Helix piercing

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The helix piercing is a perforation of the helix or upper ear (cartilage) for the purpose of inserting and wearing a piece of jewelry. The piercing itself is usually made with a small gauge hollow piercing needle, and typical jewelry would be a small diameter captive bead ring or stud. A helix piercing together with an anti-helix piercing can be connected with a single piece of jewelry and is called an industrial piercing.