T-shirts

	Ladies Size	Mens Size
Medium	10-12	38-40
Large	12-14	40-42
X-Large	14-16	42-44

Body Jewellery

Quick Navigation

1. Measurement Legend
2. Length to Diameter Conversions
3. Ball Size Conversions
4. Gauge Conversions
5. Basics in Sizing
6. Materials

Measurement Legend

Gauge (G) refers to the thickness of the body jewellery, the lower the gauge, the thicker the body jewellery

Length (L) refers to the inside length between the balls for barbells

Diameter (D) refers to the inside diameter for rings

Length to Diameter Conversions

Inches	Millimetres
1/4	6.35 ˜ 6
5/16	7.9375 ˜ 8
3/8	9.525 ˜ 10
7/16	11.125 ˜ 11
1/2	12.7 ˜ 12
9/16	14.2875 ˜ 14
5/8	15.875 ˜ 16
11/16	17.4625 ˜ 17
3/4	19.05 ˜ 19
13/16	20.6375 ˜ 21
7/8	22.225 ˜ 22
15/16	23.1825 ˜ 23
1	25.4 ˜ 25
1 1/8	28.575 ˜ 29
1 1/4	31.75 ˜ 32
1 3/8	34.925 ˜ 35
1 1/2	38.1 ˜ 38
1 5/8	41.275 ˜ 41
1 3/4	44.45 ˜ 44
1 7/8	47.625 ˜ 48
2	50.8 ˜ 50

Ball Size Conversion

Inches	Millimetres
1/8	2
5/32	4
3/16	5
1/4	6
5/16	8
3/8	10

Gauge Conversion

Gauge	Inches	Millimetres
18	.040	1
16	.050	1.2
14	.064	1.6
12	.082	2
10	.102	2.5
8	.125	3
6	.162	4
4	.204	5
2	.250	6
0	.312	8
00	.375	10

Basics in Sizing

Naval Piercing

The most common gauge for navel jewellery is 14g. If you were pierced with a 16g you will have a hard time finding jewellery other then the basics. The most common size jewellery for a healed navel is 3/8" or 7/16". Since navel piercing is the most common piercing, it would only make sense that this should be the most versatile piece of jewellery. That is why we are the only company to offer most of our Navel Jewellery in any size length and any size gauge. Since every one is different we have an endless amount of options for most of our navel jewellery so you can choose the correct size and gauge to fit you.

Nostril Piercing

The most common gauge to pierce nostrils with is 18g. You can go from 18g to 20g without a problem. Most common size is 7mm for nose jewellery. If you would like to have the best possible fit, it is recommended to buy a Fishtail Nose Jewellery and then bend to fit your specific size.

Materials

PTFE is an amazing inert biomaterial with excellent biocompatibility characteristics. PTFE has amazing 'Non-Stick' properties; lymph does not stick to it. PTFE Jewellery is suitable for initial piercings, and those taking a long time to heal.

Perfect for work if you're not allowed to wear jewellery, or if you're going into hospital. PTFE Barbells are perfectly acceptable in the medical world for swapping with your existing jewellery, until X-Rays, operations etc. are completed. Because of its flexibility, PTFE barbells are often used in the navel piercings of pregnant women, as they bend to allow the stomach to expand. Suitable for all body piercings.

EU Nickel directive and can be used indefinitely worldwide for secondary piercing applications.

Surgical Stainless Steel (316L)

Many of our Steel body jewellery items have been electro-polished, which is a sophisticated surface finishing technique, where electrochemical activity slowly erodes a thin layer from the surface of the jewellery resulting in MICROSMOOTHING. The resultant surface is ultra smooth and crevice free. It has a higher surface integrity and efficiency than jewellery polished by other means.

Titanium is now playing a major role in the body jewellery market. Because of its' three main characteristics, titanium is now challenging stainless steel as the most favoured metal in the body piercing jewellery industry. Titanium is only half the weight of steel and can be anodised, offering a wide selection of surface colours. Not all grades of titanium and its' alloys are suitable for invasive body jewellery applications. We use grade 23 surgical titanium (Ti6AL4VELI) for all new titanium body jewellery products. This is a grade recognised by world wide standards Grade 23 titanium has been designated an 'F' prefix by the ASTM (F-136), signifying it's status as an approved medical grade material, thus allowing FDA consent for it's use in medical devices. No higher qualification exists. All our G23Ti body piecing jewellery is highly polished for physiological acceptance and decorative effect, and comes in a sparkling spectrum of vivid colours. Grade 23 titanium can be used for all primary piercings in accordance with the European Union Nickel Directive. All jewellery has a super smooth surface and extreme chemical stability. The passive oxide film on grade 23 titanium is almost three times thicker than on 'commercially pure' grade 1 titanium. It is the oxide film on the titanium which invests the material with its high corrosion resistance properties.

Gold is Similar to silver, gold is soft and can have imperfections that can breed bacteria. �Higher grades� of gold (such as 24K), which are considered better because they contain less nickel, are actually softer and become a higher risk when worn in piercings. Solid gold is only recommended for well-healed piercings and for those that have a history of being able to wear gold without irritation. Gold plated, however, is not recommended.