Compare the three planning subtotals
| Example | One earring | Adult service starting rate | Planning subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst gemstone + lobe | $125 | $55 | $180 |
| Small bezel lab-grown diamond + lobe | $195 | $55 | $250 |
| Clover lab-grown diamond + eligible cartilage | $285 | $75 | $360 |
These are illustrative USD subtotals checked October 17, 2026. Tax, a different required post, additional services and later follow-up are excluded. They are not a quote or a guarantee of studio inventory.
A piercing budget has two main parts: the professional service and the jewelry you choose. At Nina Wynn Tennyson in Denver, adult lobe piercing service starts at $55 and cartilage piercing service starts at $75. Jewelry is purchased separately. Looking at both parts together helps you choose a comfortable spending range before your appointment.
The three examples below combine published service starting rates with specific Nina Wynn online jewelry prices checked on October 17, 2026. They are planning subtotals, not all-inclusive appointment quotes. Tax, any different post or components required for your fit, additional services and future follow-up are excluded. Your piercer confirms placement suitability, initial-jewelry requirements and available studio inventory before you commit.
What goes into an ear-piercing appointment budget?
Start with the service for your requested placement, then add the exact jewelry selection. Nina Wynn lists adult lobe service from $55, cartilage service from $75, titanium initial jewelry from $75 and solid 14K gold jewelry from $125. These are starting prices; the final selection depends on your anatomy, design preference and the components needed for the piercing.
Compare like with like. One decorative top is different from a pair of earrings, and one piercing is different from two placements or a full ear-curation appointment. Ask for the service, jewelry, any necessary fitting components and applicable tax to be explained together before proceeding.
For current placement and service details, use the Denver ear-piercing service page. The online product pages are useful for choosing a visual direction; the studio makes the final initial-jewelry assessment.
Three Nina Wynn service-plus-jewelry examples
Each example includes one listed earring and one adult piercing service starting rate. The named designs were listed as available online when checked. Online availability does not reserve a piece or confirm that it is in the Tennyson studio.
1. Gemstone color and an adult lobe piercing
The Gemstone Threadless Flat Back Earring in 14K Yellow Gold, Amethyst was listed at $125 for one earring. Its small 2.2 mm decorative top offers a focused point of color.
$125 jewelry + $55 starting lobe service = $180 illustrative subtotal.
This is a useful starting conversation when you want a petite gemstone look. Ask the piercer to assess the chosen stone, setting and complete jewelry system for the intended placement.
View the amethyst earring
2. A small bezel diamond and an adult lobe piercing
The Small Solitaire Bezel Lab-Grown Diamond Threadless Flat Back Earring in 14K Yellow Gold was listed at $195 for one earring.
$195 jewelry + $55 starting lobe service = $250 illustrative subtotal.
The smooth bezel gives this example a different visual character from an exposed-prong gemstone setting. Choose the small variant when comparing this budget; the medium and large versions have different prices.
View the small bezel diamond
3. A clover diamond design and an eligible cartilage piercing
The Clover Lab-Grown Diamond Threadless Flat Back Earring in 14K Yellow Gold was listed at $285 for one earring. Its decorative top measures 5 mm.
$285 jewelry + $75 starting cartilage service = $360 illustrative subtotal.
A broader decorative top needs enough space and the right angle. Bring this design as inspiration, then let the piercer assess whether it works for your anatomy and requested placement. The pictured piece does not guarantee a particular cartilage option.
View the clover diamondCompare two color alternatives and an optional component
The emerald and white topaz options below are alternatives to the amethyst choice in the first example, not extra items included in its subtotal. The replacement post illustrates a separate fitting decision, rather than a required purchase for every visitor.
Online retail prices checked October 17, 2026. Product links show the selected variants. Availability online does not reserve studio stock or establish suitability for a fresh piercing.
Post components are separate purchases. The earrings shown include one 5 mm titanium post, but that length is not a universal fit. A replacement post needs professional confirmation of gauge, length and compatible pin; do not add a component automatically or change healing jewelry yourself.
Emerald Gemstone Flat Back
$125 USD · one earring
A natural emerald in a solid 14K yellow gold decorative top, measuring 2.2 mm. Sold as one earring with a 5 mm titanium post included.
An alternative color at the same $125 online jewelry price as the amethyst example; any service and fitting costs remain separate.
View exact earring variant
White Topaz Gemstone Flat Back
$125 USD · one earring
Natural white topaz offers a clear-stone color option in a 2.2 mm solid 14K yellow gold top. One earring with a 5 mm titanium post included.
A clear-stone alternative at the same $125 online jewelry price; do not count this as an additional item in the original example.
View exact earring variant
14K Yellow Gold 18G Threadless Post — 4.5 mm
$60 USD · one post only
A solid 14K yellow gold component, sold as one 18G, 4.5 mm threadless post. The decorative top is purchased separately. This is an optional post, not an included gold upgrade.
A post component belongs in the fit discussion after the visual plan; do not select a length from an ear-map photograph.
View exact post componentKeep room in your budget for the correct fit
All three product listings state that one 5 mm titanium labret post is included at no extra cost. The decorative tops are solid 14K yellow gold. A gold-colored titanium backing is still titanium; an optional solid 14K gold post is a separate purchase.
The included 5 mm post is a product specification, not a promise that it fits a fresh piercing. Your anatomy, gauge and healing stage determine the complete setup. If a different post or additional component is required, ask for its price before proceeding. Review the flat-back size guide to understand the difference between decorative-top size, gauge and post length.
Follow-up can also affect the overall budget. Some piercings need a later professional fit check or downsize as swelling changes. Ask which follow-up service may be relevant and whether its service and jewelry charges are separate. The downsizing page explains the purpose of that visit.
Turn an example into your own appointment plan
- Choose the service. Note the placement and number of piercings you would like to discuss.
- Save two or three jewelry links. Include the exact metal, gemstone and size so the team can discuss realistic alternatives.
- State your comfortable total. Ask how service, jewelry, fitting components and tax fit within it.
- Confirm inventory and fit. Let the studio assess availability and initial-piercing suitability before treating an online piece as your appointment selection.
- Check the booking payment. Read what the calendar charges and how that amount is applied; do not add a deposit twice.
Kids' piercing and full ear curation have different service and booking arrangements. Use the dedicated kids' piercing or ear-curation page instead of applying these single adult-piercing examples to those visits.
Plan your Tennyson piercing appointment
Nina Wynn Tennyson is at 4258 Tennyson Street, Unit 102, Denver, CO 80212. Include your saved product links when asking the team about your visit.
Piercing-budget questions
Are $180, $250 and $360 guaranteed appointment totals?
No. They are illustrative subtotals combining one online jewelry price with one published adult service starting rate. Tax, any different post or components needed for your fit, additional services and future follow-up are excluded. Confirm the complete quote with the studio.
Do these prices buy a pair of earrings?
No. Each named product is sold as one earring. A second earring and another piercing change the budget. Kids' both-ear appointments use their own published service terms.
Can I buy a featured earring online and bring it for a new piercing?
Contact the studio first. Nina Wynn requires approved studio jewelry for a fresh piercing. Browsing these products is a way to share your preferences; it does not replace the studio's material, construction, fit and sterilization requirements.
Does a solid gold decorative top include a solid gold backing?
These three listings include a titanium labret post. The solid 14K gold post is an optional separate purchase. Check the current product description and discuss which complete jewelry system is suitable for your piercing.
Can a booking deposit be counted toward the total?
Use the exact terms shown for the service you book. Different services have different arrangements. Read the calendar and confirmation before payment, and ask the team if the amount applied to service or jewelry is unclear.
Prices and further reading
Pricing examples checked October 17, 2026 against Nina Wynn's ear-piercing service rates and the linked Gemstone, Small Solitaire Bezel and Clover product variants. Product prices and availability can change. The service page, product listing and live booking terms provide the current details.
Continue with the Denver piercing studio guide, piercing aftercare or professional jewelry changes.
Plan your next step
Use Nina Wynn locations for current studios and service routes. For a new or healing piercing, visit a qualified local piercing shop for selection, fitting and jewelry changes.
Other design directions to discuss
Baby Lotus Moonstone Threadless Flat Back Earring | 14K White Gold
Solid 14K White Gold / Moonstone
$450 USD · one earring
A separate $450 jewelry option to price into your own plan, rather than one of the three example subtotals.
View designPrices and online inventory checked October 17, 2026. Availability can change. The product page gives the current details; online stock does not reserve studio inventory. Flat-back earrings shown include a 5 mm titanium post; a solid-gold post is separate. Have a professional piercer confirm the complete fit and initial-wear suitability.
