
I have quite an extensive piercing collection. I have everyday hoop earrings for my lobes and a few cartilage piercings that I accessorize with studs, so I often stack my earrings to upgrade my look from basic to edgy. And lately, I've considered getting a conch piercing to round out my collection.
"The conch refers to the center 'bowl' of the ear," explains Sarah Lacy, a registered nurse, and Associate Director of Piercing Research and Innovation at ear piercing studio Rowan. "Like the helix, this part of the ear comprises cartilage."