Sizing Guide

Sizing Guide for Piercing Jewelry

Welcome to our piercing jewelry sizing guide! Choosing the correct size for your piercing jewelry is crucial for comfort, healing, and style. This guide will help you understand the key measurements—gauge, length/diameter, and ball/end size—and how to select the perfect fit for your piercing.

Understanding Piercing Jewelry Measurements

Piercing jewelry is measured in three main ways:

Gauge (Thickness): The thickness of the jewelry’s post or bar, measured in gauge (G) or millimeters (mm). Common gauges range from 22G (thinner) to 8G (thicker).
Length/Diameter: The wearable length of a barbell (e.g., for tongue or nipple piercings) or the inner diameter of a hoop (e.g., for septum or cartilage piercings), measured in millimeters or inches.
Ball/End Size: The size of the decorative ends (e.g., balls, gems, or charms), typically measured in millimeters.

Gauge Conversion Chart

Gauge sizes can be confusing. Use this chart to convert between gauge (G) and millimeters (mm):

Gauge (G)	Millimeters (mm)
22G	0.6mm
20G	0.8mm
18G	1.0mm
16G	1.2mm
14G	1.6mm
12G	2.0mm
10G	2.5mm

Common Piercing Types and Recommended Sizes

Here’s a quick reference for popular piercing types. Always consult with your professional piercer for personalized advice, especially for new or healing piercings.

Piercing Type	Gauge	Length/Diameter	Ball/End Size
Earlobe	20G–18G	6–10mm (barbell), 8–12mm (hoop)	2–5mm
Cartilage/Helix	18G–16G	6–8mm (barbell), 6–10mm (hoop)	3–4mm
Nostril	20G–18G	6–8mm (stud), 8–10mm (hoop)	1.5–3mm
Septum	18G–16G	8–12mm (hoop)	3–5mm
Lip/Labret	16G–14G	6–10mm (barbell)	3–4mm
Tongue	14G	14–16mm (barbell)	5–6mm
Nipple	14G–12G	12–16mm (barbell)	4–6mm
Navel	14G	10–12mm (barbell)	5–8mm

Note: Sizes vary based on anatomy, piercing age, and personal preference. New piercings may require longer lengths to accommodate swelling.

How to Measure Your Piercing

To find the right size, follow these steps or consult your piercer:

Check Your Current Jewelry:
- If you have jewelry that fits well, remove it and measure the gauge (using a gauge wheel or caliper) and length/diameter (using a ruler or caliper).
- For hoops, measure the inner diameter (not the outer circumference).
Measure Your Piercing:
- For barbells, measure the distance between the piercing holes (not including the ends).
- For hoops, measure the inner diameter needed to comfortably fit around the piercing.
Consider Comfort:
- Choose slightly longer barbells for new piercings to allow for swelling.
- Ensure hoops are large enough to move freely but not so large they snag.

Tips for Choosing the Right Jewelry

Material Matters: Opt for body-safe materials like implant-grade titanium, 14k/18k gold, or surgical steel to reduce irritation, especially for sensitive skin or healing piercings.
Anatomy Varies: Everyone’s body is unique. What fits one person may not fit another, so always measure carefully.
Healing Piercings: Use longer jewelry during healing to accommodate swelling. Switch to a snugger fit only after the piercing is fully healed (consult your piercer for timing).
Style Preferences: Larger decorative ends or charms may require a slightly larger gauge or length for balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if my jewelry is too tight or too loose?
A: Tight jewelry may cause irritation, swelling, or embedding. Loose jewelry may snag or move excessively. Consult your piercer if you’re unsure.Q: Can I change my jewelry size after my piercing heals?
A: Yes, but wait until the piercing is fully healed (typically 6–12 weeks for most piercings, longer for cartilage or navel). Always use clean hands and sterile jewelry.Q: What if I don’t know my piercing’s size?
A: Visit a professional piercer to measure your piercing or current jewelry. Avoid guessing to prevent discomfort or injury.

Great quality so far no issues

Great quality so far no issues, super comfortable and easy to remove and put back in.

Love the color but weak clasp

I had great luck on other rings from this company. However, the clasp on this is weak and comes undone constantly. I wear this as a septum ring.

Finally!

Finally! A smallish hoop that doesn't open on its on and fall off! Comfy too!

Great quality

Not a sturdy threadless. The top popped off after a couple days unfortunately.

Really like these!

Really like these! I wear these studs in the same ear piercing as a long pair.

It's cute but I can't wear it because it won't stay fastened

It's cute but I can't wear it because it won't stay fastened. The push in top comes right out even after following the directions.

No more nose bumps!

Got my nose pierced a couple months ago and was having so much trouble with it catching on things and getting bumps. Ever since switching to This nose ring, no bumps and it sits flush to my nose, so it has stopped catching on things as well. Love it!!

Perfect Size Hoops

Love these, I always mix of 16 and 18 gauge but these ended up working beautifully! The size of the hoops are perfect for everyday wear and I can actually sleep in them.

Great product! Excellent

Great product! Excellent price!

The fit is perfect and look great! Easy to put in

The fit is perfect and look great! Easy to put in. Would buy from this company again.

Used for downsizing

Used for downsizing. No issues at all. Material does not irritate my 6 week old piercings. Thank you!!

I personally ordered the wrong size

I personally ordered the wrong size, but the quality and material of the product is impeccable. I have very sensitive ears so I’m very particular about what jewelry is “safe” for me. The 100% pass the test!

It fit nicely and looks great! Have had no

It fit nicely and looks great! Have had no issues of irritation or anything or discomfort!

Perfect for wedding

This is a beautiful hoop, clicks in and out really nicely. Really adds a nice touch of sparkle to my nose ring for my wedding.

Not the best design

It was the right size and everything, but I'm going to be honest. The clicking closing snap was not the best thing. It took me forever to try to get it to work. I probably wouldn't buy this again

Thank you!!

Love my

Love my piece

It came really fast and I was not disappointed with the quality.

It came really fast and I was not disappointed. Very nice quality and the closure is so discreet, I have to search for it. So lovely that I ordered another piece again this week.

so easy to put in and the stone is very cute

so easy to put in and the stone is very cute.

Too much metal

The metal holding the cz is too dark and thick. I expected it to be less noticable and more dainty. The simple studs in gold titanium are nice

I ordered several items and haven't tried the hoops yet and already impressed Thank you

Fun stuff!! 😁

Easy to navigate website

Easy to navigate website, fast shipping

10/10!!

I love these titanium earrings! I’m a firefighter and just needed some simple studs I could wear to workout in, fight fires in, shower, sweat, you name it. They don’t tarnish or irritate my ears. They’re high quality and don’t leave a crushes or an odor. These are it!!

Was super hesitant to order due to the return policy

Was super hesitant to order due to the return policy, but glad I ended up doing it. Happy with my jewelry so far. Would be more inclined to order more if the return policy was better!

love the

love the barbell

Great customer service

Great customer service. Very nice jewelry.

Does not irritate my

Does not irritate my ears!

Fast delivery

Fast delivery, easy page to look through, good prices

Vital Piercings

So many styles to choose from, anyone looking for a style for any place one has a piercing , this is the place to go.

The nose ring was great quality

Great quality, exactly as described

quality was really good looked exactly like the picture

very cute and came quick. good quality! so small im afraid of dropping it lol

The jewelry was as described.

The item was as described

Bought from here before and needed a different size. Love them I got 20g 8mm length and 2.5 mm sized gems!! Super happy they helped my irritation bumps disappear.

This is really cute and comfortable. It's my new day to day wear. I barely notice it's there, in the best way.

The item is as described.

Great products and quick shipping

Item as described. Prompt shipping.

As described and arrived quick

As described and arrive quick

Cute little sparkly gem. Great

Perfect fit and awesome piece in my package, will order for myself refer my clients <3

Really great product. Thank you

Very good product. Would get again

These met my needs and were lovely

I love these. Would buy again

Great product!! Packaged well. Exactly as described

One two three four five

Very pretty will buy again

Can’t wait to wear in my Tragus

Perfect size and super cute!!

Love my items, just as decribed.

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