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 [...]
Body Jewelry Material – Bamboo
This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others. 2A.3b Bamboo Bamboo is not a wood but a grass. Several thousand different species exist, ranging from tiny plants to huge towering trees. Many species are light yellow, tan, or green; some can be purplish or black. Most species are [...]
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