Dorje Adornment  is in a category all it's own. A category of #1. Professional. Clean. Friendly. Caring. Great layout. Not cluttered. Nick is right there to welcome you in. I talked with Dana about sterilization techniques and they are above regulations with their standard of care and their processes even having backup!! As a dental hygienist I care about this and think about these things. Dana was great and  made a my experience pleasant and informative. Read Less

Place is so relaxing. They have so many jewelry options it's insane! Went in to get my tongue pierced and met with Tom. He checked my tongue and determined it'd be best if I didn't do my tongue because of its anatomy. So we talked about other piercings. I let him know I had my daith and rook done and I'd like to get them again. So before he pierced them he checked to see if they were still open and they were!! Yay!! He put new jewelry in and I absolutely love them!! We couldn't believe they were still open! But he is an awesome guy. Super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Read Less

My friend and I were going to get our noses pierced at a local place today. The website stated that they did piercings, we know someone who has been pierced there, however when we got there they told us that they no longer do piercings. After some google searching we found Dorje Adornments and decided to check it out. It's a super clean shop, staff was knowledgeable and professional, and the piercer walked me through the entire process from start to finish. On top of that, they have a substantial selection of jewelry, and not only for new piercings. There was a kick ass pair of earrings that I will probably go back for and countless other pieces that I'd definitely buy in the future. The space was not only clean, but very comfy. Good vibes, the kind of place you wanna stay and hang out for a while. We were lucky to have found this shop on a whim and I plan to return. I've had a long list of piercings (and tattoos) and one dermal in multiple shops around the country, and I was seriously impressed by this shop. It's the first place I've been that I'd consider letting my daughter get her ears pierced at, and that's saying something. Thank you so much Marley and Dorje Adornments !!! My nose is much more adorable now! Read Less

I've had five piercings done here (all on my ears) and each session was by a different piercer. Nick, Marley, Tom, and Dana are all wonderful. They all answered my questions, never rushed me, were kind, professional, and the shop is very clean. I could never go anywhere else. The price is worth it. Read Less

Love this place! I't super clean and the jewelry is way better quality and aesthetic than other local places. The service is great and Tommy's the best. Always makes you feel comfortable and like you chatting with a friend. He'll guide you to a perfect piece of jewelry based on what you're looking for, style, and price. Read Less

The best piercing shop I have ever been to. I live in Virginia now and still will ONLY go to Dorje. They’re the only piercers I trust! You will never be talked into something or upsold, they genuinely want to get to know you as a person and figure out what will work best for you. The jewelry selection is amazing, the hardest part is deciding what jewelry to get because all of the options are amazing! Can’t wait to make another trip home and stop in! Read Less

After giving the shop a second chance, I was welcomed with open arms and treated very well. I am very pleased with the service I recieved and the professionalism by Nick and the others. The quality of merchandise is wonderful, and the environment is very clean and esthetically pleasing. They have earned my business from now on. Thanks guys! Read Less

Dorje has an amazing, knowledgeable staff. They are caring, funny & put you at ease. The jewelry selection is stunning. I have had custom peices designed and ordered for my personal taste. I trust my body to no one else. It's always a win with Dorje! Read Less

I went with my mom and my cousin. I got my nose pierced, my mom got her Rook and upper cartilage pierced as well as her nose re-pierced, and my cousin got her tragus and her upper cartilage pierced. They happily answered tons of questions about random stuff relating to all sorts of piercings and the jewelry they have on hand (which is gorgeous and great quality). They are a little difficult to spot from the road, but the GPS got us there fine! I definitely plan to return again once I decide what I want to get next! They are pricier than some of the standard shops you think of with piercing, but you are 100% getting what you pay for and more. Read Less

ABSOLUTELY LOVELY I was prolly in there for 15 mins tops without an appointment. The staff is wonderful and educated perfectly. A bit expensive but I’d rather pay a bit more for a better healed piercing and better quality jewelry. Overall, A WONDERFUL PIERCING SHOP!! Read Less

I just got my Septum done here. Sara was so nice and informational and was very knowledgable and Tom, my piercer, was AWESOME!! So patient and very reassuring! I was VERY nervous but he really worked hard to make sure that I would be able to flip the piercing up into my nose, he even ended up switching their standard piercing out for an even smaller one which was harder for him to work with, so mad props there! Loved the service overall and definitely will be recommending and returning for more! :) Read Less

Dorje is by far the best piercing studio in Rochester. They are a member of APP, which is crucially important to consider when researching where to get pierced. Additionally, they don’t sell cheap-quality jewelry, so you’ll never have issues with your piercings due to low-quality metals like nickel, and you’ll look fabulous and polished no matter the piece(s) you choose! The number one thing that I love about Dorje is that every single person that works there is so wonderful, kind and genuinely considerate—Nick and Sara in particular always make my day and always take the time to thoroughly answer any questions or resolve any problems I may have. I’ve been educated so much by the staff at Dorje since my first visit, and I can confidently say that I’ve never left the shop feeling confused about aftercare instructions. Nick has done virtually all my piercings so far, minus one nostril piercing I had done in a very sub-par shop in California, and I refuse to go to anybody else! Go to Dorje if you want an extremely positive piercing experience in a beautiful, tasteful and impeccably clean environment. Read Less

Great shop! It's a little on the expensive side, but hey, you get what you pay for. All the people that work there know what they are doing and are very kind and cool. I've gotten a couple piercings done here and my next one will definitely be here :p Read Less

Whether you’re looking for a new piercing or simply keeping an eye out for great jewelry pieces, I would recommend Dorje in a heartbeat! I decided to make an appointment after hearing multiple people absolutely rave about the amazing work, jewelry, and piercers at Dorje Adornments. The studio itself was incredibly welcoming, clean, and very organized. And the piercers here are absolute artists through and through. I had the pleasure of working with Dana as well as Nick during my first visit to the studio and they were fantastic! While Nick guided my jewelry selection, flawlessly, Dana took care of my nostril piercing. The piercing experience was exceptional, far superior to my previous experiences at other shops. Dana was thorough, professional, and super friendly! Right away, I was walked through each step, both for the piercing and the aftercare. Asking about my preferences on placement and the angle for the jewelry, Dana made sure to take into account my future plans for the piercing (hoops, posts, etc.). Dana made sure I felt comfortable with the entire process, happy with my piercing, and even made me laugh/smile throughout the appointment. I look forward to working with Dana again soon! Nick was also incredibly kind, personable, and very knowledgeable. I worked with Nick to develop a jewelry plan/layout for my current piercing as well as future piercings. Taking the time to look at my personal anatomy, Nick was able to recommend jewelry options that would work for my face and my preferences. And not once did I feel rushed or pressured to make a selection. Nick’s expertise and eye for selecting the perfect pieces was exceptional! I am thrilled with the selection and excited to work with Nick again in the future. Read Less

I'm really not much for stories, but here goes. This one is special.My 6-year old finally asked for earrings. We knew it was coming, but wanted her to make her own decisions.I knew I wanted to avoid the mall and take her to a piercing parlor. I posted on Facebook looking for recommendations. 5 people from different social circles recommend Dorje, so I figured it was at the very least worth looking at their website.So....... Take your time and READ if you're making arrangements for a child. For a child under 12, they require a consultation. You also need to bring the child's birth cert and your photo ID for the piercing. Setting up an appointment was not fun , but it was probably my fault for emailing instead of just calling. Consultation hours are Tues - Fri from noon to 7PM (call to veirfy).We finally set up a consultation at 3 on a Friday. We show up 20 minutes early and the crew is having lunch outside. Sara drops everything and spend the next 10 minutes talking to "the creature" about getting earrings, and the do's and don'ts, hygeine and cleanliness, precautions.... all in a way that a 6-year old understands. We then meet with Tom, the piercer. He talks through the procedure and even demonstrates what to expect. And that was it. We were encouraged to call or email with any additional questions. We left to "think it through."I made another appointment for the following Friday. When I called, they made sure to verify that I've had a consulation before making the piercing appointment.The big day finally arrives, and we're greeted with much enthusiasm. Sara recognised us as we walked in, and this put the kid at ease immediately. My creature was very excited to see that Tom would be the one who'd do the piercing. We started off with the kiddo picking out her own earrings. While she was doing that with Tom, I fill out some paperwork, and hand over the birth cert and my drivers licence for Sara to make copies.We're then taken into the room. Tom starts by recapping the procedure and asking the kid again if she has any questions, if she's sure she wants earrings, if she understands what's about to happen. And importantly, that she can call a stop to the whole thing whenever she wants, that she was in control, and that no one is making her do this.The piercing itself went very smoothly. the single longest bit seemed like Tom making sure both sides were lined up properly when he marked the ear lobes with a marker. Tom pierced one ear, and let the creature jump off the table to take a look in the mirror, and it was then back for #2. And that was it. We were given a pressurised bottle of saline for cleaning, the creature got a goodie bag, we paid, and left. We'll be back in a month for a check-up.So.... all in all, it was an outstanding experience. It took a while, but I don't think I'd have it any other way. It is obvious that they care about what they do, take it seriously, and are very much comfortable working with children. We'll definitely be back for the next kid when she's ready for earrings. Read Less

I couldn't decide what piercing to get rook or daith. I asked the staff and they gave me their honest opinion and knowledge about each. I have a conservative job so ended up with the rook (original plan). I am beyond ecstatic about it. Nick was awesome, could barely tell he was piercing my ear. They made sure I left with proper after care supplies and instructions. I knew if I had any further questions, I could call them. Amazing people and great customer service! Read Less

Absolutely thrilled--Tom pierced my 8 year old daughter's ear lobes and was incredibly gentle and reassurring with her. He explained every step of the procedure and asked her permission at each step. She had a great experience and loves her new jewelry! I also had my daith done, and had a great experience, too. Love it. Read Less

Yesterday was my first experience at Dorje Adornments and it was awesome! The staff was friendly, my piercer was very thorough and explained every step. I immediately felt I was in great hands and I love my new piercings! This shop is high quality and offers a variety of beautiful jewelry. Read Less

Got my septum done here and I have to say it was the most pleasant experience I had! The staff is excellent and knowledgeable! The jewelry is higher end and can be pricey but that is because they are all hand crafted . They also stalk jewelry for gauged and non gauged ears that are beautiful! Read Less

Tom is awesome. always comin back to this place every time I'm home in Rochester bc they have the most beautiful jewelry and friendly, helpful staff. pricey but worth it since you're putting it in your face/wherever Read Less

My first experience in having a professional piercing in my nose! These group of folks were awesome! They listened and were so supportive! Everything was explained and they just help you through each step. I would and will recommend this place to anyone! Thank you all for listening to me what a fantastic bunch of folks you are! Read Less

Nick had helped heal my high nostrils that I had prior coming to him by replacing my incompatible jewelry with the most beautiful, high quality rose gold opal studs I had ever seen. I had a career working with animals and my studs frequently got lost, the whole shop was and is always so accommodating in fitting me in to replace my jewelry. Sara always has the best jewelry recommendations and is very easy to talk to. Because of the high quality materials used in their jewelry, some of it can run steep in price- Sara and the rest of the shop are helpful in letting you know how much everything is upfront, just incase you're like me and may need to plan a paycheck or two to dedicate to new and unique jewelry. Tom is also a miracle worker if you're looking to see if old piercings are still open. He's been able to reopen my nostrils and septum that had been without jewelry for several years. Through working with him through the years he's come to know my tastes in jewelry and too has made some very good jewelry recommendations- he recently set me up with a very simple and elegant clicker for my septum that I absolutely love. The cost of the services are comparable to other shops in the area and the jewelry can range from under $20 to the couple hundred for jewelry in golds and precious stones. They also have a beautiful selection of necklaces and earrings for non stretched ears (I bought a pair of solid gold bee studs from there that I had been eyeing for years finally, they're complimented on almost every day). I recommend this shop above all others in the city. True competency in all their employees when it comes to their trade and running a business where the customer is always accommodated is what you'll get when you come here. Read Less

I got my septum pierced by Marley and it was a great experience! The entire time, he told me what he'd be doing to my nose and what each tool was for. I never felt unprepared for what was about to happen, and he also made sure to inform me of the entire aftercare process. I got the piercing done earlier today, and I've barely felt any pain except for the occasional soreness. I definitely would recommend them to anyone looking to get a piercing. The atmosphere was great, and my nerves about possible pain went away immediately. Read Less

Amazing. Definitely coming back. If you want to get a first time piercing or a fix or even just to update jewelry, go here. It is a little on the expensive side but wouldn't you rather pay for what you get? They're extremely gorgeous coming from Anatometal or something I forgot but the jewelry is amazing I love it and I'm coming back to get a different nose ring after mine heals :) Read Less

Marley performed my ear piercings and I was impressed by his precision and the way he explained each step. The results were great and I can't believe that I had no pain after the proceedure. The shop is extremely clean and proper sterilization techniques are used. I highly recommend this business. Read Less

Over the last 14 years, I've had a bunch of miscellaneous body parts pierced but hadn't had anything done recently. Back in the day, we used to go to whatever tattoo parlor was open and within driving distance to get pierced, not paying much attention to cleanliness or quality. Now that I'm older and wiser, I was on the search for the best and cleanest place in Rochester before I let anyone stick a needle through me.After seeking advice on Facebook, Dorje came up multiple times. I heard they were usually busy so I showed up at 11:45 on a Saturday and waited until they opened at 12, and I was the first one there. The girl at the desk was super sweet and showed me my jewelry options for what I wanted pierced. I completely forgot it was the weekend of the tattoo expo so they had a bunch of their jewelry with them at the expo. I was slightly disappointed because a lot of their cases were empty and I've heard their jewelry is amazing. I'll have to go back to see more of it in the near future. My piercer was Tom and he was super cool. He was so personable and made me feel comfortable. He explained everything that was going on and exactly what he was doing. He was also very knowledgeable on piercings in general. He explained after care very clearly but they also gave me a pamphlet in which everything was outlined.I will definitely be back, if not for another piercing it'll be for help with changing my jewelry. They're great there and I would recommend them to anyone! Read Less

Dorje Adornments is awesome. Everyone there is very welcoming and professional, plus their selection of jewelry is beautiful. I had my nostril pierced there by Marley a few months ago and it was nearly painless and has healed well. Marley also checked to see if my navel piercing was still open. He found that it was able to be reopened, which was great since I got to choose such nice new jewelry for it. The reopening was done gently and painlessly as well. I will be returning for future piercings as well as new jewelry. Thanks! Read Less

They were very professional and clean. I got my first non eat piercing here (My septum) and they were really nice about it. They were explaining how it would feel and how I would need to take care of it without being condescending about it, which was a bit of a worry for me. Their jewelry is also very high quality. Read Less

As everyone knows (or will know after reading this), I am a total chickenshit when it comes to pain. Yet I really wanted to get my nose pierced. Aka have someone put a needle through my nose. No big deal. I hemmed and hawed on it for a while before I decided to grow a pair and take care of it. Dorje Adornments came highly recommended by a close friend and so my decision was made.Making the appointment was painless (I was able to get in the same week). When I arrived for the appointment, the entire staff was very patient with me. I took forever to pick out the nose stud I wanted. I wanted to buy every earring too. I learned that I am easily distracted by shiny gold things.The unfortunate chosen one to pierce my nose was Nick (also the owner). I was quite nervous during the appointment. Nick took his time talking me off the ledge, repeatedly reassured me that blood will not actually come gushing out of my nose and yes, I will be able to blow my nose. He was very meticulous. He took his time picking out the right spot to pierce for my nose. Finally when it was time to actually put the needle through, he talked me through it. It took 3 seconds and I cried a single tear (I have an eye witness!).The aftercare was thoroughly explained to me. I remembered most of it even though I spent most of that time staring at the new bling on my nose. I was also provided a pamphlet with aftercare instructions.If I ever become brave enough to get something else pierced, my first and only stop will be Dorje. I highly recommend them for us piercing novices! Read Less

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting some of the Dorje family and they were all simply awesome! So welcoming and down to earth, it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The BEST part was Tom the adorable and totally personable young man who pierced my nose! He set me at ease instantly with his professional manner and down to earth personality. My piercing came out amazing and we had the best chat while he did it. I highly recommend stopping in to see them if you're thinking of a piercing, it was a great experience, one I won't soon forget. Thanks so much, I love it!! <3 Read Less

If there was an option for 6 stars, I'd give it to this place! My sister and I went in for matching upper cartilage piercings, and we had the best experience. Tom, the staff member who pierced us, was incredibly friendly and so informative. He had us laughing the whole time. He answered all our questions, and even responded promptly to our questions when we emailed several days after. The place was super clean and the choices for jewelry were very nice, ranging from beautifully simple to entrancingly complex. It was on the pricey side (around $80 for piercing, jewelry, and tip), but worth every penny! I couldn't recommend this place highly enough.Read Less

Love love love LOOOVVEEEE this place! Tom is a genius and the most amazing person ever. He did a conch piercing for me and honestly it was such an amazing experience! He talked me through everything and was sooooooo sterile in the procedure. I can't wait to go back for another piercing. Also, this is my new go to spot for amazing jewelry-their collection is phenomenal!!!!! I'm obsessed. The whole thing from walking in to walking out was less than 30 mins for me and my best friend, that included a healthy dose of sass and jokes. Did I mention Toms the best ever?! Read Less

I'll start out by saying that this shop has the most beautiful selection of jewelry for all of your body modifications and piercings. All of their pieces are unique looking and truly spectacular. The staff is excellent. I called last Thursday about 4 minutes before they closed to make an appointment for Saturday, then called again 2 minutes later to move the time down a little in the day. They were very friendly and accommodating which I appreciated because I felt like a real pain in the butt.  When you arrive you fill out the basic paperwork and then check out all the awesome jewelry while you wait for them to get ready for you (which only took about three minutes). The staff was extremely knowledgeable and explained all of the different pieces of jewelry that I could pick from, how they were different, and what they personally suggested. When I showed up Saturday the staff was just as nice in person. Tom was the person who actually took care of my piercings and he was very professional and did an amazing job. He was very thorough with all of the information; before, during, and explaining the after-care part.I was given a pamphlet with the information Tom had mentioned, plus it included about 9 different ways to get in touch with of their crew should anything funky come up or happen. The attention to detail here is second to none and the staff is amazing. This is the place to go for piercings. Read Less

Dorje is a cleana nd professional shop. They have unique jewelry and are knowldegable. The palce is hard to find, off Alexander street but well worth the look. If you are looking for unique jewlery this is the place! Read Less