An orbital is two separate piercings connected through a stratigicly fitted and placed ring! A conch piercing should be pierced with a straight post/stud to ensure a happy and healthy heal. To install a ring into your conch piercing, you must wait at least the fully alloted healing time of 6-9 months. Many people need to wait longer to allow the healed piercing to mature enough to accommodate for a ring comfortably. Some people even find a ring in their well healed conch to be uncomfortable and