Came by as a walk in on a Sunday late afternoon with my sisters to get some ear piercings. Very clean and welcoming environment. The guys working (Fixe and Dawson) were so kind and professional and super knowledgeable. They helped my sisters and I find the best jewelry and placements for our piercings. Looking forward to going back and getting more ear jewelry. Take a look at the beautiful green piece I got on my ear cartilage! read more

Metal & Stone - Fresh piercing on my ear cartilage, beautiful green jewelry. - Piercing Near Me - San Diego, California

Walked in thinking I MIGHT get a piercing and walked out with 3 cuz Fixe and Dawson were so professional and knowledgeable that I knew if I was going to get any piercings, this was the place! Got my third lobe piercing and my conch. Not to mention, the selection of jewelry was top tier and I fell in love with this garnet and diamond number. read more

Metal & Stone - Piercing Near Me - San Diego, California

I've had several appointments at Metal & Stone in the last few months and can confidently recommend them to anyone I know! I've had really positive interactions with all of the staff members that I've interacted with; Dave, Fixe, Dawson, and Nikki have kind and helpful. My two small children know Dawson and Fixe by name and have always felt welcome and supported in the shop. My six year old can't wait to get her ears pierced here on her birthday, and I know she'll have a great experience! read more

These guys are amazing and so welcoming. Had a sister piercing date and they were super knowledgeable and our piercings are healing beautifully. We're coming back for more! read more

First timer, visiting from San Francisco and this place was amazing. It was super clean, the workers were professional but still made the environment fun and light hearted by cracking some jokes. You can tell they know what they're doing. My nose piercing looks awesome and they were super patient and understanding with me taking so long to decide on placement. I'm so glad I found a place to go to whenever I'm in SD. read more

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Made an appointment with Dave for a septum piercing for my teen. He was very professional, clean, and quick. Dave walked through the aftercare with both my teen and I, but made sure that they knew exactly how to care for their new piercing and what to look for. 10/10 definitely recommend. read more

Just a very wholesome experience. Very professional and helpful. They gave very honest opinions and insights on the piercing my wife wanted to get. Thank you! read more

Not a place to take your children. Nice staff but serious body modification resulted in the need for deep conversations about loving the body you were born with. read more

Tried to come here for an appt I made for myself and my daughter. Despite the hours being posted as opening at noon, the place was locked and dark. I guess they are still working out the kinks in the switch of ownership. Update: really sorry to hear about the car accident. read more

Dawson is always professional and friendly! He takes the time to make sure everything is perfect and keeps you informed about how to manage your piercing as well as what kind of jewelry is good. The store itself is clean and welcoming, and you can tell that the people there care about giving you a safe, fun and easy experience. If you want anything from simple lobes or nose piercings to more complex or unusual work, this is the spot! read more

Metal & Stone - I got a double ear piercing and the spacing and placement is perfect! - Piercing Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing experience today with Dawson! He pierced mine, my daughter, and her friends ears. He was so patient and kind to all of us but made the kids feel super comfortable. He explained everything that was happening and was especially meticulous with placement. Thank you Dawson for everything. read more

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Can't say enough positive things about Dawson! He pierced me and my friends this past Saturday and he was the best. He is friendly, professional, and thorough. You can tell he really knows his stuff. He talked us through everything and made us feel so comfortable. Thank you Dawson! read more

This review is to highlight Parker, who is an incredible person an piercer. I spontaneously and impulsively wanted to get my septum done. Regardless of impulsivity, I always do my research before modifying my body. That's how I found Parker at Embellish. Parker helped me make a last minute appointment and worked with my schedule. He was incredibly patient and informative and answered my ridiculous amount of questions before I even came into the shop. When I arrived, I had the normal pre-piercing anxiety and Parker not only talked me through the entire process but reassured me the whole time. He takes genuine pride in his practice and you can tell with how he measure everything out before the piercing to ensure perfection. After piercing me, he even helped me loosen the balls on a piercing I got elsewhere, and offered to order me jewelry for it that I was struggling to find myself. He also gave me saline for the healing process and encouraged me to follow up if I had any questions or concerns. It was such a pleasant experience it made me want more piercings LOL. Parker, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness, patient, and talent at your craft. I look forward to working with you in the future. read more

Metal & Stone - New septum piercing by Parker at Embellish PB - Piercing Near Me - San Diego, California

I did it! I finally got the one piercing I've been dreading for YEARS to get...My n*pples (censoring because I am not entirely sure what Yelp's policy is on that, lol). The scheduling process is as simple as 1, 2, 3. Their online scheduling platform was straightforward - you pick a date and time slot, and there's a (n optional) comment box where you can input what piercing you'll be getting. Their system also emailed me and texted me prior, and on the day of, my appointment. I had been so anxious leading up to my appointment; albeit, it wasn't helping that I was looking up videos and reading about it/the pain non-stop LOL. The day finally came (today). Fiancé drove us and knowing PB's non-parking-friendly situation, we arrived a minute or two after my scheduled time. Surely, I'd still get seen within 10-15 minutes, right? Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. When my fiancé and I arrived, a posse of young ladies filled their lobby's couch, and another group of ladies were already ahead of me. My heart sank because this means I had to wait and my appointment time wouldn't be honored. We waited over an hour until I was finally seen. This is the reason why I took a star off! Another reason for the -1 star is the discrepancy between the piercer I scheduled with (Steve). In hindsight, this wasn't such a big deal as the piercer that took care of me was fantastic (Ronnie)! I was finally taken to the back room where Ronnie asked me to undress. ***NOTE: IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH BEING TOPLESS AROUND STRANGERS, THIS PIERCING MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU.*** I stood in front of him while he marked my n*pples with a marker. My left one proved somewhat tricky, but the right was a breeze. Once both n*ps were marked to Ronnie's satisfactory, I laid down on the piercing(? lol) table... Ronnie had assured me that the piercing would be "quick," like "a pinch." Alas, that's what all the forums and reviews I read all said! I asked Ronnie a few questions, with my main one being if a clamp will be used. He said that the clamp would make the pain worse, so this was all freehand. I didn't care as much that my bare chest was exposed...I was way in my head, counting down when the actual procedure would take place and bracing myself for the pain. Ronnie instructed that I would feel the needle rough in and touch my n*pples but that it wouldn't be the actual piercing...AND THEN..he would pierce... I began to calmly and slowly breathe...The left was the first to go....it was over in a few seconds: between the initial needle touching, the actual piercing, then the jewelry going in... My right one hurt just a bit more than the left, but this is also expected. To my pleasant surprise, the piercing was a 6/10 in terms of pain. My tongue and conch were way more painful (on the 8-9 scale), but....!!! LITERALLY EVERYONE AND THEIR BODIES AND PAIN TOLERANCE will be different. The pain is similar to a nipple twister...but 10x worse (or more). It didn't really feel like I was getting stabbed...? Lol. My fiancé was also in the room the entire time. Holding his hand and listening to his voice helped a lot! Ronnie also helped me feel safe and comfortable, and, according to my fiancé who saw everything--Ronnie was steady, precise, fast, smooth, and professional. I 100% attribute the surprisingly minimal (SUBJECTIVE. Again---everyone's tolerance will be different) pain to Ronnie's technique. I paid almost $150 for the piercing and jewelry with tip. Ronnie did discount my piercing due to my wait time, which I highly appreciated. Before I left, they gave me a saline/cleaning solution, and was told that I can swap out the jewelry at least after a month. I initially wanted to go to another reputable piercing shop (where I had gotten a lot of my piercings from), but I did not like the recent reviews I read...So I ended up in Embellish PB, and I am very happy that I ended up here instead. I felt that I was in good hands with Ronnie. He also encouraged me to reach out to him directly for any issues or questions with the piercing. I could tell he cares about his work and clients! It is an understatement to say how much I LOVE my n*pple piercing. The fleeting pain was well worth it. ***NOTE: They will burn immediately after they're pierced, so I suggest you wear a cute and comfy bralette or sports bra for after your piercing. DO YOUR RESEARCH!*** I am super excited to come back to get cute jewelry for my n*pples and likely picking up a new trinket for my tongue ring as well! I would post a pic of my n*ps, but don't think Yelp's policy will allow me ;) Just know that it's SEXY AF. Thank you again, Ronnie! LADIES AND GENTS--get ya piercing on here! read more

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Still a great experience. The only problem I had was with jewelry. It wasn't screw on flat backs. They clicked in. My daughters front piece first came off a couple days after piercing. We found it, and put it back in but after that it seemed to pop off easily. My conch popped off when I bumped my ear on an airplane and the back fell off too. Still 5 stars but not sure if I could have asked for screw on jewelry or if it's all they have. read more

Metal & Stone - Piercing Near Me - San Diego, California

Mija did such a great job with our 10 year old daughter. Mija was very sweet, patient, and comforting. I would definitely recommended her to anyone. Thank you Mija! read more

This place has 5 stars for a reason!! This was my second time here to get my nostril re-pierced as the hole had closed, and my experience was great -- to be honest, I don't know if I'll ever go somewhere else again! Ronnie was my piercer (as I had no preference) and everything was easy/convenient. -Cleanliness: when I tell you this place is CLEAN. Like... they're so sterile with every step of the process it's insane. They change their gloves often to avoid cross contamination, and Embellish also has a jewelry sterilizer machine so your jewelry is extra clean before even entering your body. -Customer Service: Please don't be intimidated by these people because they're so nice and personable. They've been piercing probably longer than I've been alive. I also love how easy it is to fill out a form and pick jewelry. I appreciate that Ronnie took his time to measure my nose and make sure my piercing would have an even placement in relations to my hoop. His piercing technique is so good and precise that the pain was little to none. I asked if he was done, and he was long finished before I asked! He even tells you to call/text if yo have ANY questions (no question is a dumb question). I'm not swimming in piercings or anything, but I would be because of how incredible this place is. -Aftercare: Every piercer is truly dedicated to educating their clients so they can get the best, healed results possible. I feel this is a step that is often skipped when it comes to other studios, but not here! They tell you every single in/out to keeping your piercing clean and how to avoid bad scarring, etc. All and all, if you could get a piercing done anywhere in SD, go here. Granted, it's a 30 minute drive for me, but every bit of this studio is so worth it to me and it'll be worth it to you too! read more

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This was my first piercing and I decided to go to Embellish PB because of all the great reviews and definitely wasn't disappointed. I also got to ring the bell! :) They do walk-in appointments but I would highly recommend booking one due to the popularity of this place. Eddie helped me settle in and set the placements for my piercings. He made sure to take his time to center the placements and that they were aligned in both ears. And he made sure I felt safe and comfortable with each step. Eddie and Ronnie pierced my lobes in tandem, it was a quick, easy and painless process. Overall, I am so glad I got my ears professionally pierced. Everyone definitely knew their stuff on how to take care of the piercings / cleaning them, but also the cleanliness is top tier. I remember Eddie handing me a hair tie and changing his gloves immediately after, and I knew then that I was in great hands! read more

Eddie was holding it down this morning! It was non-stop customers with soooo many questions and he was fantastic. He turned a couple people away, recommending that they wait for a bit more healing until changing their jewelry. He set expectations for wait times and staggered walk-ins with appointments. It took a while to get everything taken care of, but we weren't in a hurry. I listened to everything that he told my family about after care and watched him run the autoclave. His skin care recommendations were perfect. I am a doctor and can confirm that he hit the mark on sterility/cleanliness. My 9 year old got her ears pierced and he fit me in to change my jewelry. He was very patient with my daughter. She was so proud of herself when it was finished. When he changed my earring, it was immediately more comfortable in the stud that he recommended. Will definitely be back! read more

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Mija is THE BEST!!! We went about a month ago for my 6-year-old's first piercings and were there again today for her checkup. Mija has great energy, an enormous heart, and all the patience in the world when it comes to working with children. She takes the time to set and clean everything up for the best experience possible-- she even gave my children paper to draw on while we were waiting! Because of Mija we will always come back to Embellish PB (I have also gotten three piercings there because of her). Thank you!!! read more

Late Review, but I was here back in November 2020. I came for a navel piercing. I made an appointment prior because they didn't take walk ins. I had to Uber and told them I might be around 5-10 minutes late, and they were totally chill with it. I arrived right on time and checked in. I was with my friend and I didn't know if she was allowed inside because online it says no one else could come in. She was allowed in the building and sat on the couch, she just couldn't go in the small room with me and the piercer(s). I had to answer some questions on an iPad which took a few minutes. Ronnie helped me with checking in and he was also the who pierced me. There was also a woman - with red hair I believe - to assist him. Both were very kind, friendly, welcoming, and informative! Before the actually piercing, Ronnie did some drawing and made some marks and explained to me how it would turn out. Also, beforehand, he helped me with choosing jewelry. I wanted something universal, but they were out of clear, so ended up getting an aquamarine belly ring (super cute!). Through the process of getting pierced, they were very helpful on keeping me calm and not worrying. They told me what to avoid: tight clothes, high waisted clothes, not touching it, no swimming, etc... to avoid any infections or problems. They also gave me an after care saline solution. My navel area was pretty sore for the rest of the day. I was very cautious and aware of my movements, and slept super still on my back. The next day, no more soreness. Couldn't feel anything unless I accidentally came into contact with it. This lasted about a month or two. After that, I didn't really feel anything if I accidentally brushed my hand against it or laid down on my stomach, As I'm writing this review, it has been about 8 months and I've never had any problems or infections. I haven't gone swimming yet (I'm lowkey scared). It seems pretty much healed, but I'll give it a few more months because even though it may look and feel healed on the outside, then inside may not be done. Definitely going back for future piercings! read more

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Ashley did my eyebrows. She has changed my life they look so amazing I can't believe she was able to fix them. I'm so grateful. She did a wonderful job and did not charge me an arm and a leg. She is the best I would not go anywhere else I highly recommend Ashley. I had these eyebrows done in 1998 from a friend who did tattoos. Ashley was able to color correct and shape my eyebrows for me amazing. I don't have to spend an hour and a half on my eyebrows anymore. Thank you so so much Ashley you're the best. Ashley Morales read more

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Made a same day appt for a few ear piercings since I was going to be in PB. I had never been to this place but the reviews were super good. Right when I walked in I was greeted by Mija who was very welcoming and energetic. She definitely put me at ease and I loved how meticulous and clean she was with constantly changing gloves. Anytime you get a piercing it's never a bad thing if someone is a perfectionist! I got two mid helix piercings and I will say this was the least painful experience. She wasn't lying when she said she would make it painless. She also cleaned up a piercing for me and switched the back out that I had done a couple months ago at a different shop out of state. The ONLY thing I would give feedback on is for more selection of jewelry. I struggled to fall in love with anything and usually it's opposite because there's so much to choose from I can decide, so just got plain diamonds. Other than that, was a super good experience and I will come back. read more

Metal & Stone - Piercing Near Me - San Diego, California

My daughter and I went here today for their Friday the 13th $31 special. We both had our conch pierced. My daughter also had her tragus pierced. Chloe greeted us and explained the costs, earrings, procedure, etc. she was very friendly and helpful. She also said Nathan was the best and he did not disappoint. He was very knowledgeable and super friendly/ professional. I would highly recommend this place. Thank you so much! read more

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Mija helped me today to change a piercing and she was very sweet, careful and professional, has a lot of vocation !! Thank you very much, I'll recommend her to all my friends read more

My daughter wanted to get a nose ring so we looked up local places with good ratings and made an appointment at Embellish PB. When we arrived Eddie helped us out immediately. He explained the entire process, got us registered with their paperless system and we selected the nose ring. Eddie also gave us a thorough explanation of what to expect after the piercing and how to properly care for it. He genuinely seems to care about their clients and relayed the importance of self-care. He was super cool. Eddie also explained the thorough sterilization of the implements used. There's a strip that you both initial beforehand and the strip is included in the machine that does the sterilizing. A line on the strip turns black indicating the sterilization was complete and your initials confirm it was the same strip. We appreciated the level of cleanliness for sure. Nathan then called us back for the piercing. My daughter (16) was a little nervous but Nathan was very calming and explained the whole process. Deep breath in, and on the exhale he pierced her nose. Only took a few seconds. He said people just usually get a watery eye and that's what happened. She said she barely felt anything and couldn't believe he had done it so fast. She told us on the way home that both Eddie and Nathan made her feel comfortable. Five stars for Embellish PB. They were extremely professional and truly seem to care for their clients. Thank you both for a great experience we got to share with our daughter! read more

Went here to get my septum piercing done. Ronnie was my piercer and my man did an awesome job. He helped me feel comfortable and walked me through the process from start to end. This guy went above and beyond by helping me put my shitty hoop earring back in (on my cartilage) on top of my nose piercing. The place was clean, not shoddy and overall made me feel safe even with covid going on. Overall would highly recommend. read more

Metal & Stone - Septum piercing. - Piercing Near Me - San Diego, California

went in as a walk in yesterday around 5pm, i needed to get a back dermal removed and after nobody doing it in the area and one place trying to charge me $40 i was helped by dawson here for only $10. he was so quick, efficient, and funny. thank you so much for your professionalism read more

Went here yesterday to get my third ear hole pierced. JC did my piercing. He did a great job. The only reason I'm giving 3 starts is because of the price. On the website it says $35 for ear piecing. I ended up paying $197 with tip for a simple service. I didn't know it was 35 for each ear, plus a fee, and the jewelry. read more

Metal & Stone - Piercing Near Me - San Diego, California

I cannot say enough good things about Embellish and my favorite piercer, Ronnie! I have known Ronnie for several years now and had my nipples done with him a year or so back and it was super easy, almost painless and an overall great experience. He is so knowledgable, explains everything, enjoyable to hold conversations with and takes his time to ensure the best result. Since going to him I have brought several people in and cannot recommend him enough! Even if my friends do not think they want a piercing I find a way to rave about my experience and they come around to wanting something :) The overall studio is just as amazing, luxury feel, very clean and lots of jewelry options! If I could give more than 5 stars I would, Ronnie & Embellish have a lifetime client. read more

I had a great experience at Embelilish Pb. I had my second hole on my lobes done and my conch by Nathan. Nathan does a fantastic job to where I barely felt the piercings - especially the conch. He is a true expert in his craft and was very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. I highly recommend this location and if I decide on getting more piercings I will definitely be coming back here! read more

The experience here was amazing and professional. Ronnie is amazing and he took his time making sure my piercing was perfect! It was very clean and the staff is very friendly! Would definitely recommend. read more

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Mija has pierced me four times already and everything has healed or is healing so well. I just saw her for a checkup on my latest and it's doing great. She gave me realistic expectations on when I can and should change the jewelry in the future. I recommend her to my friends whenever the topic of piercing comes up. She's super clean and meticulous with her work. Plus she's a really cool person. The Embellish shop is clean and has cool artwork in it. There is a couch to wait on and there are lots of walkable places to eat if you happen to come in during a rush. Everyone that I've encountered in there seems to be a cool human. read more

"Now that I know your name I'll blast you on Yelp" lol this review is for Parker. Parker takes the time to explain what he's doing, what tools he's using, and keeps the appointment light. As light as someone could having a needle shoved through your nose. I've had Parker do two of my nose piercings (nostril and septum) and he always makes sure the piercing is to his liking as well as mine . A real perfectionist. I even brought my sister in for her nose piercing. We even had the luxury of meeting the manager. Keep drawing those robots "Hoody Hoo!" read more

It had been 10 years since my last piercing and I wanted to get a helix pierced. I used to get a piercing at least once a year. I found this place on Yelp and saw they had great reviews so I decided to give it a try. The appt making and check in process was easy. I went in as soon as it opened. The guy at the front asked me if I had eaten and I said no so he advised me to go grab a quick snack or bite to eat so that I wouldn't have low blood sugar during and after the piercing. I think this was the first time anyone ever asked me if I had eaten before getting a piercing so I appreciated that detail and care for my well-being. Nathan did my helix piercing and he was super chill and answered all of my questions. All of my previous piercings had gotten infected during the healing process but this piercing is the first one that hasn't gotten infected. I think that's a testament to Nathan and his skill and attention to detail. Definitely will come here again. read more

I had a wonderful experience! I got my naval pierced by Ronnie and I love it. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Metal & Stone - Naval piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Diego, California

I brought my 15 year old daughter in to get her ears pierced. She's been wanting to do this for quite awhile now, but couldn't seem to muster the courage. We were eating some great pizza down the street from Embellish at Hobokens (also highly recommend), and she saw Embellish. She quickly reviewed some reviews and said "I want to do it!". So we went in and spoke to Nathan and Ronnie. Two of the nicest guys you will ever meet. They both reassured my daughter that getting her ears pierced would be less painful than getting a flu shot. They both were non-pressuring and very professional. As far as the place, it was cleaner than most hospitals or urgent care centers. They took their time, cleaned and sanitized the earrings, thoroughly cleaned and prepped my daughter's ears, set up for the piercing, and boom, it was done! My daughter is so happy with her newly pierced ears. Well done guys. Best in the business! Their demeanor and personalities really made the difference. On a side note, my daughter accidentally yanked out one earring the very next day. Got caught in her hair, and she ripped it out (ouch!!). Embellish was already closed, but Ronnie answered my daughter's texts and we went back in the next day. Nathan was there and was super understanding and patient with us. He cleaned and prepped everything for her once again, put in a new earring and set them in extra tight. No extra charge and he was as kind as always. Thank you guys so much for making this such a pleasurable experience. read more

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I came in for a jewelry change for my cartilage piercing since my current piercing was bothering me and lost all of the jewels. Parker helped me out, he was super kind and did a great job! I'd like to get pierced here, and I would definitely book with him. My piercing feels so much better with this jewelry in and I love that it's a flat back, I don't feel like it's gunna come off while I'm sleeping read more

Metal & Stone - Opal & diamond cartilage piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Diego, California

Definitely a 5 star!!!! We took my 5 year old granddaughter for her ear piercing and these two young men did such a great job. They simultaneously pierced her ears and we were all surprised that she did so well. Proper sanitation Customer service Cleanliness Thank you for being so kind and btw Steve my granddaughter said that the tattooed lion you gave for her to hold helped her get through it. She said , "It hurt just a little." Thank you once again read more

Great vibe! Excellent service! Fair prices! Ronnie was friendly and skilled. Thank you!!