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How to Measure Body Jewelry

THICKNESS / GAUGE

The word gauge (pronounced GAYj) refers to the thickness of body jewelry. Gauge sizes work in reverse, meaning that higher numbers (like 16 gauge) are thinner than smaller numbers (like a 6 gauge). Body jewelry gauges usually range from 18 to 00g - after 00g, jewelry then goes to actual measurements such as with 1/2 inch plugs. The word gaging refers to increasing the size of a piercing hole to accommodate larger jewelry.

If you need to know what gauge your own piercing jewelry is, the best thing to do is go back and ask your piercer. Unless you request something different, most piercers have a standard size they prefer to use for starter jewelry. Most starter piercings are usually either 14 or 16 gauge, although some may go as large as 12 or as small as 18. Choosing the right gauge is always important.
We carry jewelry in almost every gauge, so you're sure to find the perfect fit.

 

DIAMETER

Diameter is a type of measurement used for circles or other round objects. In the piercing industry, diameter measurement is used to determine the size of the ring used in piercings, to ensure that the correct size is worn. CBR (Captive Bead Rings), Horseshoes and Other Circular Style body jewelry has a diameter measurement. This refers to the distance across the ring at its widest point and is measured in the inside of the ring. It is not an overall diameter; it is the internal diameter of the ring.

The internal diameter is important when buying ball closure rings, circular barbells and body spirals because it tells you how much space there will be for your piercing. This is especially important where the ring goes around part of the body, such as a lip piercing or a helix piercing. To find out the best internal diameter you should measure from the piercing hole to the edge of your lip / ear / nose.

 

LENGTH

The length measurement refers to the length of the jewelry bar. Not the length of the whole product. The length of the barbell is measured as the distance between the two balls at either end. It is always important to get the right length piercing jewelry! If the piercing jewelry is too short it will pinch and may reject, whereas overly-long piercing bars will slide and be uncomfortable.

 

 

 T (Thickness),  D (Diameter),  L (Length),  B (Ball Diameter) 

To measure the length of the straight barbell, you will need caliper. Using the caliper, measure the space between the balls on both ends of the bar, while keeping both ball ends on. The ball diameter is always measured from both sides of the ball itself. It is recommended that you use a caliper, to measure the thickness while pinching both sides to find the gauge.
To measure the length of the curved barbell, you will need to measure the distance between both ball ends. The ball diameter is always measured from left to right on the ball. Thickness is measured on the curvature part of the barbell itself better known as gauge.
To measure the length of the labret, you will need to measure the distance between the bottom flat back part of the labret to the very bottom of the ball. The ball diameter is always measured from both ends of the ball. The thickness or gauge better known is measured on the post itself.
To measure a captive bead ring, you will need to measure the space from the bottom edge of the top ball to the top edge of the bottom ball which is the diameter. Do not take off the balls when measuring. To measure the gauge, the will need a caliper to pinch the sides. As for the bead ring itself, you will measure the length one end to the other.
To measure the diameter, you will need to measure the space within inside the horseshoe barbell. The ball diameter is always measure flat horizontally from one side to the other. The thickness or gauge is always measured on the actual rounded part of the horseshoe barbell.
To measure the diameter of a spiral barbell, using a caliper measure the space within the loop. Thickness or gauge is always measured on the barbell itself. Ball diameter is always measured from one side to the other.
It is best recommended that you use a caliper when measuring ear plugs. Hold the plug flat or perpendicular to the caliper or ruler. Close the jaws of of the caliper around the thickest part of the plug to measure the wearable length or gauge. For double flared plugs, measure from flare tip to flare tip and for single flared plugs, measure from o-ring to flare tip.
Spirals and tapers are measured at the largest or thickest part of any organic body shape. The largest diameter is always where the jewelry is worn in the earlobe which better known as the wearable length.
Fake plugs and tapers are measured at the thickest part of the plug or taper meaning the wearable length.
To measure a nose screw or nose stud, you will need to measure the distance from the piercing hole down to the edge of your nostril.
To measure top parts, you will need to measure the diameter from side to side. For cone top parts, you will need to measure the diameter from the flat side of the cone and for the length measure from the bottom to the tip of the cone.

 

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