Meet The Piercer

Hi, I'm Kate! I'm a professional piercer, jewelry stylist, and the founder of Gilded Violet Piercing Co. in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. My pronouns are she/her.

Self-expression and adornment through piercing has been a lifelong passion of mine. I've been piercing professionally since 2018 and a proud member of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP) since 2019. I hold certifications in CPR, first aid, and bloodborne pathogens, and continually further my education by attending the annual APP Conference to stay current with the latest piercing practices and safety standards.

My goal is to make Gilded Violet a safe and welcoming place for everyone wanting to be pierced. I love meeting and connecting with new people! My aim is to make safe piercing accessible to everyone in my community. My favorite piercings to perform are septums and daiths, but I especially love piercing kids earlobes- it’s always an honor being a part of someone’s first piercing experience!

I’m not ~just a piercer~, I’m a mom to a really cool kid, and engaged to a really cool guy. My interests include paleontology, true crime, football, and animals of all kinds (but especially rats!). In my free time, I love snuggling my two cats and spending quality time with my family.

Thanks for visiting, I look forward to meeting you! :)

-Kate

Meelo

Kate Antoon - she/her

A long-haired tabby cat with green eyes sitting on a black leather chair.

Maizie

Close-up of a calico cat lying on a striped fabric surface, looking directly at the camera with green eyes.
A woman with long dark brown hair and multiple facial piercings is smiling at the camera. She has tattoos on her chest and face, including a lion's face on her chest and a flower on her face. She is wearing gold jewelry, has light makeup, and is dressed in a black top and cardigan. The background features a wooden wall, a plant, and a blurred interior setting.