- High Quality Body Jewelry for Kick-Ass People
We've Got the Best Metal for Your Head and Body, and We'll Even Put it in for FREE.
Shipped fast and sterilized
Order today and get it quickly with our express next-day shipping. Even better, it comes sterilized and ready to put in. All 14k gold has an extended shipping time up to 14 days.
Platinum Ink will put it in for FREE
If you purchase your Jewelry from Metal Illness you can bring it to any Platinum Ink location for a free changeout.
FREE Piercing at Platinum Ink
Exceptional Quality without Compromise
The Threadless
Advantage
When you are ready to ditch the basic piercing jewelry and upgrade to something more permanent, threadless body jewelry is your best option. No more trying to screw on those tiny ends. With threadless body jewelry, it’s a slight bend and a push to get it tightly secured. No more worrying about the ends unscrewing and losing jewelry.
We take the guess work out of buying jewelry with our simple buying process you’re sure to get something you will love for a long time.
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Metal to Our Ears
When you’ve been in the piercing game as long as we have you’ve pretty much seen it all. Check out our blog for some tips, tricks, and just plain good advice for all things body piercing.
Septum Piercing: 5 Insights to Own Your Edgy and Unique Style
Titanium and Gold are two commonly used body jewelry materials. Both metals are great choices for body jewelry due to their durability, quality and longevity. These are high quality materials, this means, if you are going to spend the money, you should know how to properly clean and store your jewelry.
How to care for your Titanium and Gold Jewelry
Titanium and Gold are two commonly used body jewelry materials. Both metals are great choices for body jewelry due to their durability, quality and longevity. These are high quality materials, this means, if you are going to spend the money, you should know how to properly clean and store your jewelry.
Tongue piercing 101: What to expect, proper aftercare and what not to do
Tongue piercings are one of the most requested body piercings, they are sexy, discrete and super metal. The cool thing about this type of piercing is that it looks great on everyone and can fit any style. It doesn’t matter who you are!
Titanium vs Stainless Steel
Titanium and stainless steel are two commonly used and recommended metals. While both are widely used, there are few things that differentiate the two and things you should consider.
Why you should skip the piercing gun and go to a professional
Piercings aren’t one size fits all, they vary in placement per person. That’s one of the perks of going to a quality piercing shop; your piercing will look badass and specifically placed to look great on your body.
How to Change Out Your Metal
If you aren’t 100% sure or don’t feel comfortable changing your own jewelry you can always have a professional do it for you. It will ensure that your piercing is healed, and that you have the correct jewelry, material and size.
