<Tr> <Th> Jewelry </Th> <Td> Curved Barbell, CBR </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Healing </Th> <Td> 6 months for primary, 12 to 18 for full healing </Td> </Tr> <P> A rook piercing is a perforation of the antihelix of the ear for the purpose of wearing jewelry . It is located just above the tragus on the ridge between the inner and outer conch with the piercing passing from the underside to the top of this ridge, differing from many ear piercings that essentially span between a "front" and "back" surface . Erik Dakota, a well known professional piercer and the individual responsible for originating and popularizing the rook piercing, is said to have named this modification after a shortened version of his first name . The piercing was first named in issue #4 of the magazine Body Play and Modern Primitives Quarterly (published by Fakir Musafar) around 1992 alongside the first printed reference to the industrial piercing, then termed "industrial ear project". </P> <P> The procedure is done similarly to other piercings of the cartilage of the ear . Clamps may be used but it is usually done freehand . Once the area is cleaned, the piercer and the client will agree on placement, although because of its location it can be difficult to see exactly where the entrance and exit holes will be . Generally the piercer will advise the client on the best location . The entrance and exit holes are marked, and a hollow needle is pushed through . Many professional piercers will use either a 14g or 16g needle by default, although it is possible to use even larger gauges . The jewelry is then inserted, and the piercing complete . </P>

Does a rook piercing go through the back of your ear