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Choosing the Right Gold for Your Piercing Jewellery
Both 9 carat and 14 carat gold offer stylish, skin-friendly options for piercing jewellery. 9ct is durable and cost-effective, while 14ct offers richer colour and long-term comfort. Here’s how to choose what works best for you.
Why Gold Matters in Piercing Jewellery
There’s something unmistakably special about wearing real gold. It brings beauty, symbolism, and a bit of everyday luxury to your jewellery stack—whether you're keeping it minimal or making a statement.
Gold piercing jewellery holds a special place in any collection. Whether it’s a sparkling stud you wear every day, or one of our stunning gold rings that finishes your look, gold makes a statement. It’s cherished, symbolic, and just feels special.
Chosen carefully, gold becomes the perfect focal point of any curation—both meaningful and wearable.
Beyond aesthetics, it’s also one of the most reliable materials for piercings—respected for its skin-friendly properties, everyday resilience, and long-term comfort. It’s as practical as it is personal.
The Benefits of 9 Carat Gold
If you’re looking for jewellery that keeps up with your day-to-day life (without breaking the bank), 9ct gold is a strong contender. It’s reliable, stylish, and made to move with you.
- Built to Last: Harder than higher-purity gold, making it a great pick for everyday wear.
- More Affordable: Budget-friendly without cutting corners on style or resilience.
- Style Options: Available in yellow, rose and white gold to suit your personal vibe.
9ct Solid Gold Jewellery
The Benefits of 14 Carat Gold
Want something with a richer tone and extra comfort—especially for newer piercings? 14ct gold gives you that premium feel with practical perks built in.
- Rich Colour: Its higher gold content gives a vibrant, warm tone.
- Long-Lasting: Offers a good balance of softness and strength—great for long-term wear.
- Comfort-Focused: A smart choice for newer piercings or if your skin prefers higher-purity metals.
- Initial Piercings: 14ct gold jewellery can be used for new piercings, whereas 9ct gold is not suitable.
14ct Solid Gold Jewellery
9ct vs 14ct: How Do They Compare?
Not sure which carat is best for you? Here’s a quick side-by-side to help you compare based on what matters most—budget, colour, durability and feel.
Feature |
9ct Gold |
14ct Gold |
| Gold Content | 37.5% | 58.5% |
| Durability | Hard-wearing and great for daily wear | Balanced strength with a smoother finish |
| Colour | Slightly paler | Richer, warmer hue |
| Price point | More affordable | Premium, longer-term investment |
| New piercings | Should not be used with new piercings. Only suitable for fully-healed piercings | Safe and suitable for new piercings |
Tish Lyon’s Commitment to Quality
We don’t just make gold piercing jewellery—we’ve lived it. With decades of hands-on experience and a deep love for the art of adornment, Tish Lyon brings together professional expertise and personal style in every piece.
Founded by Natasha Lyons, our brand was born from a passion for safe, stylish body jewellery that actually lasts. We've been designing premium piercing pieces since the '90s, working closely with professional piercers to ensure our jewellery meets the highest standards for wearability and finish.
All of our solid gold styles—whether 9 carat or 14 carat—are crafted from real gold, selected for both resilience and skin-friendliness. These aren’t throwaway trends; they’re pieces made to move with you through work, play, and everything in between.
- 9ct Gold Jewellery : Designed for confident, everyday wear with strength and style.
- 14ct Gold Pieces : Ideal for newer piercings and anyone wanting a richer gold finish.
We're sure that you'll love your new jewellery, but just in case, your Tish Lyon item is covered by a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase. For full terms and conditions, see our Returns Policy .
→ Ready to start your Tish Lyon gold collection? Explore our full solid gold range here.
