Studs

4.3 80 Reviews

Studs offers expert ear piercings (with needles, never piercing guns) at studios nationwide and a wide assortment of cute earrings that are safe for sensitive ears.

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Best of Thingtesting4.25

Best of Thingtesting #2 in Jewelry

83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Affordable high-quality earrings
  • Durable for daily wear
  • Lightweight and comfortable
  • Variety in jewelry selection
  • Inconsistent customer service
  • Earrings tarnish over time
  • Potential nickel allergy issues
  • Limited piercing stud options

Studs is revered for its affordable, high-quality earrings and plentiful selection, providing customers with comfortable, durable jewelry for daily wear. The brand also offers a mix-and-match option that customers appreciate. However, the customer service experience is inconsistent and occasionally poor, which has deterred some potential buyers. Additionally, there have been complaints about earrings tarnishing over time and causing allergic reactions due to nickel content in supposedly hypoallergenic earrings.

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80 reviews

5 months ago

Walked in and got two piercings at the New York (Hudson Yards) outlet. The service was quick, efficient and very clean. I walked in with a thought to get two piercings (lobe, forward helix), but the piercer even did a "mini" ear-scaping session when checking out my ear and recommended a different option which I went with and looked even better than what I thought! Highly recommend, just for the service. The earring selections are decent - and quality feels good so far.

6 months ago

Earrings are great quality and piercing services as simple and quick. I lost one of my earrings once and they replaced it in store for free

a year ago

SUPER impressed with Studs. Really high quality products, beautiful packaging, super fast delivery, etc. The earrings I have ordered to date do come in a little baggy that says "Made in China" if that's a turn off for you, but overall I've had 0 issues with the brand. Product packaging is awesome and my order came with this neat little pouch, stickers, and a scratch off that gave me a discount code for $10 off my next order. Will definitely be ordering again!

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Definitely recommend closely looking at the sizing info on the earrings/studs specifically. Mine looked much larger in the pic versus real life. Still love my earrings though!! Just worth noting that the pictures are suuuuper up close so things look bigger.

2 years ago

Such a reasonable price for great products! This is my favorite jewelry brand.

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Please add more silver options!

2 years ago

I <3 Studs Wynwood– the employees are so kind, cool, and really really want you to have a great experience. The last time I got my ears pierced was the year 2016 at my childhood local Cl*ire's– my mom had finally caved and let me get my second holes, double gun style, yktv. When I decided I wanted to get my cartilage pierced a couple of months ago (sry mom), Studs had just opened in Miami so I had to know what the hype was all about. The hype is real, the process is simple & feels really safe/approachable, the earrings are cool and affordable, and the space is clean, inviting. I haven't purchased any of their earrings aside from the one that I got my ear pierced but now I kinda wanna get another piercing just so I can go back and hang with the girls at the store.

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honestly nothing! They've got things down to a science👩‍🔬 and an art 🎨

3 years ago

Invested in Studs

Everything about Studs is so well-thought out and designed. I got my ears pierced when it first opened and everyone was so nice and helpful and remembered you if you came in again. The collections and collabs are really cool. They've built an awesome brand that feels welcoming.

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I wish there was more piercing jewelry with gemstones. I liked my stud but it would be cool to have more stone options. The 14k gold heart I got was adorable.

10 months ago

I got an infection from piercing my ears here and I know four other women who did as well. This is not a reputable piercing company.

a year ago

I loved the experience but 2/4 piercings got infected and closed up. Does not feel super professional but would go back again for fun.

a year ago

I recently visited Studs, a jewelry company with both an online presence and physical piercing locations across the US. The Thingtesting team and I stopped by their Austin location during our offsite. I spontaneously decided to get two piercings – one in each ear. Piercings are more expensive than I remember! (That might be a me problem and not a Studs problem because it's been 20 years since my last piercings... I thought it was going to be 50 USD, but two piercings and jewelry netted out at $250+ 😅) Studs offers a millennial/gen z take on a piercing studio; a "trendy" assortment of jewelry designs such as cowboy boots (fitting for Austin), lightning bolts, stars, smileys, etc, you get it. Piercings are done by super cool and friendly people. In general, the experience seemed geared towards a younger audience than me; the neon pouches, the flower stickers, diamond peel and sticks. In conclusion, it's an interesting brand... The experience was professional and the jewelry still looks great after a few months of everyday wear. In fact, I liked their hoop earrings so much that I bought additional ones due to their reasonable price point. So - all in all: The branding doesn't speak to me, yet it still made me spontaneously get two piercings and reorder more. Good for them!

a year ago

I've been wearing a pair of silver hoops from studs for over a year now and they still look great! i rarely change out my earrings, and these are great for everyday. i always have a great experience at their nyc location, all of their staff is just so so kind. they also sell mystery earrings in a gumball machine..... need i say more??

2 years ago

My experience was at the Austin Studs location on South Congress. The site and online appointment scheduler were convenient and well-integrated with their email follow-up and calendar reminders. I selected my timeslot and was able to browse the earring selections online so I could be prepared for what to buy even before stepping into the store. The interior of the store is quite compact and minimal, but the aesthetic was definitely thoughtful and modern with neon and acrylic pieces throughout. My piercer was super kind and knowledgeable. I loved that I could tip them via their printed Venmo codes at the register and that they had some cross-sell products, like saline rinses to keep the new piercings healthy.

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What could use improvement is taking into account the markups that are occurring cost-wise for clients. There are separate costs for each piercing, piercing earrings, more permanent earrings once the piercing heals, and then cleaning solutions. There's also a two-piercing limit per appointment that I wasn't aware of.

10 months ago

My recent in-store visit to Studs was super good. Not only did I find their prices to be impressively budget-friendly, but what truly won me over was their extensive array of piercing options (for single unit purchase to avoid having them by pair)

10 months ago

I was really surprised by how affordable it was, considering how high-quality all of their jewelry is. I haven't gotten pierced here, just purchased earrings. I like that they sell the earrings individually so you can mix and match metals.

10 months ago

I love their earrings - a super affordable everyday pair that actually holds up and doesn't tarnish or rust. The huggies stay in really well and are lightweight and comfortable, and I'm able to wear them everyday and while exercising/sleeping/showering with no discomfort or damage to the earring. I haven't tried their piercings, but the jewelry is definitely great and much more affordable than other options.

9 months ago

I've gotten 4 piercings over 2 years all from studs. They're always nice, do a good job and are very professional. And good earring selection. First 2 were from apprentice appointments so it was cheaper and they did a great job.

10 months ago

I got one of their packs of earrings and the lasted a few months before they started really tarnishing which is disappointing for the price point

a year ago

I've gotten multiple pairs of earrings here and have gotten my ears pierced here. I think their stuff is really cute and I like that you can buy them individually as well as in pairs. It's slightly expensive but I think the quality is good.

a year ago

Love the concept! The piercing experience is significantly better than going to a normal tattoo/piercing shop, and I love the different options in piercing jewelry. The studs are cute, high quality, and their collabs make for fun gifts. Follow up appointments to downsize / check on fresh piercings can be difficult to schedule, but once you’re there, the employees are very communicative and supportive.

2 years ago

Awesome assortment of jewelry on their site! Tons of fun options - like little cowboy boots and snakes, which are perfect for making a statement or for fun events. Their more basic jewelry is also great and high quality. I have a hoop that snaps together well and does the trick for everyday wear. As with any earrings, it's a bit tough to get a sense of sizing when you're a noobie. But tried a few different hoop sizes and I think I've got the hang of it now. My orders have come with stickers and a super cool neon earring pouch too, which was a really nice touch!