How do I choose my earring size? | Nemearis guide to earring sizes
Choosing the right size earring depends on a number of factors; including, of course, your personal preference for the look of your jewellery. However, before you want to adorn your body pay attention to where you will wear your new earring. Unfortunately, not all models are universal and online shopping requires customers to be aware of the sizes and types of earrings for ears, nose piercings or other body parts.
How to choose an earring size? Practical tips:
- Shape/size – carefully check the diameter, length and width of the body piercing you have purchased. It is a good idea to use the jewellery that the piercer wore when carrying out the procedure for this purpose. Keep the original packaging of the earring or ask your specialist to write the dimensions on a post-treatment recommendation sheet.
- Style and preference – choose a size that suits your style and taste. Some people prefer smaller, dainty body earrings; others prefer their jewellery to be more prominent.
- Age and lifestyle – if you are an active person or if you have young children, it may be better to choose ear or nose piercings that are not too long or suspended to avoid accidental damage.
- Experiment – try wearing different sizes of jewellery! This is the best way to choose the earring size that suits you best and that you like best.
Remember that choosing the right earring size depends largely on your personal preference and comfort. You need to feel comfortable wearing your jewellery; this was, is and will continue to be the most important thing when choosing your body earring size!
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How do you choose an earring for your ears?
At the outset, we would like to point out that… ears are not just lobes! Basic ear piercings are the most popular service, which means we don’t think much about how to choose ear piercings – we just assume in advance that everything will fit! However, ears are also cartilage, which we can decorate in many different ways! Therefore, before you buy earrings for your ears, choose the area you are interested in to decide what size earring will fit.
- If you plan to wear the earring in a specific location, make sure you measure the diameter, thickness or length to choose the right earring size. For Industrial, Orbital, Daith, or Conch piercings, the diameter of the ear piercing determines the wearability of the jewellery.
- Choose the style, material and type of earring clasp for your ear. There are many different styles of earrings and methods of attaching them. Some decorative caps have a built-in push-in thread, while others require tightening (they have an internal thread). You may also come across charms for which you need to buy a clicker with a built-in clasp.
- Consider the length and weight of your earrings. The jewellery should be comfortable to wear for long periods of time. Models that are too heavy or too long can cause discomfort, especially if you intend to wear them for many hours.
How do you choose a nose piercing?
Remember that the choice of nose piercing depends mainly on your personal aesthetic preferences. Among some piercing enthusiasts, there is a fad to push apart the popular nasal septum (septum) piercing, so the size of the piercing can vary considerably from the norm. lifestyle and the shape and size of your nose. The most important thing is that you feel confident and comfortable wearing your new piercing!
So how do you choose the size of your nose piercing? The standard diameter of clickers and hoops varies between 8 and 10 mm and is approximately 1.2 to 1.6 mm thick; all smaller or larger sizes indicate custom solutions. These types of earrings may work better for certain body and/or ear piercings. Remember that a nose piercing – a septum – should not impede your speech! If you have any doubts or problems choosing the right size of jewellery, consult your piercer.
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How do you choose a lip piercing?
As with ear piercings, lip piercings should be matched to the type of piercing. Within the mouth and oral cavity, you can really go wild with embellishments, so comfortable to wear for a long time. Make sure you choose jewellery that you will be able to wear on your piercing!
- Piercings around the mouth (e.g.: medusa) – customers usually choose the popular labrets, capped with a ball or decorative cap. How do I choose the earring size in this case? Make sure that the ornament does not protrude too far beyond the piercing channel when tightened.
- Lip piercings – this is where circles or bananas work well. Lip piercings should not pinch you, but at the same time should not be too long and „loose”.
- Oral piercings – what size tongue piercing or frenulum piercing earrings to choose is extremely important and should be discussed with the piercer during the first visit. Incorrectly sized jewellery runs the risk of damaging your teeth!
Summary
Remember that choosing the right earring size depends very much on your personal preference and comfort. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable wearing your earrings!
Check out our range of anodised jewellery; we have many models of earrings for every fresh and healed piercing.