A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Unlikely but True: Finger Ring Piercing

Visually I’ve always been a fan of “finger ring piercings” — kind of like the finger version of a frenum ring. Unfortunately, they don’t tend to heal very well because not only do they take a lot of abuse, but they’re exposed to huge amounts of foreign bacteria. My friend Dominick from Starlight Tattoo in Belleville, NJ just sent me a picture of one that he did that’s now about two years old and looking quite impressively healthy.

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If I’ve learned one thing, it’s that almost anything will heal on someone, no matter how difficult or prone to rejection!

Comments

62 responses to “Unlikely but True: Finger Ring Piercing”

  1. LostInVelvetSky Avatar
    LostInVelvetSky

    Wow, that’s pretty impressive.
    Not only for it’s healing, but that piercing would drive me up the wall. I generally don’t like wearing regular rings, never mind one that would be under my skin.
    Looks pretty cool though.

  2. LostInVelvetSky Avatar
    LostInVelvetSky

    Wow, that’s pretty impressive.
    Not only for it’s healing, but that piercing would drive me up the wall. I generally don’t like wearing regular rings, never mind one that would be under my skin.
    Looks pretty cool though.

  3. deadlypoison Avatar

    that does look surprisingly healthy. my friends came out after 2 weeks and was red raw. it’s good to see a surface piercing healed.

  4. deadlypoison Avatar

    that does look surprisingly healthy. my friends came out after 2 weeks and was red raw. it’s good to see a surface piercing healed.

  5. ImmureME Avatar

    That is so cool! I want one but it would never heal on me due to my line of work.

  6. ImmureME Avatar

    That is so cool! I want one but it would never heal on me due to my line of work.

  7. TrinityVA Avatar
    TrinityVA

    niiiiiiiiice

  8. TrinityVA Avatar
    TrinityVA

    niiiiiiiiice

  9. Archetype Avatar

    i guess that this is less prone to rejection than a regular surface piercing due to the fact its held in place (sort of) by the top of the finger, acting as a sort of anchor to stop it being pushed out by the skin.

    right? or am i completely off?

  10. Archetype Avatar

    i guess that this is less prone to rejection than a regular surface piercing due to the fact its held in place (sort of) by the top of the finger, acting as a sort of anchor to stop it being pushed out by the skin.

    right? or am i completely off?

  11. San Avatar

    I had one of those for a year.. I knocked it badly during a tornado, I was bringing horses inside..

  12. San Avatar

    I had one of those for a year.. I knocked it badly during a tornado, I was bringing horses inside..

  13. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    That’s so pretty. I could never have that, I have fish.. I’d get all infected and diseased from the water..

  14. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    That’s so pretty. I could never have that, I have fish.. I’d get all infected and diseased from the water..

  15. echo Avatar
    echo

    thats really really cute 🙂

  16. echo Avatar
    echo

    thats really really cute 🙂

  17. akasha Avatar
    akasha

    nobody noticed the bad nail polish? 😉

  18. akasha Avatar
    akasha

    nobody noticed the bad nail polish? 😉

  19. Cale Avatar

    Wow, very impressive and unique.

  20. Cale Avatar

    Wow, very impressive and unique.

  21. Lulu Avatar
    Lulu

    Wow, that’s really attractive. But I don’t like how it squishes their finger, nothing worse than a too-tight ring, especially for two years.

  22. Lulu Avatar
    Lulu

    Wow, that’s really attractive. But I don’t like how it squishes their finger, nothing worse than a too-tight ring, especially for two years.

  23. Steph-knee Avatar

    Oooh very pretty and cute 🙂
    I love it when interesting piercings work out!

  24. Steph-knee Avatar

    Oooh very pretty and cute 🙂
    I love it when interesting piercings work out!

  25. Masticate Avatar

    SOme people have really good luck when it comes to healing complicated piercings… Sad I aint one of them…

    i dont really like how it looks but its interesting non the less…

  26. Masticate Avatar

    SOme people have really good luck when it comes to healing complicated piercings… Sad I aint one of them…

    i dont really like how it looks but its interesting non the less…

  27. Arawyn Avatar
    Arawyn

    I’m sooo glad to see it that healthy! Truly unique and nice.

  28. Arawyn Avatar
    Arawyn

    I’m sooo glad to see it that healthy! Truly unique and nice.

  29. Kyrenna Avatar

    *echoes no. 1*

  30. Kyrenna Avatar

    *echoes no. 1*

  31. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar
    Fallen Angel Eyes

    Wow, that’s gorgeous. I love wearing rings, but damn, I’ve had my regular rings catch on stuff and pull, I can’t imagine having that sucker ripped out.

  32. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar
    Fallen Angel Eyes

    Wow, that’s gorgeous. I love wearing rings, but damn, I’ve had my regular rings catch on stuff and pull, I can’t imagine having that sucker ripped out.

  33. VikingValkyrie Avatar

    It looks really well placed. Very awesome indeed.

  34. VikingValkyrie Avatar

    It looks really well placed. Very awesome indeed.

  35. Holly Avatar

    Wow, that’s brilliant. Maybe, though its difficult to tell from the photo that the ‘ring’ fits tight enough around the finger to stop too much movement and help the healing?
    Or she’s lucky.

    Either way it looks awesome. I love rings but I lose them all the time, and this seems like a nice alternative 🙂

  36. Holly Avatar

    Wow, that’s brilliant. Maybe, though its difficult to tell from the photo that the ‘ring’ fits tight enough around the finger to stop too much movement and help the healing?
    Or she’s lucky.

    Either way it looks awesome. I love rings but I lose them all the time, and this seems like a nice alternative 🙂

  37. alx Avatar
    alx

    Impressive that she’s kept it so long and in such a good condition – but – Wouldn’t the same effect be achieved by just sliding the jewellery onto the finger like a “normal ring”?

  38. alx Avatar
    alx

    Impressive that she’s kept it so long and in such a good condition – but – Wouldn’t the same effect be achieved by just sliding the jewellery onto the finger like a “normal ring”?

  39. ishinenotburn Avatar
    ishinenotburn

    Ive honestly never seen a finger piercing done like this before- looks awsome !! I think an option like that would be kinda cool for people who like the idea of wedding ring tattoos at least its not as permanent.

  40. ishinenotburn Avatar
    ishinenotburn

    Ive honestly never seen a finger piercing done like this before- looks awsome !! I think an option like that would be kinda cool for people who like the idea of wedding ring tattoos at least its not as permanent.

  41. tinyfoam Avatar

    I have that! I’ve had it for four years, and it’s totally settled. Never seen another one til now. It’s my pride and joy!

  42. tinyfoam Avatar

    I have that! I’ve had it for four years, and it’s totally settled. Never seen another one til now. It’s my pride and joy!

  43. CaptainDale Avatar
    CaptainDale

    BOLLOCKS! I had this idea years ago and had never seen it before! thought i was original! damn it!

  44. CaptainDale Avatar
    CaptainDale

    BOLLOCKS! I had this idea years ago and had never seen it before! thought i was original! damn it!

  45. Badur Avatar

    everytime i see finger piercings i miss my old trans-fingerling. It was a pain to heal and deal with on a daily basis but still one of my favourites.

  46. Badur Avatar

    everytime i see finger piercings i miss my old trans-fingerling. It was a pain to heal and deal with on a daily basis but still one of my favourites.

  47. dani Avatar
    dani

    ive got to agree its really awesome.. but it does look kinda tight… it seems like it would get annoying. and would hurt horribly bad if it got caught.

    but im really distracted by the nail polish

  48. dani Avatar
    dani

    ive got to agree its really awesome.. but it does look kinda tight… it seems like it would get annoying. and would hurt horribly bad if it got caught.

    but im really distracted by the nail polish

  49. Steph Avatar
    Steph

    Dominick is awesome, I have received a variety of piercings from him and like him a lot. I knew he was talented, but this is incredible.

  50. Steph Avatar
    Steph

    Dominick is awesome, I have received a variety of piercings from him and like him a lot. I knew he was talented, but this is incredible.

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