What is the smallest gauge for cartilage earrings?

Buying cartilage earrings based on the gauge is important considering the fact that the size of the piercing depends upon the size of the hole. 16 gauge cartilage earrings are smallest of all the sizes available in the market and you must confirm what your size it when you are getting the piercing done.

Do cartilage piercing have to have thicker gauge?

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.

What gauge is a normal cartilage earring?

16G
A 16G needle is used for most cartilage piercings, including the tragus, helix, rook, conch and daith.

What is the best earring for cartilage?

With cartilage piercings, it’s recommended that you are initially pierced with a gold or titanium stud (typically flat-backed), as these are less likely to cause a reaction, easier to heal, and allow for any post-piercing swelling.

Can I put a regular earring in my cartilage piercing?

You may wear only a single cartilage earring, and that’s the main reason for which you may buy them as singular pieces most of the time. You may wear it on the upper part of your ear, aka the “cartilage.”

Can you gauge cartilage?

Most of the time, people stretch their cartilage because they want to wear jewelry that’s only one or two gauges larger than the gauge at which they were pierced. However, it is possible to stretch your cartilage to a gauge large enough to wear a small plug.

How do I know what gauge my cartilage piercing is?

How do I measure my helix, tragus, or conch piercing? The measurement that you need is the distance from the piercing hole to the edge of your ear. Take this measurement in a straight line, because if you measure at a diagonal angle you will end up with a hoop that fits larger than you anticipated.

How big is a cartilage piercing hole?

JEWELRY TYPE

Standard Hoop Inner Diameter
Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Lobe, etc.)	5/16″ (8mm)
Earhead, Thin Helix (Hole near the edge)	1/4″ (6-6.5mm)
Conch	3/8″-1/2″ (10mm-12mm)
Nose	5/16″ (8mm)