Welcome to Runestone Piercing.
Offering professional body piercing services in Covington, Ky, serving the greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. Our lead piercer has approximately 25 years of experience in the industry. We carry a variety of jewelry options, from implant grade titanium to 18k gold for new piercings - always internally threaded or threadless styles.
Monday, 1-9PM
Tuesday, closed
Wednesday, 1-9PM
Thursday, 1-9PM
Friday, 1-10PM
Saturday, 1-10PM
Sunday, 1-9PM
Come visit us!
We are located on the second floor of Swayne on Main in Mainstrausse Village in Covington, Ky! The building is maybe 1 minute off of I-75, with plenty of free street parking around. Not into driving around? There is also a parking lot right across the street! Main Street in Covington is full of independently owned shops, restaurants, and bars. One could easily spend a day browsing the shops, tasting some wonderful food, getting a fancy new haircut, and getting a new piercing, or picking out some jewelry!
Come see what Covington has to offer!
eGift Cards available now!
eGift Cards available now!
Introducing eGift cards! Available to purchase online or in store. The lucky recipient receives and email/text from Square, and boom! eGift card sent! No worries about losing a card, as it is digital!
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Bringing a minor? Bring these things also!
Minors under the age of 16 are only permitted to get earlobe piercings in the state of Kentucky.
Minors over the age of 16 are able to receive most piercings including any area of the ear, nostril, septum, navel, eyebrow, lip, and bridge with parental consent and consultation with a piercer.
For the minor:
Parent/Legal Guardian present
Picture ID*
Notarized letter of permission.**
For the parent/legal guardian:
Picture ID (Driver’s license, passport, State ID.)
If a legal guardianship, paperwork proving guardianship is required.
*Driver’s license, driving permit, state ID, Passport, KY Kids ID are acceptable. School IDs, birth certificates, SS cards, are NOT valid forms of ID.
**You may download this document and bring it in. We have an onsite notary!
Meet the piercers!
James started piercing in 1998 and offers all piercings detailed on this website. Over the years James has refined his technique with a client central focus on comfort.
Allison entered the world of body piercing & art in 2023. Skills gained from her former jobs as an artist, chemist, horse trainer & instructor, and teacher have made the transition to body piercing a smooth one.
Allison is cleared on the most common piercings. Some piercings are still being offered at a discounted rate for learning purposes! Keep an eye on her IG to stay up to date!
How much does it cost?
All piercings are the service fee, plus the cost of jewelry. Implant grade titanium options start between $20-$35 for most piercings. The service fee’s below are per piercing.
Piercing fee: $35
Jewelry Change: $10 per 3 piercings.
Dermal anchors, surface bars, and genital piercings between $35-$50, depending on placement and anatomy.
We love to curate!
Below are a summary of diagrams with some common piercings we can do on the face and ears! Everyone has anatomy unique to them, and we love to help curate with clients! Not all piercings pictured.
