Mika Micro Love Single Barbell Stud

The smallest love note your ear can wear.

Some details aren't meant to be seen from across the room. They're meant to be found up close.

The 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.

This 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.

In 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.

Designed for healed piercings only.

The smallest love note your ear can wear.

Key Features

1. Micro 2mm Heart
A tiny polished heart. It reads as soft shine from afar and a clear heart up close.

2. Rhodium-Plated Polish
A bright finish over S925 silver, so a small surface catches a lot of light.

3. Barbell Stud Construction
A neat, close-fitting profile that keeps the heart settled at the piercing.

4. Smooth Finished Edges
Carefully polished edges so nothing sharp touches the piercing.

5. For Discreet Placements
Sized for healed helix, upper lobe, cartilage and second lobe piercings.

6. The Finishing Detail
The last, quietest note in a composed ear.

Product Details

Not suitable for new or healing piercings. For fresh piercings, choose implant-grade titanium.

FAQ

How small is the Mika micro heart?
The 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.

Can I wear the Mika in a new helix or cartilage piercing?
No. 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.

Which piercings suit the Mika best?
The 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.

What gauge and post length is the Mika barbell?
Contact MNML customer service to check the gauge and post length against your piercing before ordering. Barbell fit depends on both.

What's the difference between a barbell stud and a flatback stud?
A 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.

Does the heart stay upright?
The 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.

How do I put the Mika in safely?
Wash 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.

Will the Mika tarnish?
Sterling 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.

Is the Mika suitable for sensitive ears?
Rhodium 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.

Is the Mika sold as a pair?
No. The Mika is sold as a single piece, which suits asymmetric ear curation. Order two if you'd like one in each ear.