Daith Piercing O Rook

Growing up, it was always an exciting affair to get your ears pierced. There was a specific feeling of being “grown up” associated with pierced earlobes. To no one’s surprise, it feels even cooler to get any part of your ear cartilage pierced. Especially in 2023, having several piercings in both ears is still all the rage.

Two specific piercings—the rook and the daith—have stepped into the spotlight over the last five years. They’re similar in location, but each piercing is unique and a little bit edgy. When they’re fully healed, each piercing boasts several options for trendy jewelry, and since they’re close to one another, some even like to match their styles.

In this blog, we’ll go over the key differences of a rook piercing and a daith piercing, as well as some jewelry styles we know you’ll want to try out.

Types Of Ear Piercings & Which Ones You Should Get In 2023

The location of the rook piercing can be found towards the upper part of your ear in the main fold of cartilage. Your piercer will measure where the piercing would fit the best because each person’s ear anatomy is different. Across the board, your starter rook piercing jewelry will be a standard curved barbell, measuring 16G and 5/16”. This size is specific to accommodate any swelling that comes with this new piercing.

Similar to the rook, the daith piercing is a piercing located towards your inner ear, near the ear canal, in a fold of cartilage. Since the location of the daith (pronounced “doth”) is much tighter than the rook, your piercer will still opt for a standard 16G, ⅜” curved barbell to accommodate the area. It’s also possible to use a captive bead ring as your starter jewelry. Have a chat with your piercer to decide which jewelry option is right for you.

Whether you decide to get your rook or your daith pierced (or both!), the aftercare will look generally the same. The best method is to use a saline spray to soak the area thoroughly, then blot dry with a paper towel. You can pick up saline spray from your professional piercer, or you can find sterile saline wound wash in the first aid aisle of any pharmacy. Clean the piercing three times daily.

Set Of 2: 16g 8mm Daith Earring, Eyebrow Ring And Rook Piercing Jewelry, Double Ball Curved Barbells

For both the rook and daith, the healing process can take anywhere from 2-3 months, or even up to 6-8 months. It’s never a bad idea to let your piercing heal for as long as possible before changing your jewelry. You’ll know when it’s healed when the piercing stops producing crustiness or discharge and the redness and swelling are completely gone.

When it comes to healing, it’s best to take a “hands off” approach. Don’t touch, twirl, spin, or bump the piercing at all costs. Additionally, try not to sleep on the side of your new piercing. Eight hours of pressure on the piercing can cause a lot of unnecessary trauma to the site, prolonging the healing process.

There’s tons of jewelry options for the rook piercing. Since the piercing is pretty visible because it’s in the center of the ear, statement pieces look fantastic. These can range from a complex, decorative hoop to a simple curved barbell (like your starter jewelry) but with added flare.

Rook Vs. Daith Piercing Explained And Jewelry To Match Them

Jewelry like this clear CZ double dangle chain titanium hinged segment ring is perfect for a rook piercing because the chains will hang down in your ear, calling attention to the piercing. The chains offer an elegant look with a twinge of punk.

This beaded purple opalite titanium threadless curved barbell is another great option for those who like a pop of color. While the silver ball will hang below the cartilage, the purple opalite will sit up top, front and center.

Like the rook, the daith has many options for piercing jewelry, like hinged hoops, curved barbells, and captive bead rings. The only difference here is that the daith is a bit more hidden than the rook. Because of this, daintier jewelry can be chosen if that’s your kind of aesthetic. Or, you can try to call attention to it with something louder and more unique.

Ear Piercings, Types Of Ear Piercings

This beaded triple band titanium hinged segment ring can add a fun texture to your portfolio of ear piercings. It keeps an air of simplicity while filling the space of your daith beautifully.

On the flip side, this 24kt Gold PVD Point Rainbow CZ Titanium Hinged Segment Ring boasts a unique shape that fits nicely into the daith piercing.

We hope you learned a little something about the difference between a rook and daith piercing. No matter which you choose, Urban Body Jewelry provides an expansive portfolio of high-quality, trendy jewelry sure to make your piercing shine.We and our 1609 partners store and/or access information on a device, such as unique IDs in cookies to process personal data. You may accept or manage your choices by clicking below, including your right to object where legitimate interest is used, or at any time in the privacy policy page. These choices will be signaled to our partners and will not affect browsing data.

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What Is a Daith Piercing? Daith Piercings for Migraines Cost Jewelry Material Used for Daith Piercing Type of Jewelry Used for Daith Piercing

Rook Und Daith Piercing Mit Kristalle

When New York-based piercer Maria Tash set up residency at Liberty London—in an over 1300-square foot prime position on the store's ground floor, might we add—we knew piercings were trending. That was in 2016, and our affinity for piercings has yet to wane. Of all the cool-girl ear piercings we've come across, from multiple ear-grazing pearls to hoops on hoops, there's one that has stuck out to us for its uniqueness and simplicity: the daith piercing. Beyond how aesthetically pleasing they look, they've even been touted for their ability to cure migraines (more on that later).

Below, we're bringing you the need-to-know on everything from pain and placement to healing time and cost, plus whether this lust-worthy piercing will suit your ear shape. With the help of Maria Tash piercer Peter Monckton, all of your questions surrounding daith piercings will be answered, once and for all. Keep scrolling for the rundown on daith piercings.

With origins rooted in Jewish culture, a daith piercing is a hoop that hugs the cartilage on the inside of your ear. I've always pronounced it like 'faith, ' but within the last several years, people have been pronouncing it 'doth, ' which is apparently how Erik Dakota, the person who originally came up with the idea of piercing the crux of the helix (the anatomical area of the ear), pronounced it, says Monckton, who believes a daith piercing suits most people.

Set Of 2: 16g Surgical Steel Daith Earring, Eyebrow Ring And Rook Piercing Jewelry, Hoop & Curved Barbell

Aftercare: It's essential to keep the area clean and regularly disinfect with sterile saline/wound wash spray or a piercing cleaner. Avoid harsh chemicals and don't sleep directly on the piercing until it's somewhat healed.

Anecdotally speaking, daith piercings have helped migraine sufferers, though there's no scientific evidence confirming that it actually does alleviate migraines. There is no scientific evidence to prove the efficacy of daith piercings, says Heather Phillips, MEd, the director of programs and advocacy at the America Migraine Foundation.

In other words, while there are reports of it helping, it may simply be a placebo effect. However, one study did find anecdotal evidence that daith piercings relieved the symptoms of chronic migraine in at least one individual. Because the piercing is placed at an acupressure point, there are anecdotal reports that daith piercings may help with migraine symptoms, adds Dr. Camp. Keep in mind, though, that experts say the risks—pain and infection at the piercing site, for instance, or nerve damage if the piercing is done incorrectly—may outweigh the benefits.

Pain Ear Piercing Chart

Daith piercings are no more expensive than any other inner-ear cartilage piercing, says Monckton. The cost will depend on the location and what jewelry you choose to bedazzle it with, but between $30 to $80 (plus the jewelry) is usually an accurate range. For example, at Maria Tash NYC, a daith piercing costs $30 without the jewelry, (which starts at $65 and bleeds into the triple digits).

Implant-grade materials like stainless steel, niobium, and titanium won't degrade over extended periods of time and have significantly less nickel content than surgical steel. They're solid hypoallergenic options for a fresh piercing.

When it comes to daith jewelry, the options are endless, though Monckton encourages ring-style jewelry like hoops, heart-shaped rings, and captive bead hoops. Here are some of the most common choices.

The Rook Piercing: Everything You Need To Know

As with any piercing (or anything that involves a needle, really), daith piercing pain is a common worry. While the pain associated with the same procedure is experienced differently among individuals, a daith piercing may be