Cartilage Piercing (Single) - $40 + Cost of Jewelry Cartilage Piercing (Double) - $65 + Cost of Jewelry This is any piercing on the ear that's not located on the earlobe. (Helix, Tragus, Rook, etc.) Starting Cost for Cartilage (Single) with Standard Gold Jewelry - $95 + Tax Starting Cost for Cartilage (Single) with Standard Titanium Jewelry with CZ Gemstone- $80 + Tax