You can put a normal stud earring in a cartilage piercing (if you are talking about a helix piercing). The only thing is, if you get it pierced with a 14 (or even 16 depending on the person and how they heal) gauge earring then you probably wont be able to get a 14 gauge earring back in after wearing a stud but its all your preference of what you want to wear in it. You will have to leave the jewelry that you are pierced with in for the full healing period before you change it though I think usually about 2 months. I have my left helix pierced and I love it but I have a lot of friends who have their right done. Its all up to you. Whatever looks better on the person. If you aren't sure then ask some friends what their opinion is. Good luck!
