Jewellery Gauge/ Thickness
This measurement tells you the thickness of the post or bar.
Piercings with a needle
1.2mm/16 gauge is the most common size ears are initially pierced with using a needle but if you're unsure please contact your piercer or measure your existing jewellery.
Piercing guns
The initial jewellery for piercings done with a gun usually range from 0.8mm gauge to 1.3mm gauge. If you're unsure please contact your piercer or measure your existing jewellery.
Healed/older piercings
Piercings can shrink if you haven't worn any earrings or have only been wearing thinner ones for any length of time.
Piercings with a needle
1.2mm/16 gauge is the most common size ears are initially pierced with using a needle but if you're unsure please contact your piercer or measure your existing jewellery.
Piercing guns
The initial jewellery for piercings done with a gun usually range from 0.8mm gauge to 1.3mm gauge. If you're unsure please contact your piercer or measure your existing jewellery.
Healed/older piercings
Piercings can shrink if you haven't worn any earrings or have only been wearing thinner ones for any length of time.
Sizes Available
| Gauge/Thickness | Jewellery |
| 0.6mm (22 gauge) | Continuous rings |
| 0.8mm (20 gauge) | most earrings, nose studs, continuous rings |
| 1mm (18 gauge) | Nose studs, labret studs, cartilage studs, continuous rings, heart rings and BCRs |
| 1.2mm (16 gauge) | Labret studs, BCRs, continuous rings, cartilage earrings, |
| 1.6mm (14 gauge) | Belly bars, labrets |
