Barbell

Barbell earrings get their name from their similarity with a barbell shape, which includes a metallic bar and spheres on each end. Their closure is found in one of the spheres, which can be detached in order to be inserted in the ear.

They can be worn in a pair or as a standalone piece – and one barbell can be inserted in one piercing or in multiple piercings at the same time (industrial barbells).

Typically edgy and with a punky vibe, barbells can be worn in different ear piercings (and beyond) and they come in different gauges. When worn in the ear, their most common placement is across the cartilage.