Apollo Tattoo Studio keeps a full curated case of BVLA jewelry in Los Angeles at 2625 Main St in Santa Monica's Ocean Park, where piercer Bunny Vogt (curated ears since 2019) pulls pieces from the case and holds them against your existing piercings before anything goes near a needle. Every BVLA piece is designed, cast, and hand-polished in their own LA facility — the same city we open for you 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
We're needle-only, titanium-only — implant-grade ASTM F-136 for fresh piercings, solid 14k/18k gold from BVLA, Anatometal, Junipurr, NeoMetal and Kiwi Diamond once you're healed. The piercing takes seconds; healing takes weeks to months, which is why good jewelry, clean technique and steady aftercare are what turn a new piercing into one you will keep. Walk in and ask Bunny to show you the case.
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Other studios stock mall-grade jewelry. We don't.
BVLA was founded by Nick Martin in 1996 and has been designing, casting, and hand-finishing in their own LA facility ever since. No overseas outsourcing.
14k and 18k solid gold, platinum, and titanium meeting ASTM F136. The same biocompatible metals used for surgical implants — heals cleanly, never reacts.
Every BVLA piece is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for the life of the jewelry. We coordinate warranty and repair work for you.
From minimalist threadless ends to elaborate gem clusters. 150+ gemstones, 7 precious metals, new collections released through the year.
Every piece is hand-polished to a mirror finish. No rough edges to catch healing tissue. Smoother surfaces glide through piercings.
Conflict-free, ethically sourced diamonds and gemstones. Recycled precious metals to minimize environmental impact.
Apollo is a direct authorized retailer of Body Vision Los Angeles (BVLA) — meaning every piece we sell comes directly from BVLA's workshop, never through resellers or grey-market channels. We work with Megan at BVLA directly on custom orders, design consultations, and the rotating piece library we keep on hand at the studio.
BVLA is the gold standard in handcrafted solid-gold body jewelry — 14k and 18k yellow, white, and rose gold; ethically-sourced gemstones; designs that don't exist anywhere else. Every piece is made-to-order in BVLA's LA facility (15 minutes from Apollo by car) and arrives at the studio sealed and traceable.
What we keep in stock at Apollo: a curated collection of best-selling BVLA threadless ends, classic flatbacks, and seasonal pieces. What we order custom: everything else. The custom timeline is usually 4-6 weeks from order to arrival; appointments can be scheduled around expected delivery.
For curated ear projects featuring BVLA pieces, book a piercing consult first. Bunny Vogt has been styling ears at Apollo since 2019 and will map out a multi-piercing project that works with your existing jewelry and anatomy before any pieces are ordered.
Clear next step
30-minute slot with a piercer — pull pieces from the case, build out a curated stack
Recommended first step
Reserve a body piercing appointment with jewelry, placement, and timing confirmed.
Apollo's Premium Jewelry Partner
Since 1996, Body Vision Los Angeles has set the standard for professional body jewelry. Apollo carries BVLA because nothing else compares — lifetime guarantee, biocompatible materials, and over 3,000 original designs hand-finished in their LA factory.
Two ways BVLA jewelry attaches — both are biocompatible and built to last.
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Real reactions from clients after they swap in their first BVLA piece.
"Bunny walked me through the entire BVLA case and helped me build out a curated lobe stack. The quality of these pieces vs the cheap ones I came in wearing is night and day."
"Apollo is one of the few studios in LA that actually keeps a full BVLA selection in stock. I picked out a 14k gold threadless end for my helix and it's gorgeous."
"Came in for a routine downsize and ended up upgrading my conch to BVLA. Best decision — it sits flatter and looks like fine jewelry, not a piercing."
"I've been buying jewelry from BVLA through Apollo for years now. Lifetime guarantee is real — they helped me replace a missing CZ on a piece I bought in 2021."
Apollo was founded by Blue Mason in 2007. With 20+ years of body art experience, Blue brings master-level expertise to every piece. Read Blue's story →
Everything clients ask before their first BVLA fitting.
BVLA pieces are hand-crafted in Los Angeles by trained jewelers, using implant-grade gold, platinum, and titanium. Mall jewelry is mass-produced in overseas factories, often with mystery metals that trigger allergies and rough threading that catches in healing tissue. Every BVLA piece is hand-polished to a mirror finish so it glides through a piercing instead of irritating it.
You're paying for solid implant-grade metal (not plated), hand finishing, ethically sourced gemstones, and a lifetime manufacturing-defect guarantee. A BVLA piece is built to wear daily for decades — a cost-per-wear that easily beats fashion jewelry that fails in months.
BVLA is designed, cast, finished, and polished in their own Los Angeles facility. They don't outsource overseas. Apollo carries BVLA partly because we want to support an LA business doing the work the right way in our own city.
BVLA guarantees every piece against manufacturing defects for the life of the jewelry — gemstone settings, threadless pin function, finish, and casting integrity. Loss and accidental damage aren't covered, but anything that fails because of how it was made is.
Yes. Apollo coordinates with BVLA on resizing, gemstone replacement, and warranty work. Bring the piece in, we'll handle the rest.
No appointment needed to browse. Walk in during open hours and ask any staff member to show you the BVLA case. If you want a one-on-one styling consultation, we recommend booking a 30-minute slot so a piercer can pull pieces, hold them against your existing piercings, and talk you through fit.
Threadless BVLA uses a tension-fit pin that bends slightly to lock into a labret post — no screw threads to cross or strip, very easy to swap. Internally threaded ends screw into the labret post and offer slightly more security for heavy or oversized pieces. Both are biocompatible and safe for healed piercings; threadless is generally preferred for fresh or newer healed piercings.
Yes. BVLA uses implant-grade gold (14k and 18k), platinum, and titanium meeting ASTM F136. These metals are biocompatible — they're the same materials used for surgical implants. Most clients who react to fashion jewelry have zero reaction to BVLA.
Implant-grade titanium (ASTM F136) for the initial healing period. It's the most biocompatible metal known. Once you're fully healed, gold and platinum BVLA options open up. We'll guide you through what's safe and when.
Yes. BVLA does custom work — adjusting metals, swapping gemstones, sizing, or creating pieces from their core designs. Lead times are typically 4-8 weeks. Talk to your piercer at Apollo and we'll start the order with BVLA on your behalf.
Apollo is a working studio on Main Street in Santa Monica's Ocean Park — Blue Mason, Raa, David DaVinci and Hannah Newman in the tattoo chairs; Bunny Vogt running the piercing room. Implant-grade titanium, solid 14k and 18k gold, and a portfolio you can browse in person before any needle starts.
Walk in or book ahead — we hold same-day slots most days. The sentence is the tattoo. The images are only how it looks.
Apollo sits at 2625 Main St in Santa Monica, a block from the beach and easy to reach from anywhere on the Westside. Here's roughly how long it takes to get to us for tattoos and piercings:
There's metered street parking on Main Street and Ocean Park Blvd, plus a public lot on 2nd Street a short walk away. We recommend giving yourself an extra 10 minutes to park on weekends — Main Street gets busy with the farmers market and beach traffic. If you're running late, text us at the studio and we'll hold your appointment.
Walk in to browse, or book a 30-minute styling consultation.
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