Find your jewelry size without guessing

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👉 Three Measurements Actually Matter

Nearly every piece comes down to gauge, length, and diameter for hoops. Gauge is the thickness of the bar, length is how long it runs end to end, and diameter is how wide a ring is across the inside. The charms, gems, and balls don't count, so you measure the part that sits in your body.

👉 Gauge Runs Backwards

Here's the catch that confuses everyone: the higher the gauge number, the thinner the jewelry. A 20g bar is thin and a 14g bar is noticeably thicker. It feels wrong because it is, but it's the standard.

👉 Know the Common Gauge for Your Piercing

Belly buttons usually run 14g, nostrils 18g or 20g, and earlobes 20g. Cartilage and helix land around 16g or 18g, and septums are typically 16g. These are starting points, so your real gauge is whatever your piercer put in.

👉 Measure a Piece That Already Fits

The easiest way to nail your size is to measure jewelry you already own. Use calipers or a gauge wheel for thickness, measure barbells from the inside of one end to the other, and measure rings straight across the inner diameter. Skip the ball ends, and jot the numbers down for your next midnight scroll.

👉 You Don't Have to Take Anything Out

Don't want to remove your jewelry? Check your piercing studio paperwork, since many list the exact gauge and length they used. When in doubt, your piercer can tell you your sizes in about ten seconds.

👉 The Right Size Is Worth Two Minutes

A correctly sized piece sits comfortably, heals cleanly, and looks the way it did in the photo. Too long and it spins or snags, too thick and it won't fit through at all, too thin and it can feel loose or migrate. Two minutes with a ruler saves you the return, the reorder, and the wait.

👉 Match Your Numbers and Order With Confidence

Once you know your gauge and length, shopping gets fast. Body Candy listings show the exact gauge, bar length, and diameter right on the product page, so you can match your numbers instead of crossing your fingers. Measure once, save the numbers, and the guessing stops for good.

Welcome to BodyCandy.com, a small, family-owned business that has been offering high-quality, affordable jewelry since 2002. We take pride in crafting unique pieces that cater to every style, from navel rings to septum rings to faux piercing jewelry, all designed with care and attention to detail. As a close-knit team, we design much of our jewelry in-house, ensuring that each item meets our high standards of craftsmanship and durability. Whether you're looking for something bold, subtle, or custom-made, BodyCandy is dedicated to providing exceptional jewelry that doesn’t break the bank. Thank you for choosing us as your go-to destination for all things jewelry!