Lobe Earrings

A lobe piercing is a type of ear piercing placed on the soft, fleshy part of the earlobe. It is one of the most common and least painful piercings, making it a popular choice for all ages. Once healed, you can style your lobe piercing with a variety of earlobe piercing earrings, including studs, huggies, hoops and dangly designs.

You can typically change your lobe earrings after 6 to 8 weeks, once the piercing has fully healed. However, healing times vary, so it’s best to consult a professional piercer before switching to new earlobe earrings. Always choose high-quality lobe jewellery made from hypoallergenic materials to avoid irritation. To find out more about piercings - see our ear piercing guide.

Yes! Lobe earrings with flat backs are a great option for comfort and security, especially if you prefer a sleek, minimal look. Flat-back lobe piercing earrings reduce the risk of snagging and are perfect for everyday wear or sleeping. Many people opt for flat-back studs when choosing lobe jewellery for a fresh piercing.

The number of lobe piercings you can get depends on your ear size and shape. Most people can comfortably fit two to three lobe piercing earrings per ear, but some with larger lobes may get four or more. Stacking multiple earlobe earrings allows for creative styling with different types of lobe jewellery, such as studs, hoops, and ear cuffs. See our stacked lobe collection for more.

A simple styling trick, the 2 / 3 earring rule is about creating a balanced and stylish ear stack. It suggests pairing two statement earrings for a subtle earring or vice versa. This 2 / 3 earring rule is to create harmony across multiple ear lobe piercings. For example, you can wear two bold chunky hoops in your first and second lobe piercing and then finish the look off with a dainty stud or flat back in your third lobe piercing. This 2/ 3 earring rule helps you mix earring sizes, shapes and styles in perfect balance.