How thick should a conch piercing be?

Generally, Essential Beauty pierce the conch with 16 gauge (1.2mm thickness) jewellery, so when choosing new jewellery opt for 16 gauge or lower, 18 gauge if you prefer a more dainty look.

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What kind of stud do you use for a conch piercing?

Both the outer and inner conch can sport flat back studs. For inner conch piercings, consider curved embellished studs to trace the natural curve of the ear. You can choose the style of jewelry according to the size of your piercing, but smaller and daintier pieces of jewelry are among the most popular.

Is 16 or 14 gauge bigger?

So higher numbers (like 16 gauge) are thinner than smaller numbers (like a 6 gauge). When discussing gauges, references to a “larger gauge” means bigger around, not a bigger number. That is to say that if you’re told that you need a larger gauge than 14, you need to look at 12 or 10 which are wider, not at 16.

How big is a 14g piercing?

1/16-inch
14 gauge = 1/16-inch or 1.6 millimeters.

How big is 14G piercing?

Is 14 g smaller than 16G?

Small gauges will have a thinner bar but a larger number (like 20G), and large gauges will have a thicker bar but a smaller number (like 14G)….Inches & Millimeters Gauge Conversion Chart:

Gauge	Inches	Millimeters
18G	.040″	1.0mm
16G	.050″	1.2mm
14G	.064″	1.6mm
12G	.082″	2.0mm

Is a 16G bigger than a 14g?

Small gauges will have a thinner bar but a larger number (like 20G), and large gauges will have a thicker bar but a smaller number (like 14G)….Inches & Millimeters Gauge Conversion Chart:

Gauge	Inches	Millimeters
20G	.032″	0.81mm
18G	.040″	1.0mm
16G	.050″	1.2mm
14G	.064″	1.6mm

Will a 14G fit in a 16G?

Most piercers will have a preference between 14 and 16g for industrial piercings and while having a 14g means you can swap out for 16g jewelry you cannot do it the other way around without pain. This piercing does not stretch well so it’s unusual to find industrial jewelry that is any bigger then 14g.