Dominick was amazing! It was amazing Got 3 ear piercings and he took his time. Recommend read more

Everything by private appointment which gave me a bit of hesitation; made an appointment to jewelry shop - extensive and high-quality jewelry selection; I have had enough cheap jewelry (piercing grade surgical steel but very blasé) , and I wanted high quality gold jewelry that was chic and permanent. Dominic is the amazing owner and sole employee! All jewelry comes with installation and changes (completed in a private back room) were easy and quick. Beautiful stdio if you have a friend/person waiting for you. read more

Since you have to put down a non-refundable, $100 deposit, I had a follow up question about pricing and a particular style of jewelry that my son wanted. He answered one email, said he carries a variety of jewelry, and never responded again. I dont know the price of the piercings. I dont know if he carries the studs my son wanted. It's by appointment only so we cant just walk into the business and look around to find out. Maybe a simple ear piercing was too boring for a piercing artist. read more

I came in to make an appointment today for an ear piercing, and he was nice enough to see me as a walk in. The moment I met Dominic is energy radiated such good positivity not only that, but I could tell he knew what he was doing. The environment was super beautiful, and calming. We could definitely could've talked for hours LOL. He has many ranges of earrings as well from Sterling silver to 14 karat the selection was amazing. I highly recommend him. You can tell he really loves his work and happy to be a client I'll definitely be back for more! Thank you Dominic! read more

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Great experience with Dominic at Gold Society Piercing! I was able to book online for a same day appointment. His shop is really unique and cool design, with tons of nice piercing jewelry options. I came in to see if Dominic could help re-pierce my 2 earring piercings that had closed up. Immediately Dominic told me that he thought the holes weren't fully closed up and that he could use a special tool to see if they were still there versus re pierce. He was right and he was able to do just that, super easy, quick and painless! He was able to help find my original holes and now I have my piercings back :) Dominic was super nice, professional, and knows his stuff! Definitely 10/10 and will go back and recommend him for anyone looking to get pierced. read more

Stopped by for a walk in and luckily Dominic was able to fit me and my friend in before his next appointment. The shop was super clean, sleek decor, and had a great selection of jewelry. Dominic was patient explaining the pricing and making recommendations for what kind of piercing and jewelry. I got a conch and my friend got a rook! Both piercings were super quick and mine was next to painless. It's been healing really nicely and I love the tiny flower I went with. Highly recommend! read more

I recently had a piercing done in a very unique/cartilage heavy spot, and have been dealing with a serious amount of swelling. Even though Dominic did not personally do the piercing, he was very kind and was able to help me get fitted with the right size bar to accommodate the swelling, and he provided me with instant pain relieve with a quick swap! His collection of jewelry is so fantastic! I originally only went in to get the new piercing swapped and ended up purchasing new jewelry for my tragus that he swapped for me as well. I also love that this is a standalone shop. I will definitely be back for my next piercing and any additional jewelry! read more

All around great service. My daughter was very nervous, she had been asking for a nose ring for three years and wearing little fake ones. Today we bit the bullet and got a real one. Dominic was very nice, explained the whole process and was very gentle and attentive. Very good experience. read more

I recently came in for an ear curation appointment. I've always wanted to venture into ear piercings beyond my lobes and I knew I was in good hands I've been following Dominic's work for sometime now. TL;DR: if you are looking for an experienced hand in the East Bay look no further. Book now. EXPERIENCE: CURATION Dominic has great energy and truly takes the time to get to know you. The first few minutes is to get to know you and what you are looking for. Everyone is different and Dominic is very receptive regardless of whether or not you have a strong vision or are open to let the spirit move you. I came without a strong POV of what I wanted and opted to let his creativity guide me. I normally opt for dainty studs and walked away with some subtle dangly pieces based on his recommendations. Dominic offered up a number of different options which works for me as I love optionality and made it easier to rule things out. He did not mind matching a few things a number of times for me. I did bring my own jewelry but opted for new pieces and walked away with 3 new piercings (2- flat, 1- lobe). I think the best part about this is it's a private appointment 1:1. I didn't feel rushed and I wasn't overwhelmed by other people in the shop which I can't say for larger shops. I could easily see all the options available. This alone makes the coin spent worth it. No one likes to feel like cattle moving through the line. EXPERIENCE: PIERCING I was really anxious about getting my flat/upper ear pierced. I had only my lobes pierced and knew that these would hurt more than my lobes. Dominic helped to ease my nerves, pumped me up and talked me through it. Everyone's pain thresholds are different. For me, once the piercing portion was over, I barely noticed them (though this will be short lived once I clean these babies out). SPACE/AMBIANCE The facility is very clean. Dominic takes extra care to keep his space tidy and hygienic. Fresh needles of course. No concerns in this area. THINGS TO KNOW - There is street parking that has a 2 hour limit but there is also a public garage just behind the building - Gold Society is located **inside** Phoenix Salon Suites. You'll need to message Dominic to let you in and locate his suite. - The space is intimate. Come alone or limit your guests to one person. - Be mindful that the curation cost listed is the minimum jewelry spend; it does not include the labor for any piercing so factor that into your budget read more

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Dominic is great! Went in today for a downsize from two recent piercings he did for me. I was running late (sorry) and he still greeted me professionally and gave great advice on a new earring. I'm in love with my piercings. Highly recommend. read more

Dominic is such a fantastic piercer and all around a fabulous human! I started going to him when he was at Zebra's. I then followed him to his Pleasant Hill studio and now onto his new Walnut Creek studio! His selection of jewelry is insane. I always have a hard time choosing what to pick. The one on one experience he provides from choosing jewelry to actually piercing you, is such a unique experience compared to other piercing places that I've been to. It creates a more customize and laid back experience. I will forever continue to go to Dominic for all my piercings read more

Dominic is very professional, yet compassionate. He is amazing at what he does and took the time to explain everything to my 18 yr son. His shop was clean, organized and had very interesting artifacts and art. We highly recommend his shop if you're looking to have piercings. Thanks Dominic. read more

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Dominic is amazzzzing! If you want beautiful, high end jewelry and an artistic, curative experience, Gold Society Piercing is so perfect. This is not your run of the mill burn and churn piercing shop. This is a one on one consultative appointment where Dominic provides all his attention, helps select jewelry, and helps design placement and piercing areas. I came in wanting a Daith piercing and swap out of jewelry for my already pierced helix. Unfortunately, my ear anatomy didn't support a daith piercing - who knew?! Dominic completely supported me to find another area to pierce and also helped me select the jewelry and design the lay out. I did not feel rushed, Dominic truly is a gifted artist and piercer. Also he has a phenomenal design aesthetic and I trust his opinion so much. I was able to relax and the piercing was so quick and painless. He has a great touch and soothing energy! I ended up with this beautiful conch piercing with the most exceptional gold and crystal leaf earring. For my helix I ended up with a ring with a crystal baguettes charm. Sooooooo beautiful. read more

Gold Society Piercing - Conch piercing with the gold and crystal leaf earring Dominic chose for me! - Piercing Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Amazing service and beautiful jewelry! I stopped by to buy a stud for my lobe since my old stud had randomly fallen out yesterday. I made an appointment online through the website; booking was a breeze and I was able to get a same day jewelry shopping appointment. The studio is located directly to the right of the Phenix Salons entry hallway. Dominic met me directly at the start of my appointment and guided me through all of my jewelry options, explaining the different choices of metals, sizes, and gemstones. Dominic has a lot of white gold and yellow gold lobe jewelry to choose from and it was difficult for me to make a decision since they were all so pretty! Since I'm planning to book a curation appointment within the next two months, where I plan on buying more jewelry, I settled on a gold stud with Swarovski crystal for $100. I think the prices are very fair and on par with other tattoo/piercing shops in the area. Jewelry installation is free for gold jewelry but I believe there maybe an additional installation price for titanium jewelry, which starts at $50 per piece for jewelry alone. The shop is very clean, quiet, and beautifully decorated. Dominic definitely knows jewelry well and even complemented me on some of my other ear pieces. I can't wait to come back! FYI, Dominic said the shop will be moving to downtown Walnut Creek to a bigger location sometime in June (I believe). read more

Jestrum done by Dominic. I was fairly nervous for this piercing, but he was calming, quick, and precise. It was virtually painless. Also added some dangles to my lobes. Can't wait to go back once I'm healed. read more

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I reached out to Dominic to remove my corkscrew type nose stud which I had gotten pierced just a month ago from somewhere else and wasn't able to remove it by myself and really didn't like it. Dominic was so amazing he not just helped me remove it so easily and carefully but he also changed it to beautiful three stone 14k gold push back stud. And it was such a pain free amazing experience. Also he was so particular about cleanliness and sterilizing the tools. I never got any keloid bumps and within a week I feel my piercing already feels healed and comfortable. I don't have any swelling. I will go back to him to get my jewelry changed to hoop and also get more piercing. Totally recommend this place. read more

Gold Society Piercing - Nose piercings - Piercing Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I just had my ears repierced after having had them sewn up by a plastic surgeon a few years ago. Dominick Pierrce was the utmost professional and kind, experienced piercer. He kept me comfortable the entire time. We just relaxed and chatted like we were old friends. I highly recommend him if you or any family member needs excellent work from an experienced professional in an extremely clean (cleaner than a hospital, and I know hospitals) environment. He really is an artist as he had to place the piercings between scar tissue and still make them look correctly on my ears and face. Thank you Dominick. read more

I've had 2 cartilage piercings that have been giving me issues for the past 3 ish years, and I was ready to remove them. After calling and researching a few places around my area, Gold Society had the best reviews and fairest price. There's free 2 hour parking right in front of the salon and in the neighborhood behind. The salon is situated inside Phenix Salon Suites. You'll have to call the salon when you arrive for your appt and they'll let you in. The piercing area was very clean and bright. After telling Dominic my issues, he went straight to work. He asked me about any allergies, confirmed the area around my piercings were a bit irritated, and as gently as he could, removed the piercings. He gave me advice on aftercare and how quickly my holes will close up. I was there less not even 10 mins and left feeling instant relief. I am grateful to have gotten such a quick appointment and solid advice from Dominic. The next time I want to get a piercing, I'll definitely visit Dominic. read more

Dom was recommended to me by a friend. I had wanted my nose done for almost 20 years! I told my friend she said "I have the best guy!" Dom is super sweet and professional. The vibe is hella chill. Dom is like the ultimate professional and extremely knowledgeable about his craft and his products. I opted for a Princess cut flat ring with champagne Diamond and white gold. The whole experience was over in 10 minutes. Dom walks you through the process like a surgeon explaining every step of the process. read more

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Dominic is absolutely amazing! Professional, kind, and a true artist. I've had other piercings and this was by far the best experience I've had. Dominic was thorough and took his time to ensure I was happy with what I was getting. He was also very welcoming of my family who tagged along. There is no doubt I will be returning to Dominic for any piercing services I need. Highly recommend! read more

I recently had my nose pierced here and my experience was lovely. Dominic is an excellent piercer, quick, and well priced. I highly recommend going to him if you're looking to get something pierced. He takes sterilization and cleanliness seriously. read more

Experienced a lovely ear curation appt with Dominic yesterday. I have previous piercings from him so I knew that I was in good hands, but what I walked away with was far beyond my expectations. The time and care he spent with me carefully selecting every single piece of jewelry was remarkable. He was attentive and patient throughout the appt. His studio is beautifully decorated, clean and welcoming. His jewelry selection is fantastic and he is knowledgeable about every piece. He ensured I was comfortable throughout the process of adding a few new piercings, all while we had fun conversation and shared a lot of laughs! I will definitely be returning again and highly recommend Dominic! Thanks for making my 40th birthday special! read more

Wow! Dom is the ultimate rockstar of an artist/piercer. From consult, to creatively curating with you, the energy, vibes, and ultimate end product are unmatched. Most of my life I had only my ears pierced. After meeting Dom, I went from 2 ear piercings to 9 ear piercings! Lol. There is such a blanket of calmness, knowledge and professionalism he gives to his clients, it's hard to not want to come back. This place is a definite must visit if you're in the Bay Area and need anything pierced! read more

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Dominic was amazing! He walked me through everything in terms of after care and what to expect since it was my first piercing ever. I was really nervous but he made me feel like I was in good hands. Thank you Dominic! read more

Awesome service and experience with Dominic! Went in for a couple piercings and Dominic was patient and helpful with helping me decide on placement and jewelry sizing. Dominic has a very relaxed and chill vibe, felt very comfortable throughout the whole experience. Piercing went quick! Dominic is precise, fast, everything is sanitary/sterilized. Easy and accessible parking. Would happily return for a few more piercings with Dominic! read more

He did a great job with all 4 piercings! He made me feel comfortable with minimal pain! Very accommodating and truly cares about his clients! read more

Welp I went back AGAIN to add more piercings (no surprise here!) during one of Dom's many specials that he offers, and of course, I am so in LOVE and OBSESSED with my new daith and forward helix on my left ear. My mom had come with me to my appointment to check out jewelry options as she had been on the fence about getting a flat on her right ear. And did she walk out of Dom's studio with a piercing? Oh yes she sure did and she loves it! We love Dominic and his work! Highly recommend coming to him for new piercings and new jewelry! He has such beautiful options and he is just THE BEST!! read more

He did an AMAZING job i was in and out of there in less than 20 min. I had got a dermal chest piercing from another shop but pulled on it. He was able to book me that day and place it back in place so quick !! I am definitely coming back !! Thank youu read more

Gold Society Piercing - dermal - Piercing Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I can't say enough great things about Dominic. Me and my daughter have been getting pierced by him for over three years. He's done at least a dozen piercings between the two of us and took me from single lobe piercings to fully dripped-out ears. His style is spot-on; I recently had him curate a yellow gold look on both ears and I get compliments on the design all the time. And his customer-centric mindset is amazing. He never hesitates to go above and beyond for his clients. I won't trust anyone else with our piercings. read more

Where do I start!?!?? From the beginning DOM IS A PHENOMENAL PIERCER! I have been going to him for the past 10 years! I have gotten my nipples pierced, my tragus on both ears, my conch on both ears, my rook on both ears, my daith on one ear need to go back for the other ear, etc. I have a total of 19 piercings, I have gotten all possible piercings for my ears and I WANT MORE! I also have my nose pierced and I have two piercings on one side of my nose. I trust dom with everything and anything when it comes to my piercings. I will go in and just let Dom do his magic and give me what other space I have with another piercing! I am picky and I trust Dom with all my heart and all my piercings. I'm getting married in March and I can't wait to have him do an amazing creation for my wedding. If you're thinking of getting a piercing....don't think JUST DO! You won't regret it with Dom, you're going to want to go back for MORE! You're in great hands with Dom so go make that appointment and go get that piercing you have been thinking about! Cuz you're going to be happy!!! read more

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Several years ago, I got 3 piercings on my upper ear, somewhere in SJ.. loved them but honestly the place I went to didn't teach me too much about aftercare, etc. By the time it was time to downsize the posts, I randomly went to see Domenic. He was awesome and dealt with me (a chicken when it comes to piercings!) so patiently. By the time I was ready for more, I went back and had Domenic do 2 rook piercings, 4 lobe piercings & a Tragus (within the span of about a year). Domenic is the BEST at what he does from accuracy to demeanor to professionalism! I am picky AF when it comes to who is going to pierce me or have an opinion on my ears and he is the only one I would ever trust! read more

Gold Society Piercing - Rook piercing and tragus piercing - Piercing Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Doesn't seem right that there are only five stars to give Dom who is without a doubt the best piercer in the Bay Area (not to mention an awesome person overall). Several years ago Dom pierced my daith since then he's done 12 more piercings for me. His style and eye for design make him the perfect piercer for you if you are ultimately looking to have a full ear curation. I get so many compliments on Dom's work on my ears. Something you might not consider when getting pierced is the long term outcome and all of my piercings have healed without issues. I recently moved out of state and I know if I want anymore piercings I'll need to come back to the Bay Area to see Dom. read more

Gold Society Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Dominic is absolute the best. I have been going to him for my piercings for the last year and a half. I love his work, he is a true artist. I will not go to anyone else. He's also great with kids, he was so kind and patient when my niece had her ears pierced. A few of my friends and family have gone to him as well(adults and kids) and everyone loves his work. He's kind, charismatic and fabulous and at his job. I highly recommend him. Can't wait to get my next piercing done soon. read more

I have been seeing Dom the last several years for all my piercing inquiries and maintenance. Dom is super knowledgeable, patient and an absolute sweetheart. He is always helpful when I have any questions or concerns. Dom is so creative and helps me with my styling. I'm the process of an ear curation using Buddha organic jewelry. I was having a difficult time with my conch piercing and I started to develop a small keloid. Dom had me on a sea salt / cleaning regimen, I went back every couple weeks to downsize my bar and eventually the problem resolved. During that process he was always happy to help me, I appreciated his knowledge and patience! I cannot wait to go see him soon and add to my ear! read more

Gold Society Piercing - Eat curation process - Piercing Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I won't be going to any other piercing studio after going to see Dom! He is so knowledgeable, professional and nice! His studio is super clean and his jewelry selection is so much better than any studio I've been too. Don't hesitate to book! read more

Always such a pleasant experience visiting Dom, who is so kind, funny, and gentle. The jewelry here is top notch and the studio is so clean! My ears are really sensitive making it difficult for piercings to last but they have healed so well after being pierced here. I can't wait to come back for more! read more

Amazing. Products selection is superior and comprehensive. He is an absolute artist and so kind and so gentle. Just the best experience I could have asked for. So much so I went for 3 piercings with beautiful pieces. Cannot recommend enough. read more

Dominic is a fantastic piercer and makes every visit one to remember. I haven't gone back to a different piercer since my first visit with him, he will be the only person I trust with my piercing needs. He's extremely easygoing, great at listening to what you want, and also amazing at giving creative advice. His talent is unreal and I highly recommend for those of you who are considering making an appointment you will not be disappointed. read more

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I've been going to Dom for a couple year now. Dom is a wonderful piercer and artist! He is THE best, trustworthy and has an eye for curations. He is open and honest about what will look good and what he thinks will look best on your body, which I appreciate! He is also super easy to talk and so kind. He knows what he is doing, Dom is the only piercer I would trust with any new piecing or any new curations. I have always left the studio happy and excited about my jewelry. I get so many compliments about my ears. I am always looking for reasons to go back to him for more! read more

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Loved being pierced by Dominic! I was super nervous for this piercing and he was very chill, fun, and thorough. He takes cleanliness and precision seriously. It was an overall great experience! read more