Before Your Appointment

Do I need an appointment?

Appointments are preferred, but not required! Walk-ins are always welcome during normal business hours at our Jeannette piercing studio. To secure an appointment, click here!

How much does it cost to get a piercing?

Piercings cost $35 + cost of jewelry. Most jewelry starts at $50, but final cost can vary depending on jewelry selection. We have a variety of options for all budgets!

If I’m a minor, can I get pierced?

Absolutely! We offer a variety of piercings to minors, and will pierce earlobes on children as young as 5. To view a full list of services we offer for minors, as well as all identification requirements, please visit our Minor Policies page.

Can I bring a support person or pet with me?

We happily welcome up to two support people in the piercing room. For comfort and ease of both the client and piercer, larger groups will be asked to stay in the waiting area. To ensure a safe piercing environment, pets are not allowed inside the studio. If you have a service animal, we're happy to accommodate! Please reach out prior to your appointment so we can set aside extra time for cleaning.

Is Gilded Violet Piercing accessible?

Yes! The health, comfort, and safety of our clients is our top priority. We are an inclusive piercing studio serving Jeannette, Greensburg, and Westmoreland County, and we welcome folks of all walks of life, all ages, races, sizes, abilities, sexuality, and gender identities—you are always safe with us.

• Our studio is ground-level, with a small inclined ramp to the front door, and all doors are wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility devices.

• Our bathroom is equipped with grab bars and is large enough to accommodate mobility devices.

• We utilize HEPA air purifiers, and your piercer will be wearing a mask during all services. We are happy to accommodate any other precautionary health measures upon request.

• We have glucose tabs, candy, and water available if you forget to eat beforehand or feel nauseous or light-headed during your appointment.

• The piercing bed is height adjustable and supports up to 600 pounds.

Please reach out before your appointment if there are additional accommodations required.

Jewelry FAQ

I’m sensitive to some metals, is your jewelry safe to wear?

At Gilded Violet Piercing, we only work with the highest quality jewelry from reputable, industry-leading manufacturers that comply with APP standards. We stock a vast selection of solid 14k and 18k gold, ASTM F136 implant grade titanium, ASTM F138 implant grade steel, and niobium—all bio-compatible materials that are very unlikely to cause a reaction!

Can I bring my own jewelry?

For your safety, we only work with jewelry that we can verify is from a reputable company that complies with APP standards. If you have jewelry you previously purchased from Gilded Violet, you may bring it to your appointment in a closed container to be reused. The jewelry will be visually inspected by the piercer to determine suitability. If appropriate, your jewelry will be reprocessed and sterilized before installation. Please note: any jewelry being brought in MUST have originally been yours—for your safety, we will NOT use or install jewelry that has been worn by anyone but you.

Will you pierce me with a ring?

Most piercings will struggle to heal properly with a ring. To avoid irritation and healing issues, most piercings will be started with a stud. Once the piercing is fully healed, we’ll happily switch to a ring!
The only piercings we offer that will always initially wear a ring are daith and septum piercings.

Aftercare FAQ

When can I downsize or change my jewelry?

At the time of the initial piercing, your piercer will give you a detailed aftercare card which will include a recommended period of time for you to downsize to ensure your piercing heals smoothly. Most piercings will require at least 3-4 months, and often longer, before you can start changing out jewelry. We are always more than happy to change and downsize jewelry for you to guarantee proper style and fit!

Can I go swimming with a fresh piercing?

Swimming with a fresh piercing is NOT recommended. Bodies of water—whether a pool, hot tub, or natural body of water—contain bacteria, microorganisms, and contaminants that can easily enter an open wound like a piercing. Treated pools and hot tubs use harsh chemicals like chlorine, which can irritate the piercing and complicate healing. Please wait until your piercing is fully healed before swimming, if you can. If you must swim, certain piercings may be covered with a waterproof covering like Tegaderm.