Changing stud settings, from 3-prong martini to 8-prong or ?

[fonsecat]

Hi all,

I have 1.5 ctw studs from Whiteflash that I recently purchased in the 3-prong martini. While I love them, they are hurting my ears. I would like a setting that is lower profile, but more comfortable. Any recs? I'm considering the 8 prong, as well as the 6-prong crown setting. They also have a 3-prong basket setting, but generally I've been avoiding the basket settings since I prefer a lower profile setting. Any feedback or considerations? Appreciate your help.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Let me ask why are they hiring your ears? Are you trying to sleep in them? Are they drooping? Knowing why they hurt might give you a better answer to your dilemma.

I have the four prong basket setting in platinum. I didn’t want to take the chance of irritation with gold. I don’t think they sit any higher than the six or eight prong settings and they are less expensive as well. I prefer a setting with a flat bottom and the settings don’t dig into my ears and obviously don’t have a post to stretch my piercing. I do not wear them to sleep or shower in though.

 

[fonsecat]

Let me ask why are they hiring your ears? Are you trying to sleep in them? Are they drooping? Knowing why they hurt might give you a better answer to your dilemma.

I have the four prong basket setting in platinum. I didn’t want to take the chance of irritation with gold. I don’t think they sit any higher than the six or eight prong settings and they are less expensive as well. I prefer a setting with a flat bottom and the settings don’t dig into my ears and obviously don’t have a post to stretch my piercing. I do not wear them to sleep or shower in though.

Thanks so much for your swift response! I've had them since 9/27 and have been wearing them daily - not for sleeping or showering. I've never been able to sleep in earrings. These studs are platinum and I have jumbo backs so there isn't any drooping. I believe that the point of the prongs joining the rod of the stud is just causing irritation. It seems my ears are a little sensitive. I've been wearing them daily in hopes that my ears would get used to them, but I'm finding that the irritation and pain is significant enough that after a week I would prefer to try a different setting within my return window.

Helpful to receive your feedback on the baskets. I pivoted to looking at the 8 prong and they are significantly more expensive. Whiteflash has been very responsive, and have even offered a three-prong basket. I just need to make a decision and thought it would be helpful to hear from others with similar sized studs and different settings to weigh the options. Everything is beautiful! This is a big investment for me so just want to be happy with the new setting choice.

 

[MamaBear]

I have 2.0ctw studs in the 8 prong martini in platinum. I've found them to be very comfortable. I also have the jumbo backs. The setting is rounded at the bottom and I find it very comfortable!

 

[Heathcat24]

I have 1.4ctw studs from Whiteflash in the Sasha Primak 4 prong basket in platinum. They are very low profile and sit great on my ears! The settings were a little pricy, but my piercings are stretched and I needed a flat back. They will special order them for you!