How to Measure Body Jewelry
This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others. 2B.1 Jewelry Sizes Jewelry is measured by gauge (thickness) and width. Rings are measured by the inside diameter. Straight and curved barbells are measured by the linear width from ball to ball. Most manufacturers offer widths in 1/16″ increments. 2B.1a [...]
Body Jewelry Sizes and Designs
2B Jewelry Sizes And Designs Jewelry designed for ear piercings is not appropriate for wear in body piercings. Ear jewelry is designed to fit the thickness of the average earlobe; most body piercings are wider than the thickness of the earlobe. Ear jewelry is too thin to be safely worn in body piercings. Rings and [...]
Ivory, Horn, and Antler Body Jewelry
This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others. 2A.3c Ivory, Horn, Antler Thanks to Jesse Jarrell for the information contained in this article. Please visit his webpage for photos and more information, at Stabilizing Treatments All of these materials are somewhat porous and readily absorb moisture and skin [...]
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