Ear-piercing studio and jewelry store coming soon to Raleigh’s Village District
A national retailer offering ear piercings and hypoallergenic jewelry is opening its first Triangle location.
Rowan, a woman-founded and women-led company, is coming to Raleigh’s Village District, which was formerly known as Cameron Village. Company founder Louisa Serene Schneider grew up in North Carolina.
The store will open at 2043 Cameron St., next to apparel retailer Uniquities, later this summer, a Rowan representative told The News & Observer on June 10.
Rowan’s services and products
All ear piercings are performed by licensed nurses, according to the company’s website, and are done with a hand-pressurized device or a needle, not a gun. The nurses can handle piercings on people of all ages and ear placements, and they recommend after-care solutions to help customers heal.
Rowan sells hypoallergenic earrings, which are made with premium metals including 14-karat solid gold, gold vermeil, gold plating over sterling silver and sterling silver. None of the earrings contain brass, nickel or zinc.
Piercing appointments may be booked on Rowan’s website, but walk-ins are also accepted.
Locations in North Carolina
The Village District store will be Rowan’s first in the Triangle. The company has North Carolina locations in Charlotte and Winston-Salem, and another store is planned for Huntersville, near Charlotte.
More retailers coming to Village District
- Activewear boutique FP Movement is expected to open early this summer at 501 E. Daniels St. in the former Coastal Knot Bridal, The News & Observer previously reported. This will be the first Triangle location and the second in North Carolina. FP Movement is one of the brands under URBN, along with Free People, Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters.
- Postino WineCafe is also planning to debut at the Raleigh shopping center this summer, at 401 Daniels St. The wine bar offers a rotation of boutique wines from the U.S., regional craft beer and cocktails, The N&O previously reported. Food items available include charcuterie boards, panini, soups and salads.
Specials & upcoming events at Village District
- Jeni’s Ice Cream just unveiled new seasonal flavors: Sparkling Cherry Pie, Burnt Orange Dreamsicle, Tahini Oat Chocolate Cookie, Snow Cone and Double Dough.
- Former NC State basketball player and current associate athletic director Dereck Whittenburg will be at Rangoni Firenze Shoes on June 8 to sign copies of his book, “The Shot Heard Around the World.” The event begins at 2 p.m.
This story was originally published June 7, 2024 at 9:46 AM.
