Jewellery Upgrades
When to Change Piercing Jewellery Safely
One of the most exciting parts of getting a new piercing is choosing your jewellery — but the first piece you wear isn’t just about style, it’s about safe healing.
Why Waiting Is Better for Your Piercing
At Piercing by Jooles, we start every piercing with implant-grade titanium to give your skin the best chance to heal. At Piercing by Jooles, we start every piercing with implant-grade titanium to give your skin the best chance to heal. However, many clients ask us, When can I change my piercing jewellery? Here’s how to do it safely and avoid setbacks.
Here’s how to do it safely and avoid setbacks. Your piercing may look healed on the outside long before the inside has fully recovered.
Changing jewellery too early can:
Re-open the wound and delay healing.
Introduce bacteria that can lead to infection.
Cause unnecessary swelling or irritation
💜 Tip: Always follow the healing times we’ve given you — they’re based on the specific piercing location and your body’s healing pace.
Signs Your Piercing is Ready for a Change
No tenderness, redness, or swelling.
No discharge or crust build-up.
You’ve reached (or passed) the recommended healing time for your piercing type.
If you’re unsure, pop into the studio and let us check — it’s always better to be safe.
Your Options for Jewellery Upgrade
Once your piercing is fully healed, you can explore:
Gold – Opt for solid 14k or higher, never plated for fresh piercings.
Decorative titanium pieces – Keep the same safe material but upgrade the look.
Gemstones & shapes add sparkle and personality to your piercing
Why We Recommend Coming to Us for Your Upgrade
We use sterilised, professional tools to remove and insert jewellery.
We can check the fit and ensure the post or bar length is correct.
We only stock safe, skin-friendly materials.
💜 Ready for a new look?
💜 Wondering when to change your piercing jewellery? Bring your healed piercing to us for a safe, stylish upgrade — we’ll help you choose something you’ll love, while protecting your healing.
Explore our Ear Jewellery Collection for ideas.