{"product_id":"mika-micro-love-single-barbell-stud-925-silver","title":"Mika Micro Love Single Barbell Stud","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smallest love note your ear can wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome details aren't meant to be seen from across the room. They're meant to be found up close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mika is a 2mm polished heart in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver, on a barbell stud. From a distance, it reads as a single point of soft shine. Look closer and it's clearly a heart, clean and symmetrical, with a bright polish that gives it more light than its size would suggest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the barely-there end of ear curation. The Mika belongs at the helix, the upper lobe or a second piercing, where subtlety is the whole point. The barbell sits neatly and close, so the heart stays exactly where you place it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a composed ear, it's the piece you add last, at the highest or quietest point. It makes everything else look intentional rather than assembled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for healed piercings only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smallest love note your ear can wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Micro 2mm Heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tiny polished heart. It reads as soft shine from afar and a clear heart up close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Rhodium-Plated Polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bright finish over S925 silver, so a small surface catches a lot of light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Barbell Stud Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA neat, close-fitting profile that keeps the heart settled at the piercing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Smooth Finished Edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully polished edges so nothing sharp touches the piercing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. For Discreet Placements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSized for healed helix, upper lobe, cartilage and second lobe piercings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. The Finishing Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe last, quietest note in a composed ear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhodium Plating, Polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro Polished Heart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mm (0.2cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarbell Stud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHealed Piercings Only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoments (Ear Curation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro · Feminine · Ear Curation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot suitable for new or healing piercings. For fresh piercings, choose implant-grade titanium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow small is the Mika micro heart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heart is 2mm across, about the size of the head of a dressmaker's pin. Up close, it's clearly a heart. From a normal conversation distance, it reads as a tiny point of shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear the Mika in a new helix or cartilage piercing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Mika is for fully healed piercings only. Sterling silver can irritate a healing piercing and may discolour the skin. Cartilage piercings often take 6 to 12 months to heal fully. Ask your piercer to confirm yours has healed before switching to silver. For a fresh piercing, choose implant-grade titanium, like the pieces in MNML's Elements collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich piercings suit the Mika best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mika is best for discreet placements: a healed helix, the upper lobe, cartilage or a second lobe piercing. At the primary lobe, it can look too subtle on its own. It works best above a more substantial huggie or stud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat gauge and post length is the Mika barbell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContact MNML customer service to check the gauge and post length against your piercing before ordering. Barbell fit depends on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between a barbell stud and a flatback stud?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA barbell has a straight post with a decorative end or ball that screws on. A flatback has a flat disc at the back that sits flush against the skin. Both can suit healed cartilage and helix piercings. Flatbacks are often more comfortable if you sleep on that side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the heart stay upright?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heart sits in a fixed position once the barbell is fastened. Check its orientation as you do up the back, and adjust it before you finish tightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I put the Mika in safely?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWash your hands and clean the stud with a sterile saline spray or jewellery-safe wipe. Insert the post gently, following the angle of your piercing. Don't force it. Fasten the back securely, but don't over-tighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the Mika tarnish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSterling silver can darken over time, and rhodium plating wears gradually with regular use, often faster in humid weather. Keep it away from perfume, lotion and chlorine, and store it dry in its pouch. If it looks dull, a gentle dry buff with a soft cloth helps. Avoid abrasive silver-polishing cloths, which can wear the plating. A jeweller can re-plate it when the shine softens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Mika suitable for sensitive ears?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRhodium plating over 925 sterling silver is well tolerated in healed piercings by most people. If your ears react easily to metals, or your piercing is still healing, the titanium pieces in MNML's Elements collection are the most reliable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Mika sold as a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Mika is sold as a single piece, which suits asymmetric ear curation. Order two if you'd like one in each ear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moments Ear Curation","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":48878799061220,"sku":"DE07-MEEC-S","price":105.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/4461\/files\/mnml-mika-micro-love-single-barbell-stud-925-silver-rhodium-front-01.png?v=1778652074","url":"https:\/\/www.minimalistlab.com\/en-sg\/products\/mika-micro-love-single-barbell-stud-925-silver","provider":"MINIMALIST LAB (MNML)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}