The curated
ear
A long-term creative partnership. Mapped anatomy, planned sequencing, and a cohesive aesthetic built across multiple visits — not a single appointment.
A piercing plan, not a single piercing
Ear curation is the process of building a deliberate, layered aesthetic across the ear — one that respects the way cartilage heals, the way jewellery interacts when stacked, and the way a face is framed.
It typically unfolds across three to five appointments over twelve to eighteen months. We begin by understanding the outcome you want, map your anatomy, and then build a placement sequence that lets each piercing settle before the next is added.
The result is a cohesive ear that reads as one considered composition — not a collection of unrelated decisions made years apart.
Four stages. One vision
Every ear is unique
No two ears are built the same. Cartilage thickness, fold depth, lobe shape, and the angle of every ridge vary person to person. A placement that works beautifully on one ear may be anatomically unsuitable on another.
- HelixOuter cartilage rim. Suited to chains, clusters, and staggered pairs.
- ConchThe inner bowl. A statement placement for larger, prominent pieces.
- DaithInner fold. Best suited to rings and seamed hoops.
- TragusThe small cartilage flap. A classic placement for delicate flat-backs.
- LobeSoft tissue. The foundation of most stacks.
From our chair
Clear, considered pricing
Curation is priced for your time and ours. Piercings and jewellery are quoted per case — the plan, the placements, and the pieces all inform the investment.
Full pricingA dedicated service
Some studios offer curation as an add-on. We don't.
The $150 consultation fee covers a dedicated 60-minute appointment — your full anatomy assessment, a mapped placement plan, initial design concepts, and rendered jewellery references specific to your ear. That plan has value whether you proceed that day or not.
We are New Zealand's curation specialists, working exclusively with BVLA — the world's leading piercing jewellery. Ear curation at Platinum Point is a considered creative service. The consultation is where the work begins: it takes real time, real expertise, and a detailed understanding of your anatomy, your aesthetic, and the pieces available to you.
Studios that don't charge for curation are offering something different. We're not comparing ourselves to that service — we're simply being transparent about what ours involves.
Start your curation
A first curation appointment is two hours. We'll map your ear, discuss the plan, and place the first piercing if the time allows.