an accessory that clips onto an existing hoop or segment ring, so it needs a compatible piece already in place and suits healed piercings only. Studs and flatbacks are the better choice if this is your first heart-themed piece, while charms suit adding detail to jewellery you already wear. Your piercing specialist can check compatibility if you're considering a charm.

Book a piercing at SkinKandy

Ready for a new piercing or a heart-themed addition to your stack? Our piercing specialists can guide you on style and size. View our piercing menu to book.