Cartilage earrings may have once been the earmark of the rebel, but we’ve come a long way from the days when finding a or helix hoop required a trip into the depths of Camden Market. Now, cartilage have become a truly grown-up proposition, with the likes of , and Adwoa Aboah becoming the piercing poster girls to note. Now, when it comes to fine for every part of the ear, we’re spoilt for choice.
Since Maria Tash first brought her revolutionary piercing proposition to our shores eight years ago, the market has boomed, and there’s now a whole host of brands crafting delicate, sparkling and truly precious pieces to be worn from helix to lobe. Look to ’s pretty piercing jewels when curating a major ear party, or consider something sleek and season-transcending from the new school of sustainable jewellers, led by and . Whether you’re after something delicate to wear in your or a dazzling piece to place in a , we know the brands best placed to deliver.
Frustrated at the lack of fine, feminine cartilage earrings on the market, Laura Bond decided to launch her own collection in 2019 – and in just five years, she's grown to be one of the leading players in the category. The independent designer's booming brand is now a go-to for cartilage earrings with a firmly feminine slant: think glittering huggie hoops, tiny crystal-spiked studs and elaborate pieces shaped to fit every curve of the ear. Bond works with both solid white and yellow gold, and each piece is fitted with a f.
