Our standard sizes for the small hoop earrings are: 8mm or 1/4 inch (inside opening is 6.5-7mm) 10mm or 3/8 inch (inside opening is 8.5-9mm) 12mm or 1/2 inch (inside opening is 10-11mm)
In this regard, how do I know what size my earrings are?
An earring can be measured by its 2 diameters: inner diameter and outer diameter (since earring is made of wire which has some thickness). All our piercing hoops are measured by their INNER diameter.
One may also ask, what size is 40mm earrings?
Hoop Earrings: A Size Guide
| Diameter in millimeters | Diameter in inches |
|---|---|
| 40 | 1.57 |
| 45 | 1.77 |
| 50 | 1.96 |
| 55 | 2.16 |
What is the size of 12mm?
| MM | Approximate Size In Inches | Exact Size In Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 10mm | Little over 3/8 Inch | 0.39370 Inches |
| 11mm | 7/16 Inch | 0.43307 Inches |
| 12mm | Just short of 1/2 Inch | 0.47244 Inches |
| 13mm | Little over 1/2 Inch | 0.51181 Inches |
What are the sizes of hoop earrings?
Selecting Your Hoop Earring Size
- Huggie and Small Hoops (Under 20mm)
- Medium Hoops (20mm to 40mm)
- Large Hoops (50mm and Over)
- Width.
- Precious Metals.
- Yellow Gold: Classic, Traditional, Pairs Well With Warm Skin Undertones.
- White Gold: Chic, Sophisticated, Pairs Well With Cool Skin Undertones.
How many mm is a standard earring?
A
| Gauge | Millimeter | Inch |
|---|---|---|
| 16g | 1.2mm | 3/64″ |
| 14g | 1.6mm | 1/16″ |
| 12g | 2mm | 5/64″ |
| 10g | 2.4mm | 3/32″ |
What is the perfect hoop earring size?
11mm to 14mm
What is the smallest earring size?
These 1mm (1/32 inch in Diameter) Nose Studs / Ball Stud Earrings are smallest possible size and are barely larger than the ear posts themselves.
What size are starter earrings?
Most earlobe piercings are around 20 gauge to 18 gauge. The average stud earrings are size 20 gauge.
Is 20G bigger than 16G?
Please refer to the metric conversion chart below.
| Gauge | Inches | Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 20G | .032″ | 0.81mm |
| 18G | .040″ | 1.0mm |
| 16G | .050″ | 1.2mm |
| 14G | .064″ | 1.6mm |
How many MM is a 10 gauge earring?
| gauge | inches decimal | millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.102″ | 2.588 mm |
| 0.125″ | 3.175 mm | |
| 8g | 0.129″ | 3.264 mm |
| 6g | 0.162″ | 4.115 mm |
Why are hoop earrings trashy?
When it comes to earrings, hoops get the “trashy” reputation because they’re considered inappropriate, unsubtle, and un-ladylike (or in other words, all the derogatory, made-up words created to put women into boxes).
What size are huggie earrings?
Huggie Earrings
We love small hoops called huggies! These dainty earrings range from . 5” to 1.5” in diameter, the perfect pieces to wear in second ear piercings or as simple everyday earrings.
