Golden Planet Journal

Ear with different ear piercings in the lobe and cartilage, styled with small gold studs and hoops

Different Ear Piercings: Types, Placement and Jewelry

A plain-spoken guide to the different ear piercings, where each one sits, and which jewelry fits it best.

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Different earring backs types shown next to gold stud earrings

Earring Backs Types: How to Choose the Right One

A plain guide to the six common earring backs types, with a comparison table, fit tips, and advice on when to replace a worn back.

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Ear Piercing Chart: Every Placement and Earring Style

A simple ear piercing chart that names every placement, from lobe to conch, and shows which earring shapes suit each spot.

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Different types of earring findings including posts, hooks, and hoop wires

Earring Findings: Types, Materials, and How to Choose

Earring findings are the small parts that hold an earring to your ear. Here's what each type does and how to choose the right one.

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Gold hoop earrings in five sizes lined up from small huggie to large hoop

Hoop Earring Sizes: The Complete mm Guide

A quick mm chart for hoop earring sizes, from tiny huggies to large statement hoops, plus how thickness changes the look.

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What Are Huggie Earrings? The Complete 14K Gold Guide

Huggie earrings are the small, close-fitting hoops everyone keeps recommending. Here's how to pick a size, tell them apart from hoops, and keep solid 14K gold huggies looking new.

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