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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Standard Ear Lobe Piercing

Location: the fleshy area of the lower part of your ear where the lobe is at its fullest Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or barbell from 22 gauge (0.6mm) up to 18 gauge (1mm) is used in length...
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New News in Nose Jewelry Now!

  NEW BODY JEWELRY STYLE ALERT!! Sick of wearing the same old studs and hoops? Check out Body Candy’s unique take on Faux Nose Hoops:     L-shaped nose rings are an easy-to-use favorite style, but ...
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Don’t Drop the Ball: A Guide to Frustration-Free Fashion with Captive Rings

We’ve all been there – you’re putting in your new body jewelry and the ball drops to the floor, never to be seen again. For those accidents that occur with a bead captive ring, you’re going to need...
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Find Your Fit: A Sizing Guide for Captive Rings

Captive rings come in so many different sizes that there are very few piercings in which they cannot be worn. To size a captive ring, two measurements are needed: the gauge size and the diameter of...
Crash Course

Crash Course: Standardized Body Jewelry Sizing

For every body or facial piercing, there is a set of common sizes that the majority of persons will be pierced at.  Knowing these sizes won’t be a failsafe, but it can help tremendously when buying...
Crash Course

Crash Course: Navel Ring Styles, Materials, and Sizing

Buying a new belly ring?  Here’s everything you’ll want to know before delving into the nearly endless selection of beautiful belly jewelry:   Belly Ring Materials Most belly button rings are going...
Body Jewelry Information

Sizing Your Eyebrow Ring: What to Know

You may think that eyebrow rings only come in one size, but think again.  The standard gauge for an eyebrow piercing is a 16, but depending on what type of jewelry you were initially pierced with a...
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Necklace Guide Part 2: Knowing Your Necklines

Strapless: This open neckline sits atop the bosom accentuating the collarbone and shoulders.  It is a flattering neckline for most figures. This is a versatile neckline and almost any style necklac...
Body Jewelry Information

Body Jewelry FAQ: How Do I Size This?

Here at Body Candy, we get questions from time to time about the sizing, styles, and materials of our body jewelry, so we’ve decided to answer some of your most pressing questions right here on the...