How are piercing prices determined?
Piercing fee
It covers the piercer's expertise, sterile single-use needles and supplies, studio hygiene costs and aftercare advice.
Jewellery fee
Titanium, solid gold or stone-set designs determine the price. Quality jewellery makes healing easier.
Additional costs
Follow-up check, jewellery change and downsizing fees vary by studio.
The risk of a low price
Plated jewellery and poor hygiene can be behind a low price. Dealing with healing problems costs more.
Transparent pricing
On our prices page we show the price of each piercing including surgical steel starter jewellery; if you want titanium, titanium jewellery is 350 TL and +350 TL is added to the piercing price (example: helix 450 + 350 = 800 TL); gold jewellery prices vary by style and are stated clearly before the procedure.
What affects the price?
The price of a piercing is made up of several elements:
- Labour and the piercer's experience.
- Jewellery material and quality (titanium, gold, stones).
- The cost of sterile supplies and hygiene.
- The spot to be pierced and its difficulty.
The risk of a cheap piercing
A very low price can mean low-quality jewellery or poor hygiene. Low-quality jewellery can cause allergies and irritation; poor hygiene can lead to infection.
Where can you see the prices?
Our prices page lists labour and jewellery information for each spot. For an exact price, you can talk to us before your appointment.
What is included in the price?
A good studio tells you clearly what the price covers. At Cadde Piercing Studio, the list price includes labour, consultation, a sterile single-use needle, gloves, disinfection and surgical steel starter jewellery, all renewed for every client. Titanium jewellery is 350 TL: if you choose titanium, +350 TL is added to the piercing price; for gold or jewelled pieces, we tell you the price before the procedure.
Why is a very low price suspicious?
A very low price often signals cutting corners somewhere: plated jewellery, non-sterile supplies or an inexperienced practitioner. These lead to problems such as infection, irritation, allergies and poor placement; the extra visits and jewellery changes needed later to fix the problem increase the total cost. A piercing is done once and its marks can last for years, so price should not be the only criterion.
What questions to ask about the price
Before your appointment, find out: Which jewellery is included in the piercing fee? What is the jewellery material and standard? Is the check-up visit charged? How is the first jewellery change (downsizing) charged? What is the cancellation and rescheduling policy? A studio that gives clear answers is a trustworthy studio. If the answers are vague, it is a good idea to compare with another studio.
How do you plan your budget?
For your first piercing, think about the piercing and jewellery cost together, and set aside a little for a check-up and downsizing if needed. If you are planning several piercings, splitting them into stages makes both healing and budgeting easier. If you want to upgrade your jewellery later, starting with titanium makes it easier to move to gold or designer pieces after healing.
Transparency when choosing a studio
A trustworthy studio states the price clearly, explains which jewellery is included and does not add hidden extra charges. Price lists that show the jewellery price and piercing fee separately make comparison easier. If the piercer answers your questions patiently and shares sterilisation records and jewellery standards, a price difference often makes sense.
When comparing prices
When comparing two studios, don't look only at the total price: compare items such as jewellery material, first check-up, downsizing and aftercare product one by one. If the price difference is small for the same material and level of service, it makes sense to choose the more trusted and experienced piercer.
Common mistakes
- Choosing only on price
- Not asking about jewellery quality
To decide which spot to choose, see our piercing styles page; to get to know our studio, see Ümraniye piercing studio page.
Official and reliable sources
Not sure? For a short free consultation at the studio book an appointment or browse our jewellery.
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FAQ
Why do jewellery prices differ?
Material, design and stone determine the price.
What does the piercing fee cover?
The procedure, sterile supplies and consultation.
Is the follow-up check charged?
See the prices page.
This content is for general information only and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.