Proof that placement is everything: this minimalist ear design by the brilliant bespoke piercer J. Colby Smith.

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The only way to make a triplet of pavéhoops more gorgeous is to add an oval high lobe piercing.

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Once we were able to tear our eyes away from the intricate earring on her lobe, we fell head over heels for her trio of rose gold hoops.

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Two golden hoops topped by a diamond stud create a superdelicate-yet-badass look.

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A teeny forward helix piercing creates a subtle, understated look.

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