About Come i Cavoli a Merenda
An independent guide for beautifully mismatched ears.
An earring guide for real ears
Come i Cavoli a Merenda is an independent guide to earrings and ear piercings. We answer the questions that come up right before you buy or book: how big a 5mm stud really is, what gauge your earrings are, how long a rook takes to heal, and why your earring backs smell.
We also love the stories behind famous earrings, from Janet Jackson’s key to the Potara fusion earrings of Dragon Ball, because jewelry is never just metal.
The name
Come i cavoli a merenda is an Italian saying: “like cabbages at snack time.” It describes things that don’t belong together. We think the most interesting ears are exactly that: mismatched, curated, a little unexpected.
How we write
- Independent. No brand pays to appear here, and we are not affiliated with any brand we mention.
- Practical. Sizes in millimeters and inches, typical healing ranges, materials that are kind to skin.
- Careful. Piercing content is general information, not medical advice. Book with a reputable professional piercer and see a doctor about signs of infection.
Get in touch
Questions, corrections or ideas for a guide: info@comeicavoliamerenda.com or use the contact form.
