However , heavy earrings worn over extended periods of time may lead to stretching of the earlobe and the piercing .
The size is ultimately limited by the physical capacity of the earlobe to hold the earring without tearing .
Heavy earrings worn over extended periods of time may lead to stretching of the earlobe and the piercing .
The size is ultimately limited by the physical capacity of the earlobe to hold the earring without tearing .