Many gems are about 2mm in diameter. However, you can choose "micro" nose studs with gems from 1.2mm-1.6mm (about 1/16") or find statement pieces with gems up to 7mm (about 1/4") across. Some specialty rings have even larger gems or decorations. Length: Use a ruler to measure from the bottom of the gem to the start of the bend or bulb in the stud. The two most common diameters are 8mm (5/16") and 10mm (3/8"). However, you can find sizes ranging from 4.8mm (3/16") to 22mm (7/8"). Larger diameter sizes: Nose Ring: Usually an incomplete circle with small balls to the end, to hold it in place. Similarly, you can use a seamless ring which does not have small balls on the ends.

Nose Bone Stud: A straight piercing stud with a small ball on the end to hold the jewellery in place. The most common nose ring gauges sizes are 18 gauge (1 mm) and 20 gauge (0.8 mm). However, piercers will often use a slightly larger needle (about 16 gauge/1.2 mm) to make healing easier. The larger hole allows for some swelling and prevents the healing from getting too tight as it heals. This rare piercing looks like a nostril piercing but is placed higher up the bridge of your nose. It can be quite painful, so most use a relatively thin 18-gauge needle. 3. Septum.CBR/BCR: The Captive Bead Ring or Ball Closure Ring is used in many types of piercing. It can be placed in a nose piercing and is held together by a ball with two small indents for placing onto the ring.

Pin Post: Nose pins offered by Alluring Body are incredibly comfortable and easy to wear. The little ball on the end is simply pushed through the piercing and holds the jewelry in place - it is not detachable. We have perfected the size of the ball so it is easy to get in, but also tight enough to be secure. If you find that nose screws flip around or are uncomfortable, our nose pins are your best choice. Because the end ball can damage the delicate skin in new piercings, they are only intended for healed piercings.When you have a hoop or a ring, you measure the diameter. But when you have a nose stud or similar piece of jewelry, you measure the length.

A: The L post (Standard) is the best choice for a new piercing. We also recommend using our 1.6mm perfect diamond nose stud or larger, because a smaller size may fall into a new piercing. First of all, you should clean your healing piercing carefully every day. We recommend twice a day. Use water and delicate soap, like baby soap or intimate soap, for one cleaning and a saline solution for the other cleaning, at a later time of day. Water and soap clean the piercing to prevent infection, while the saline solution helps draw out excess discharge from the wound.If you're getting your first piercing, you might be unsure of what nose ring sizes to get. It's generally best to choose a common size (like 18G and 8mm) if you aren't sure. But the best course of action is to consult your piercer, as they can recommend the best gauge and jewelry size for your face. How to measure your nose ring sizes? When it comes to septum piercing, simple and delicate jewelry is trending, though spiced up with some surprising twist, like a literal twist in the circumference of the ring, the ever-popular spikes or just a funky ring shape, like a design. Also, some people are experimenting with multiple nostril piercings and may even place a ring on one side and a stud on the other for a superb visual balance. Or even two rings on the same side. Play around with mixing and matching, and create an ensemble that is all you. A poorly finished nose stud can be uncomfortable and irritating. "Hand finished" does not guarantee a smooth finish. Alluring Body expertly finishes each nose ring or stud to a smooth, fine polish. They are simply beautiful and the best you can buy. Post Style They tend to look more natural on people with larger noses or nostrils and may look disproportionate on someone with a small nose