Ear weights
Ear weights are pieces of jewelry that are attached to the earlobe and, through their weight, stretch and enlarge it. Ear weights are available in various materials, sizes, and designs. Whether ear weights are fashion...
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Ear weights are pieces of jewelry that are attached to the earlobe and, through their weight, stretch and enlarge it. Ear weights are available in various materials, sizes, and designs. Whether ear weights are fashionable depends on individual tastes and trends.
Our ear weights are inserted into stretched earlobes like piercings, and we offer them in various earlobe sizes. They are usually artfully crafted combinations of wood and brass in a tribal style. A certain weight is actually desirable for ear weights, and we specify the weight in the description. Anyone looking for particularly unusual piercing jewelry will find exactly what they're looking for in this category. Ear weights are one of the oldest forms of piercing for stretched earlobes; examples can be found dating back thousands of years. The weights are usually attached to the earlobe using hooks, dangling from the stretched earlobes while leaving most of the piercing visible – this is intentional. Gold-plated brass ear weights are a popular choice for ear jewelry. Brass is a more affordable alternative to precious metals like gold or silver and has a similar color. Gold-plated brass is more durable than unplated brass and retains its shine for longer. Gold-plated brass ear weights are a good option for people looking for stylish and affordable ear jewelry.
Ear weights as decorative, unusual lobe piercings
In fact, these lobe piercing earrings are worn for decorative purposes, not for stretching the earlobe. The reason is that with ear weights, the entire weight of the jewelry is concentrated on the lower part of your earlobe. If you were to use them for stretching, only the lower edge of the piercing would be stretched, the stretching would be completely uneven, and the earlobe would thin out at the bottom and could even tear. A healthy earlobe, however, should stretch evenly all around the piercing jewelry, with the flesh being of uniform thickness. Therefore, we recommend stretching your ears with tapers instead. You can find great spirals and stretching rods in our shop in many different sizes and materials, from acrylic and surgical steel to horn, wood, and bone. Our FAQs also contain comprehensive information on piercing and stretching. Before using ear weights, your desired stretching should already be complete and fully healed. Ear weights are therefore earrings for more experienced users.
Safe handling of these special earrings
With proper care and healing time, and if they aren't worn continuously for extended periods, ear weights are completely risk-free and safe, and an extravagant, slightly quirky way to show off stretched ears. Our antique gold brass jewelry is lovingly handcrafted and features unique designs, some combined with rose gold copper, wood, or beautifully grained gemstones. The designs are unisex and truly special! So, if you're looking for something to make a statement, browse our ear weights category! Keep in mind, however, that ear weights attract much more attention than regular tunnel plugs. First, they are much larger and therefore impossible to miss, and second, they make the stretched earlobe visible by pulling it downwards without completely filling it. This type of piercing jewelry isn't for everyone—those who prefer lightweight plugs that they can't feel should opt for wooden tunnels, and those who are shy and prefer not to draw attention should choose more discreet plugs. For those who like to set trends - welcome to ear weights!