Vertical helix earrings are designed for piercings that pass vertically through the rim of the upper ear cartilage. Unlike traditional helix piercings, this vertical helix piercing placement allows jewellery to sit along the edge of the ear, creating a distinctive stacked look.
Curved barbells are the most common style of vertical helix jewellery because the curved shape follows the natural contour of the ear and allows both ends of the jewellery to sit neatly along the helix ridge.