General guide for healed piercings. For a precise fit, get measured in studio or ask one of our piercing specialists.

All ear placements

Placement	Gauge	Size	Styles worn
Lobe	18G – 20G	6mm – 8mm	Studs, sleepers, hoops, flatbacks
Transverse lobe	16G	10mm	Curved barbell
Helix	16G	6mm – 10mm	Flatback, ballback, segment ring, barbell, flatback chain
Conch	16G	6mm – 8mm	Flatback, ballback, segment ring
Flat	16G	6mm – 8mm	Flatback, ballback
Rook	16G	6mm – 8mm	Curved barbell, horseshoe, segment ring
Daith	16G	8mm – 10mm	Segment ring, curved barbell, horseshoe
Anti-tragus	16G	6mm – 8mm	Curved barbell, segment ring, horseshoe
Snug	16G	8mm – 10mm	Curved barbell
Tragus	16G	6mm – 8mm	Flatback, ballback, segment ring, horseshoe
Industrial	14G	34mm – 38mm	Barbell

Recommended styles for ear

Flatbacks

Ballbacks

Segment rings

Horseshoes

Hoops

Placement	Gauge	Size	Styles worn
Nostril	20G – 18G	6mm – 8mm	L-bend, nose twist, flatback, bendable ring, segment ring
Septum	16G – 14G	8mm – 10mm	Segment ring, horseshoe
High nostril	16G	8mm	Flatback

Recommended styles

L-bend

Nose twists

Horseshoes

Clickers

Curved barbells

Placement	Gauge	Size	Styles worn
Eyebrow	16G	8mm – 10mm	Curved barbell
Bridge	14G	10mm – 14mm	Straight barbell
Dermal	14G	3mm or 4mm disc	Internally threaded top
Surface piercing	14G	3mm or 4mm disc	Internally threaded top
Cheek	14G	12mm – 16mm	Internally threaded barbell
Dahlia	14G	10mm – 14mm	Internally threaded barbell
Tongue	14G	14mm – 16mm	Barbell
Tongue webbing	16G	6mm – 8mm	Curved barbell, segment ring
Smiley	16G	6mm – 10mm	Segment ring, horseshoe, curved barbell
Lip (upper / lower / side)	16G	8mm – 10mm	Flatback, segment ring, horseshoe
Labret	16G	8mm – 10mm	Flatback, segment ring, horseshoe
Ashley	16G	8mm – 10mm	Flatback
Vertical labret	16G	8mm – 10mm	Curved barbell
Philtrum	16G	8mm – 10mm	Flatback
Jestrum	16G	8mm – 10mm	Curved barbell

Recommended styles

Flatbacks

Tops & posts

Barbells

Segment rings

Placement	Gauge	Size	Styles worn
Navel	14G	8mm – 12mm	Navel bar, navel dangle, navel clicker
Lower navel	14G	8mm – 12mm	Navel bar, navel dangle, navel clicker
Floating navel	14G	8mm – 12mm	Floating navel
Nipple	14G	12mm – 16mm	Barbell, clicker

Recommended styles

Navel bars

Navel clickers

Curved barbells

Barbells

Gauge · thickness

20G 0.8mm

18G 1.0mm

16G 1.2mm

14G 1.6mm

Lower number = thicker jewellery.

Flatback length — inside of the base to the top of the thread, excluding the ball or gem.

Ring diameter — measured straight across the inside of the ring.

Good to know · thread types

Internally threaded

Smooth on the inside, secure and gentle on the piercing.

Guided internally threaded

Extra precision for accurate placement. Ideal for healing.

Threadless

A flexible pin presses securely into place, no twisting required.

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316L Stainless Steel Spike Drop Classic Hoop Earrings

Name: 316L Stainless Steel Spike Drop Classic Hoop Earrings
Brand: SkinKandy
SKU: 9355442047955
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Gauge: 20G / 0.8mm
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Give your hoop collection a rebellious twist! Crafted from 316L Stainless Steel, these 20G earrings feature sleek 9mm hoops with statement spike drops. Rock them solo or stack with your favourite studs for an alternative edge. Give your lobe piercings a fresh new look! Sold as a pair.

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