Any standard size earring or post will fit you. If you’ve been pierced with a needle in a piercing shop, most likely you’re at a 20 or 18 gauge. No worries! The smaller the gauge the bigger the hole, so any standard size earring can be worn in addition to 20 or 18 gauge captive rings, cartilage studs, etc.
In this regard, what is the most common piercing gauge?
18 g
- BCR: Measure the width of the bar.
- Labret: Measure the width of the bar.
- Barbell: Measure the width of the bar.
- Septum Ring: Measure the width of the ring at its thickest section.
Similarly one may ask, can you put a 16g in a 14g piercing?
Yes all day you can. However, the 16g post is thinner than the 14g. Downsizing is not an issue unless you‘ve got a large collection of 14g jewelry that you wish to wear again. Downsizing to 16g is safe as long as it is healed.
Can I put a 20G in a 16g piercing?
yes you can. When learning about piercings sizes you will know that the bigger the number the smaller the gauge of the piercing so yes you may use an 18g. the 18g is smaller than the 16g. Just be aware though that sometimes user smaller jewelry could cause your jewelry to get accustomed to that size.
What is the thinnest gauge earring?
Please Note: The post(bar) thickness of 20
| COMMON LENGTH/DIAMETER | |
|---|---|
| * indicates the most common size – updated 2020 | |
| Plugs (Ear Gauges) | 1/4″(6mm) |
| Industrial Barbells | 1.5″ |
| Septum Rings | 3/8″(10mm) |
What size gauge is a hood piercing?
Gauge and Sizing
| PIERCING | GAUGE | JEWELRY TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Clitoral Hood | 14g to 12g | Captive Bead Ring or Curved Barbell |
| Labia | 12g to 10g | Captive Bead Ring |
| Prince Albert | 12g to 8g | Captive Bead Ring |
| Frenum | 12g to 10g | Standard Barbell or Captive Bead Ring |
Is 18G or 20G smaller?
When choosing your items specifics from the drop down list, please note the following: 18G = 18 Gauge 20G= 20 Gauge 22G= 22 Gauge 14K= 14 Karat Solid Gold 18K= 18 Karat Solid Gold 24K= 24 Karat Solid Gold 1.5mm Gem= Gemstone measures approx 1.5 millimeters in size 2mm Gem= Gemstone measures approx 2 millimeters in size …
What is the smallest earring size?
1/32 inch
Can you put a 16g earring in an 18g hole?
If I pierce with a 16g needle, can I use 18g jewelry? Yes you can, in fact that’s typically what a piercer will do, especially with cartilage piercings. They pierce with a gauge size bigger than the actual jewelry. It allows room for swelling and placing the jewelry.
Can a piercing hole shrink?
If a piercing is fully healed, you’ve had the jewelry in place for longer than a year, and you take the jewelry out, chances are very good that the hole will shrink, but not close completely and look as if it were never there. You will likely always see a small divot where the jewelry was placed in the skin.
What gauge are Claire’s piercing earrings?
20 gauge
