Description
Fake Cartilage Piercing: LINK by REPIOR®
LINK is a fake cartilage piercing, formed by hand from coated copper wire. A clean ring slides onto the rim of the ear and holds by gentle tension, so it looks as though it passes through the cartilage. It does not. No needle, no healing, no commitment.
It has the honesty of a single chain link: one loop, perfectly closed, waiting to be joined to something else.
The illusion is the whole point.
At a Glance
- What it is: a fake cartilage piercing, a hoop worn without a needle
- How it holds: gentle tension on the rim of the ear
- Material: coated copper wire
- Colours: silver, gold, rose gold, black, blue or pink
- Made: by hand, by Pilar, in her studio in England; made to order and dispatched within 2–5 working days
- Delivery: tracked to the UK, Europe and worldwide, duties paid; free worldwide delivery over £130
The Simplest Unit
LINK is the simplest unit of a chain: one loop, closed, holding the next. On the ear, that becomes a single hoop that looks pierced, a basic shape made convincing by careful proportion.
Each LINK is formed in our studio. The wire is curved around a form, closed by hand and refined so it grips the ear evenly without pinching. Because each is shaped individually, small differences remain.
Colours
- Colour: Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Black, Blue, Pink
Select your colour above.
How to Wear It
Open the ring a fraction, slide it onto the rim of the ear at the helix or lobe edge, and press it gently closed so it sits as if pierced. It should feel secure, never tight. Wear one alone, or several in a row for a stacked look. To remove, ease it open and slide it off.
Materials
- Coated copper wire, formed by hand
- Non-piercing: held by gentle tension
- Light and adjustable
Each ring carries the trace of the hand that closed it. This is the material, not a flaw.
Handcrafted in England
REPIOR® was founded in 2012 by Pilar, a designer and maker based in England. Every piece is made individually, by hand, in our studio. LINK is made to order: each piece begins when your order is placed.
Please allow 2–5 working days for creation before dispatch. We ship to the UK, Europe and worldwide with full tracking and duties paid, so there are no surprise charges on delivery. Free worldwide delivery on orders over £130. See how a REPIOR piece is made.
Care Instructions
Remove before washing, swimming or sleeping. The coloured coating can tarnish with moisture: keep it from perfume and hairspray, polish with a soft, dry cloth and store in a sealed pouch. For sensitive skin, read our guide to hypoallergenic metals in body jewellery.
Packaging
LINK arrives in signature REPIOR® packaging: considered, already a gift, together with a REPIOR Certificate of Authenticity.
Why a Fake Cartilage Piercing?
Cartilage piercings take months to heal and can leave bumps. A fake cartilage piercing gives the same look by tension alone, so you can wear it for a day, a week or for good, and change your mind whenever you like.
LINK is for the curious and the cautious alike. For teenagers not yet allowed a piercing, for professionals who remove their jewellery for work, and for anyone who likes to change their mind.
Questions
Does an ear cuff without a piercing hurt?
It should not. LINK rests on the rim of the ear with light, even pressure. If it pinches, open it a fraction; if it feels loose, close it a little until it sits snug.
Can I wear several?
Yes. Two or three LINK hoops in a row along the helix give the look of a stacked piercing. Mix colours or keep them all the same.
How do I keep the colour bright?
Keep it dry and away from perfume and hairspray, polish gently with a soft, dry cloth and store it in a sealed pouch.
Is it a good gift?
Yes. There is no ring size to guess and no piercing needed, and LINK arrives in signature REPIOR® packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity, ready to give. Our gift guide has more ideas.
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