Running a piercing studio requires not only technical skills but also effective management of jewelry inventory. The lack of suitable jewelry models at a given time may mean lost sales or having to postpone a procedure.
That is why many professional studios use simple stock checklists that make it possible to monitor product levels and regularly replenish supplies.
In this article, you will find a practical checklist of piercing jewelry that you can use in your studio – both for planning wholesale purchases and for daily stock control.
Why it is worth having a stock checklist
The stock checklist helps organize the studio's jewelry offering and makes inventory management easier.
With it, you can quickly check:
- which products are available in stock
- which models need to be reordered
- which sizes sell most often
Using the checklist regularly also helps avoid the problem of so-called dead stock, meaning jewelry that sits in the stockroom and sells very rarely.
More about managing product turnover can be found in the article how to manage stock in a studio – turnover and dead stock.
How to use the stock checklist
It is best to print the checklist and keep it where wholesale orders are prepared or jewelry deliveries are received.
In practice, many studios check their stock levels once a week or before placing a larger order.
It is also worth recording minimum stock levels for the most important products to avoid situations in which basic jewelry is unavailable.
Stock checklist – basic jewelry
Basic jewelry consists of products that sell the fastest and should always be available in the studio.
Labrets
- 1.2 mm labret – various lengths
- 1.6 mm labret – various lengths
- Labret with a ball
- Labret with a decorative end
Labrets are among the most versatile pieces of jewelry and can be used for many piercings, such as helix, tragus, or labret piercings.
Barbells
- Straight barbells
- Tongue barbells
- Industrial barbells
Bananas
- Eyebrow bananas
- Navel bananas
Hoops
- Segment ring
- Clickers
- Classic rings
Checklist – nose piercing jewelry
Nose piercing is one of the most frequently performed types of piercing in many studios, which is why having a suitable range of nostril jewelry is very important.
Nostril jewelry
- Nose labrets
- Nostril screw
- Small hoops
More about building an offering for this type of piercing can be found in the article core stock – a studio checklist for piercing jewelry.
Checklist – ear piercing jewelry
Ear piercing includes many different types of piercings, so studios usually keep a larger number of jewelry models intended for this area.
Basic models
- Cartilage labrets
- Small rings
- Clickers
Decorative models
- Clickers with stones
- Jewelry with decorative ends
Checklist – septum jewelry
Septum piercing is very popular, especially among clients looking for more expressive jewelry.
Most commonly used models
- Septum clickers
- Segment ring
- Rings
Minimum inventory levels
Many studios set minimum inventory levels for essential products.
For example:
- labrets – minimum 20–30 pieces
- rings and clickers – minimum 10–20 pieces
- barbells – minimum 10 pieces
Of course, the exact numbers depend on the number of clients and the types of piercings performed at a given studio.
Planning regular orders
Regular wholesale orders help maintain stable inventory levels and avoid shortages of essential products.
Many studios order jewelry monthly or every few weeks.
More about purchase planning can be found in the article piercing studio supplies – what to order regularly .
How to read a wholesale jewelry offer
When ordering jewelry, it is important to carefully check product specifications such as bar thickness, earring length, and ring diameter.
Understanding these parameters helps avoid mistakes when placing orders.
More about this topic can be found in the article wholesale piercing jewelry offer – how to read it .
Space for notes (printable version)
You can use the section below for notes during the inventory check.
- Products to reorder:
- Best-selling models:
- New products to test:
- Rotation notes:
Summary
An inventory checklist is a simple tool that can significantly facilitate jewelry management in a piercing studio.
Regular inventory checks help avoid product shortages, improve work organization, and enable better planning of wholesale orders.
FAQ – Jewelry inventory in a piercing studio
How often should inventory levels be checked in a piercing studio?
Many studios check their inventory once a week or before placing a larger wholesale order.
Which earrings should always be available in the studio?
The most important items are labrets, rings, clickers, and basic barbells in the most commonly used sizes.
Why is an inventory checklist useful?
It allows you to quickly check product stock levels, plan orders, and avoid shortages of the most important jewelry models.