The Ultimate Guide Of Choosing Piercing Jewelry

This is the ultimate guide to choosing pierced jewelry.If you're looking for advice on how to choose jewelry for a new piercing, I've got you covered. Here’s a guide to help you make the right decision.

Please be warned that this guide is for piercings that are already healed(if you're still in the healing process, I recommend you consult with a professional.)

The following are some of the most common questions customers have when purchasing piercing jewelry:

1. What type of jewelry is best for my piercing?

2. What piercing jewelry should I buy?

3. What size should I choose? 

 1. What type of jewelry is best for my piercing?

To solve the question, first, you need to know the name of your piercing. The following diagram can help to indicate the nickname of your piercing.

Now that you know your piercing's code name, you need to choose the right type of jewelry. Please be note that not all types of jewelry are suitable for all piercings. There are four main types of piercing jewelry:

1. Labrets

You can find a variety of comfortable labret jewelry styles to fit any occasion. Both threaded and threadless labret posts provide a perfect fit, while basic and decorative ends offer a variety of looks.

2. Barbell Earrings

Barbell earrings are one of the most popular types of piercing jewelry. We have many styles that can be sued as helix earrings, tragus earrings, and more.

3. Clicker Rings

Our piercing rings have a hinge mechanism with a clicker closure, and are available in 16 gauge(1.2mm) 18 gauge(1.0mm)  and 20 gauge(0.8mm) with various diameters.

4. Curved Barbell Earrings

Curved barbells are a popular choice for piercings like the eyebrow, navel, rook and vertical labret. They are a mainstay in the piercing field.

2. What piercing jewelry should I buy?

Now that you know the different types of piercings and jewelry, here is the chart to help you choose the right type of jewelry for each piercing. Keep in mind that this list is not exhaustive:

 3. What size should I choose?

Now it’s the most complicated step for choosing piercing jewerly- the thickness and the size. Since everyone's ear is different, we offer a variety of gauges and sizes for our piercing jewelry.

I hope you may find this article helpful. If you have more questions about piercing jewelry, please don't be hesitated to contact me at service@ericajewels.com.