Ear Piercing Spots
Ear piercing has gone far beyond a simple stud in the lobe. There are as many places to pierce an ear as there are different types of ear lobes. Learn what each area is called, so you request the correct type of piercing. Still not sure? Visit the forums and chat with other piercing enthusiasts.

Piercing Pagoda
Located in kiosks around the country, this story also offers free piercing with purchase. They have been piercing ears for around 33 years. Sign up for their free newsletter to get updates on special sales and deals. You'll also want to purchase a care kit to help your ears heal.

How to Take Care of Your Ear After Piercing
One of the biggest dangers after piercing is infection. Hygiene becomes extremely important the body's healing process. This article outlines proper after piercing care. You'll also find articles on what it's like to get your ears pierced and where to get pierced.

ABC Cosmetic Surgery
Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, pierced ears cause problems. Someone snags a hoop earring and rips your ear or infection sets in. Cosmetic surgery can be the solution to many of these problems. Find out what types are available. Learn more about the doctors and procedures.

Berkeley Parents Network: Ear Piercing
Should you get your baby's ears pierced? This parents network offers questions and answers on topics such as whether or not to have an 18-month-old's ears pierced and what to do for embedded earring backs. Post your own question, if you'd like!

Amazon.com: Earrings
Huge selection of earrings from many top designers. Is your birthday in October? Be sure to check out the 14K gold, Tourmaline earrings. Love diamonds? You won't want to miss these exquisite gold and diamond tear drop earrings.

Ear Piercing Gun
Learn all about the instrument used to pierce ears. Find out about the design and use, disposable models, possible contamination, earring backs and using on areas other than the ear lobe. Then, hop over to the article on earrings and learn more about ear adornments.

Novica: Earrings
Associated with National Geographic, these earrings have a real flare for the unusual. Choose from drop, dangle, chandelier or  button earrings. Learn why Novica is different and how they are help artists have an outlet for their art work.

Ear Piercing Hygiene Standards
The Australians get it right in this outline of hygienic practices for ear piercing. While cross contamination may be unlikely with ear piercing instruments, it is not impossible. This article helps minimize the risks. You may also want to check out the guidelines for skin penetration.

Organic Plugs
Want to move to plugs and still make a fashion statement that makes one think of a Paris runway? All of the plugs at this site are built by hand. You'll find gauges in a wide variety of colors and sizes. You can even build your own plugs or brows the gallery.

Pictures of Ear Piercing Complications
This site is not for those with a weak stomach. Photographs of some of the different complications arising from ear piercing. Includes pictures of Keloids, which are tumor-like growths resulting from ear piercing. Also see cauliflower ear pics.

Eclectic Elements
You'll find tons of wonderfully fun and funky earrings on this site. Lots of matching necklace and earring sets. A wide variety of colors and styles. This site offers a jewelry blog, so you can stay posted on what's new in their neck of the woods.

Medicine Net: Ear Piercing
Learn the medical terms and information on ear piercing. Learn all about Keloids and even topics such as genital piercing. One of the best features of this site is the breaking news sections on the lower right of each page. Find out latest treatments and diagnosis.

Girl Props
This fun, young site offers more than just earrings, although that's a great place to start! You'll also find hair baubles and belts. Find the perfect summer earrings, for example. You may want to visit their brick and mortar store while in New York City.

Rank My Tattoos: Ear Piercings
Not only will you learn about any and every kind of ear piercing on this site, but you'll also find information about body piercings and body art. You can view pics of pierced ears in the gallery. Broken down by categories, such as conch piercing, rook piercing and tragus.

Dress Up Girl
Exciting online game where you can dress up a virtual girl with new earrings and accessories. Practice different looks, so you can decide what earrings you want to purchase. You can also try the Couple Dress Up game where you can dress up husband and wife.

YouTube: Ear Piercing
Still not sure about getting your ear pierced? YouTube offers videos of others getting various parts of their ears pierced. Entertain yourself with a funny video of an ear piercing gone wrong. Many other videos of different types of piercings.

Jules Jewelry
"Sweetly whimsical jewelry with meaning." Find unique and expressive pieces such as Briolette earrings. You'll also find gold filled jewelry and pieces in sterling silver. Learn how to sign up for the newsletter and enter the online contest to receive a special gift. Winner monthly.