Contraconch Piercing Collection
The contraconch piercing sits in the flat cartilage area between the conch and the helix, occupying the center of the ear in a way that few other cartilage piercings can. As one of the less common cartilage piercing placements, the contraconch tends to read as a considered and deliberate choice, sitting in an area that is often left bare even on heavily styled ears. Its central position makes it one of the most effective placements for adding structure and balance to a curated ear stack, filling the space between upper and lower ear piercings without competing with either. A contraconch piercing rarely needs to work hard to make an impression. The placement does that on its own.
Contraconch Piercing Styles
The MADAJ contraconch piercing collection includes studs and decorative designs suited to cartilage placement. From minimal pieces to more expressive styles, the collection offers options for different anatomies, preferences, and styling goals. Because the contraconch sits on a fairly flat stretch of cartilage, flat back studs sit comfortably and securely, making it one of the cleaner cartilage placements to wear jewelry on every day.
All MADAJ contraconch studs are secured with an internally threaded flat back closure, keeping the jewelry flush and stable against the cartilage for comfortable, long-term wear. The recommended post length for the contraconch is 6.5mm, with a post diameter of 1.2mm (16G). Studs are also available in 5mm and 8mm post lengths to accommodate different cartilage thicknesses and personal preferences. The right post length ensures the jewelry sits level against the cartilage rather than tilting or sitting too proud of the skin.
Styling a Contraconch Piercing
The contraconch piercing pairs naturally with the helix piercing, conch piercing, tragus piercing, daith piercing, and lobe piercing, making it one of the most versatile additions to a curated ear stack. It fills the central gap that can otherwise leave an ear stack feeling unbalanced, connecting outer cartilage piercings to the pieces sitting closer to the inner ear.
A single contraconch flat back stud keeps the ear stack clean and intentional. A more decorative contraconch piece adds texture and dimension to the ear stack without competing with surrounding piercings, giving you the flexibility to build a minimal or fully layered ear composition.
Custom-made Contraconch Jewelry
Every piece in the MADAJ contraconch collection is handmade to order and fully customizable. You can select your post length, gold color in white, yellow, or rose gold, and your choice of natural gemstone including real diamonds, black diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Each piece is crafted in nickel-free, hypoallergenic 18K gold and built specifically to your specifications.