Different Types of Ear Piercings to Try Out

Want to spice up your ear party and add an upper cartilage piercing? Before you head to your piercer, there’s quite a few types of ear piercings to choose from, all with different factors to consider. We all have different styles, so let’s break it down.

Helix Piercing

Helix piercings usually are cartilage piercings that are done along the upper ear. A small gauge piercing needle is used for this type of piercing. The best part? These areas have no nerve endings, so there’s little to no pain when getting it pierced. You can find a variety of styled Helix earrings as well to class up your ear look.

Forward Helix Piercing

This piercing method is similar to that of the regular helix piercing but lower near to the helix. The forward helix piercing can be adorned with a variety of jewelry, but most common forward helix earrings are studs.

Industrial Piercing

Industrial piercing is a technique that involves a pair of piercings with the use of a single barbell piece of jewelry. In this type of piercing, one piercing is done in the forward helix area and the other on the opposite side of the ear. It is usually filled with an industrial bar earring.

Snug Piercing

Snug piercing is done in a shallow area through the inner cartilage, partially down the outer rim of the ear and just above the anti-tragus.

Rook Piercing

This type of piercing is vertically oriented and found above the tragus, on the ridge that separates the inner and outer conch. This style of piercing looks classy with captive bead rings or curved barbells.

 

Conch Piercing​

Conch piercings can either be done on the inner or outer areas where you can wear a captive bead ring or a hoop for a put-together ear party.

Orbital Piercing

Such type of piercing technically uses any two piercings linked together with one piece of jewelry. Orbital piercing is prevalent in the helix or anti-helix area.

Tragus Piercing​

Tragus is the part of your ear at the front of your ear canal. Such piercing can be difficult to switch out on your own, depending upon the thickness and size of your tragus.

 

Anti Tragus Piercing

This type of piercing is done on the cartilages located just above where the traditional lobe piercing is carried out.

These are some of the most common types of ear piercings that appeal to edgy style seekers. So, choose the type of piercing that you find interesting and adorn them with stylish earrings. We recommend solid gold or surgical steel to ensure your piercing stays clean and healthy.

Conclusion:

Discover a wide selection of piercing earrings, including Helix earrings of different styles with Porter Lyons. For more information visit our social media Facebook,Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Youtube.

Trends 2020: Jewelry Takes Inspiration From Snakes

With all the buzz about animal prints still going strong, from high fashion stores to streets, the snake skin print is one of our favorites and easily found everywhere. From jackets, boots, and bags to jewelry, its versatility has no end. And among all our most favorite pieces of jewelry is the snake bracelet. And yes, we jewelry junkies have too many favorites.

Snake jewelry has become extremely popular for the past few years and the growing trend shows no signs of slowing down. We started picking snake bracelets a couple of years ago, and as it turns out, we are not alone. The sly and mysterious reptile has been turning up in high fashion magazines to boutique runways.

Different Snake Bracelet Types

Antique Coiled Snake Bracelet: The coiled design refers to the decorative style of art during the Victorian era. This era is popular for its revival of historic styles and the introduction of cross-culture influences from Asia and the Middle East.

However, jewelry pieces from this reign are changing. From heavy to more subtle, smaller, and romantic, you’ll find pieces with whimsical motifs. People generally search for these antique pieces with diamonds and bright gemstones in detailed and feminine pieces.

Yellow Gold Double Headed Snake Bracelet: There’s a round faceted citrine set in each head of the bracelet, with links forming scales.

Red Enamel Snake Bangle: The Victorian snake bangle has the head of the snake encrusted with old-cut diamonds, tail and body adorned with red enamel rubies set, and the three hinges with diamond details.

Blue Enamel Snake Bangle: In the Victorian blue enamel snake bangle, the head is adorned with natural half pearls set, the neck with a set of rose-cut diamonds, and the eyes have a ruby set. The coiled snake in the Victorian era symbolized eternity.

Green Enamel Snake Bangle Bracelet: The Victorian snake bangle with green guilloche enamel has an old-cut diamond and half pearl set head, half pearls set at the hinges’ edge, body-mounted in gold, and the mouth with teeth and a tongue.

THE POPULARITY OF ENAMEL SNAKE BRACELET

The most vibrant style of Victorian snake jewelry is the enamel snake bracelets. They come in several colors and feature a variety of enameling techniques, including applying a translucent layer over the metal with an engraved design, popular as guilloche, or painting the enamel on for a matte effect.

The symbolism associated with snake jewelry derived from ancient mythology during the 19^th century. Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was depicted wearing a snake bracelet, symbolizing her beauty. For Plato, a serpent biting its tail represented everlasting life. Roman Emperor Augustus and Alexander the Great were seen wearing serpents as a power of wisdom and source.

Interested in a snake bracelet? Take a look at a few of the beauties we have in our Porter Lyons Snake Bracelets collection.

If you want more information on antique jewelry or to shop through our collection of unique pieces, visit our website - porterlyons.com today!

Baron Samedi Inspired Jewelry - A Glance at the Spiritual Significance

 The mysterious and mystical religion of Voodoo has long been an inspiration for a variety of creative works. Baron Samedi, in particular, is often used as jewelry pieces like earrings and necklaces. If you’re looking to add some edge to your jewelry collection, this shadow skeleton is the perfect addition. But before you start your search, learn a little bit about the backstory behind the Baron, and what makes him so significant in the Voodoo religion.

Who is Baron Samedi?

Baron Samedi is the Loa of the Dead, a tall, black and lanky man who is described as bony with a skull-like face. His nostrils are filled with cotton as if he were prepared for burial. He wears a black top hat, a tuxedo, and holds a cigar and a glass of his favorite rum in his skeletal hands. Rowdy, rude but also charming at the same time.

It is believed that Baron Samedi digs people's graves and meets them in the crossroads to escort them to the underworld with all of his underlings. He can also help people along their death or refuse to let them die if he doesn't feel like digging their graves. He holds the end in his hands! Voodoo men look to Baron Samedi at the brink of their demise.

Baron Samedi comes in several names and forms. Some of his names include Baron Saturday (westernized name) as Samedi is French for Saturday. He is popular for spellwork in hoodoo. Other popular names include Bawon, Samedi and Bawon Samedi.

Spiritual Significance of Baron Samedi

Baron Samedi is an integral part of the spiritual realm. He holds the end of all beings and carries them to the next life. It is also believed that Baron Samedi is responsible for ensuring that buried corpses are properly decomposed in their graves, so they do not return to life as zombies. 

 Baron Samedi is a deity who is depicted as menacing and negative. He can be your guardian as well as demon depending upon his mood and your luck on the day you meet him. Besides being the Loa of death and resurrection, he is also considered to be the deity of sex. His hallmarks are obscenity and depravity and is always depicted with sexual symbols.

Baron Samedi also helps the recently deceased to cross over in peace. He helps those in life as well as those that reach the afterlife. Sex also depicts new beginnings including love, life and peace; that is why for Baron, sex is the ultimate new beginning. Baron also loves children, so he goes out of his way to defend and protect them.

The more you learn about the Baron, the more alluring he becomes. Wear him with you as jewelry and he’ll probably reward you for sharing his stories.

Conclusion:

Porter Lyons offers Baron Samedi earrings that are cult classics! These voodoo inspired earrings will leave you turning heads. For more details visit https://porterlyons.com/collections/custom-creations

4 Best Custom Mens Bracelet Designs for Your Special Man

Powerful and inspiring jewelr, Porter Lyons men’s collection includes sleek and confident options for men who enjoy timeless pieces. Accent any outfit with essentials guaranteed to add an instant style.

Check out beautiful anchor pieces like bracelets, rings, and even accessories. All of them are designed to impress and celebrate personal power. They are trendy yet classic pieces that capture his personality effortlessly.

Customized jewelry makes not just an ordinary gift; but brings in a beautiful story, memories, feelings and experiences that last and help you symbolize some memorable moments. You can customize the bracelet with a motivational message outside and a personal engraving inside with any meaningful text you prefer. You’re sure to enjoy a meaningful bracelet for your special man.

Here are four best custom men’s bracelet designs you should consider to gift your special man:

1.Men's Custom Coordinate ID Bracelet | Sterling Silver

This sterling silver made custom coordinate ID bracelet is custom-designed and is one-of-its-kind. You will engrave the latitude and longitude coordinates on your men’s custom ID cuff bracelet. With this bracelet, you can always find your way back, no matter wherever you go.

2. Men's Custom Coordinate ID Bracelet | Rose Gold

Want to customize the bracelet as per special moments, person’s personal preferences and place? This rose gold bracelet is designed by looking at the personalized designs. Consider engraving your latitude and longitude GPS coordinates to find your way back.

3. Men's Custom Coordinate ID Bracelet | Brass

Are you looking to gift something special? You should buy no other than Men’s Custom Coordinate ID Bracelet made from brass. Whether you prefer adding one-of-its-kind designs or the your preferred latitude and longitude GPS coordinates, you can get everything from Men’s Custom Coordinate ID Bracelet.

4. Men's Custom Coordinate ID Bracelet | Gold

Thinking to order one-of its-kind gift for your special someone? You should definitely shop for the Men’s Custom Coordinate ID Bracelet made from gold. It’s a custom designed ID cuff bracelet. You can consider adding unique designs to your bracelet as well as latitude and longitude GPS coordinates of your preferences.

Final Consideration –

Porter Lyons focuses on creating custom designs to remind people of a place, moment and time in their life. We are dedicated to give a friendly, professional and relaxed vibe to every customer we serve.

While buying our custom men’s bracelet, you will be in awe by our knowledge on metals and personalized attention to style. Our bracelets are sourced and created from beginning to end and we’re looking forward to cateringto any specific request. For more information, please visit our website at https://porterlyons.com/.