{"id":24,"date":"2026-11-05T12:10:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T12:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/piercing34.com\/olcu-rehberi\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T12:10:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T12:10:48","slug":"olcu-rehberi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/piercing34.com\/en\/olcu-rehberi\/","title":{"rendered":"Piercing jewelry size guide: gauge, thickness and length"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jewelry thickness is given in gauge (g) or millimeters. The higher the gauge number, the thinner the jewelry. The values below are common starter sizes; your piercer determines the exact size for your anatomy.<\/p>\n

Gauge<\/th>Millimeters<\/th>Common placement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
22g<\/td>0.6 mm<\/td>Very thin; rarely used<\/td><\/tr>
20g<\/td>0.8 mm<\/td>Some nose piercings<\/td><\/tr>
18g<\/td>1.0 mm<\/td>Earlobe, nose<\/td><\/tr>
16g<\/td>1.2 mm<\/td>Cartilage spots, septum<\/td><\/tr>
14g<\/td>1.6 mm<\/td>Navel, thicker jewelry<\/td><\/tr>
12g<\/td>2.0 mm<\/td>Stretched lobes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>

Starter sizes<\/h3>
Spot<\/th>Common thickness<\/th>Common length \/ diameter<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Earlobe<\/td>1.0\u20131.2 mm<\/td>6\u20138 mm bar<\/td><\/tr>
Helix<\/td>1.2 mm<\/td>6\u20138 mm bar<\/td><\/tr>
Tragus<\/td>1.2 mm<\/td>6\u20138 mm bar<\/td><\/tr>
Conch<\/td>1.2 mm<\/td>6\u20138 mm bar or 10\u201312 mm hoop<\/td><\/tr>
Daith<\/td>1.2 mm<\/td>8\u201310 mm hoop<\/td><\/tr>
Nose (nostril)<\/td>0.8\u20131.0 mm<\/td>6\u20137 mm bar<\/td><\/tr>
Septum<\/td>1.2 mm<\/td>8\u201310 mm hoop<\/td><\/tr>
Navel<\/td>1.6 mm<\/td>10 mm bar<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>

These are common starter values; your piercer determines the exact size for your anatomy.<\/p>\n

Downsizing<\/h2>\n

The first piece of jewelry is chosen slightly longer to leave room for swelling. Once the swelling goes down, your piercer may recommend shortening it; this is called downsizing. For details, see our downsizing guide<\/a> .<\/p>\n

Book an appointment<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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