Saturday 5 December is Pakjesavond, the Dutch gift evening. We'd like to warn you in advance about the riskiest gift: piercing jewellery for someone else.
The riskiest gift on Pakjesavond
Buying piercing jewellery for someone else.
Sounds wonderful.
Until we start asking:
“What size?”
No idea.
“What thickness?”
No idea.
“Internally threaded or threadless?”
…
“Gold or titanium?”
“Gold!”
See.
We're getting somewhere.
Piercing jewellery is personal.
And unfortunately not just when it comes to taste.
The right length, diameter and thickness depend on the piercing and the anatomy.
That's why the beautiful little ring that looks perfect in the box…
might not work at all on the ear.
That's probably the least romantic sentence we'll write today.
But a useful one.
So if you're giving someone something for their piercing tonight:
make sure you know what you're buying.
Or let them choose later themselves.
Because Pakjesavond should end with:
“How beautiful!”
Not with:
“Do you happen to still have the receipt?”
Piercings Works Amsterdam
Piercing jewellery is best chosen together
Jewellery for a piercing is best chosen together with the person who will wear it. Bring them along to the studio or browse ourwebshop together.
Frequently asked questions
What size jewellery should I buy for someone else?
The right length, diameter and thickness depend on the piercing and the anatomy. If you're not sure, let them choose later themselves.
What's the difference between internally threaded and threadless?
These are two ways a piece of piercing jewellery is attached. Which one suits someone is best looked at together in the studio.
Can I pick out jewellery together with the recipient?
Yes, walk-ins are welcome, every day until 22:00. Or browse thewebshop together.
Further reading
Got a gold piece in mind? Read our e-bookReal Gold in Piercings: 14K vs 18K vs Gold-Plated Titanium first: on carats, hallmarks, gold-plated titanium and skin reactions.
Visit Piercings Works Amsterdam
You'll find us at Reguliersbreestraat 46 in Amsterdam. We're open every day until 22:00 (10 pm) and walk-ins are welcome. Prefer a fixed time?Book your appointment.