Monday, March 4, 2013

Standard Body Jewelry Sizes

Labret & Monroe
Thickness / Diameter: 14 Gauge or 16 Gauge (1.6mm or 1.2mm)
Length: 5/16" or 3/8" (8mm or 10mm)
Jewelry: Labrets, Circular Barbells, CBR's, Spirals


Labret usually refers to a piercing that is below the bottom lip, above the chin. The most common gauges for a labret piercing are 16ga or 14ga. The thickness of your lips should determine the length of your labret. The most common length is 3/8 inch but 5/16 inch and 7/16 inch are common as well. Labret and Monroe can also be used for Cartilage rings.
 
 Nipple
Thickness / Diameter: 14 Gauge or 16 Gauge (1.6mm or 1.2mm)
Length: 5/8" or 3/4" (16mm or 19mm)
Jewelry: Circular Barbells, CBR's, Straight Barbells



The most common gauge for a cartilage piercing is 16ga with a length of 5/16 inch and 1/4 inch. Tragus Barbell, CBR (Captive Bead Rings) and Horseshoes can also be used as Cartilage rings.

Cartilage
Thickness / Diameter: 16 Gauge
Length: 1/4" or 5/16" (6mm or 8mm)
Jewelry: Labret, Circular Barbell, CBR, Straight Barbell


The most common gauge for a ear cartilage piercing is 16ga with a length of 1/4 or 5/16 inch. Tragus, Barbell, CBR (Captive Bead Ring) and horseshoe can also be used as cartilage rings.

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