Manifesto
The ear is one of the most exposed and yet least considered parts of the face. Most pieces worn there are chosen in isolation, with no thought for how they speak together. WIMA PARIS takes the opposite view: the ear is a stage of composition, where each piece dialogues with the others, each placement is a decision, and each natural diamond is set to answer a precise geometry.
Six pillars
Rigour. A composition is never improvised. Emotion. Without it, rigour becomes coldness — every piece keeps a vibrating detail. Precision. Stones are set to the tenth of a millimetre. Composition. An ear should read like a phrase. Asymmetry. Right and left are sister compositions, not duplicates. Memory. 18K gold and natural diamonds carry a piece across decades.
Anatomical guide
Lobe — heals in 3 to 6 weeks. Recommended: Sword Stud, Northern Star, Round Stud, small Hoop Forever. Helix — needle piercing only, healing 6 to 9 months. Recommended: Sword Stud vertical, Dancing Marquise on a hoop, Kissing Pears. Tragus — heals 4 to 8 months. Recommended: Round Stud, small Sword Stud. Conch — heals 6 to 12 months. Recommended: The Earcuff (no piercing), medium Hoop Forever, Classic Hoop with Pyramid Charm. Daith — heals 6 to 9 months. Reserved for fine, small-diameter hoops. Flat — heals 6 to 12 months. Recommended: Sword Stud, Northern Star, Pyramid Stud.
Five golden rules of composition
1. Always start from the lobe. 2. One single hero piece per ear. 3. Treat asymmetry as dialogue, never randomness. 4. Respect healing times before layering. 5. Quality over quantity — three pieces in 18K gold and natural diamonds outweigh any accumulation.
Frequently asked
Do I need to be pierced? No — The Earcuff allows a piercing-free composition. Needle vs gun? Always needle on cartilage. When can I change a piece on a fresh placement? 3–6 weeks for the lobe; full healing for cartilage. Can I sleep with my composition? Studs and ear cuffs yes; pendant charms should be removed at night. How to maintain it? Mild soapy water, soft cloth — annual maintenance service available on request.