These 13 common ear piercing placements will transform your ear into a work of art. Scroll through for expert tips and photos for your mood board.

75 years ago most people pierced their ears at home, young girls going so far as to organize "piercing parties" with their friends; 500 years before that, earrings were the mark of nobility. So while the modern age hasn't brought us the rocket cars we were promised in our youth, we can at least be thankful that the new generation isn't getting together on a Friday night to push hot metal through their earlobes--although they might still put on princely airs from time to time.

We've trawled the internet to pull together the definitive list of the 50 most beautiful, unique and intriguing ear piercing ideas.

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