Apollo Tattoo Studio is one of the few studios in Los Angeles to carry a full curated case of BVLA (Body Vision Los Angeles). Every piece is designed, cast, and hand-polished in BVLA's own Los Angeles facility — the same city where we open for you each day.
BVLA is the gold standard for body jewelry: implant-grade metals, hand finishing, conflict-free gemstones, and a lifetime manufacturing-defect guarantee. Walk in and we'll show you the case.
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5,000+ clients 
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.
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.
Discover the pinnacle of body art at Apollo Tattoo Studio, where luxury meets creativity. Our expert team crafts stunning work using only the best materials and state-of-the-art processes.
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Apollo welcomes BVLA clients from across LA's premium neighborhoods.
Cities:
Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Bel Air, Westwood
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