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16 Gauge Internally Threaded Star Top Cartilage Stud
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Available in silver or gold, this 16 Gauge Internally Threaded Crystal Star Flat Back Stud combines a durable 316L surgical steel post with a detailed brass star topper and a choice of 6mm or 8mm lengths. Two delicate stars are surrounded by sparkling crystal accents, creating a playful celestial design with plenty of light-catching detail.
✨ Why You'll Love It
✔ Double Star Crystal Design: Two dainty stars combine with sparkling crystal accents to create a distinctive celestial topper with beautiful detail and shine.
✔ Detailed Mixed-Material Design: A durable 316L surgical steel post is paired with a decorative brass topper, allowing for the more intricate star and crystal detailing.
✔ Internally Threaded Flat Back: The threading sits inside the post for a smooth exterior, while the flat-back design creates a clean, streamlined finish when worn.
💎 The Detail
Celestial, sparkling and easy to build into an ear stack, this Crystal Star Stud combines two delicate star motifs with tiny crystal accents for a more detailed take on classic star jewellery. The compact design adds plenty of interest without overwhelming surrounding studs and hoops.
Available in silver or gold with a choice of 6mm or 8mm internally threaded flat-back posts, it can be styled in compatible helix, flat, forward helix, tragus, conch and lobe piercings. The correct post length and jewellery style will depend on your individual anatomy and piercing placement.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gauge / Thickness
16G (1.2MM)
Bar Length
6MM - 8MM
Topper Size
6MM
Threading
INTERNAL
Core Material
316L SURGICAL STEEL
Finish / Coating
14K GOLD / RHODIUM
Accent / Charm
BRASS
Pack Quantity
1 X STUD
Helpful extra
Make changing your jewellery easier
Stainless steel piercing forceps help grip jewellery securely when opening hoops or unscrewing tight posts or ball ends.
Quick Size Check
These are the measurements for this exact piece of jewellery. Compare them with jewellery that already fits you comfortably if you're unsure.
Gauge / Thickness
16G (1.2MM)
The thickness of the jewellery that passes through your piercing.
Wearable Length
6MM - 8MM
The wearable length of the bar or post, excluding decorative ends.
Common Placements For This Size
Helix • Tragus • Forward Helix • Flat • Conch • Lip / Labret • Monroe • Medusa
Suitability also depends on the bar length, jewellery design,
piercing position and your individual anatomy.
💡 Sizing Tip
Gauge numbers work in reverse — the lower the gauge number,
the thicker the jewellery.
Piercing sizes aren't one-size-fits-all. The placements above are common
uses for jewellery of this size, not a guarantee of fit. Always consider
the jewellery design, your piercing placement and your individual anatomy.
Shipping & Delivery
We aim to dispatch orders within 24 hours, Monday–Friday. All UK delivery options are fully tracked.
Standard Tracked
Royal Mail Tracked 48 · Usually 2–4 working days after dispatch
£2.95
FREE over £30
Express Tracked
Royal Mail Tracked 24 · Usually 1–2 working days after dispatch
£3.95
Next Day Delivery
Royal Mail Special Delivery · Guaranteed next working day*
£7.95
International Tracked
Worldwide delivery · Typically 7–21 days after dispatch
£7.95
FREE over £50
Need it quickly? Express orders placed before 2pm Monday–Friday are eligible for same-day dispatch. Next Day Delivery orders must be placed before 2pm for same-day dispatch.
Cut-off times exclude weekends, UK Bank Holidays and multipack sets. Delivery estimates begin after dispatch.
Materials used in this piece
Base metal: 316L SURGICAL STEEL
Accent material: BRASS
Important for this piece: This jewellery contains brass. We recommend wearing it only in fully healed piercings and keeping it dry. Remove before showering, swimming, exercising or sleeping.
Choosing the right metal can make a big difference to the comfort, care and longevity of your piercing jewellery. Here's how our three main jewellery metals compare.
TITANIUM — BEST FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
Skin sensitivity: Excellent choice for sensitive skin
Best for: Fresh* or healed piercings
Everyday wear: Excellent
Care: Low maintenance
Titanium is lightweight, durable and highly resistant to corrosion. It's our recommended choice if you have sensitive skin or are concerned about nickel sensitivity.
316L SURGICAL STEEL — DURABLE EVERYDAY CHOICE • USED IN THIS PIECE
Skin sensitivity: Suitable for many people
Best for: Healed piercings
Everyday wear: Very good
Care: Easy care
316L Surgical Steel is strong, durable and resistant to everyday wear, making it a popular choice for body jewellery. Surgical steel contains nickel, so if you have a known nickel sensitivity or particularly sensitive skin, we recommend choosing titanium instead.
BRASS — STATEMENT JEWELLERY • USED IN THIS PIECE
Skin sensitivity: Not recommended for sensitive skin
Best for: Fully healed piercings
Everyday wear: Occasional wear
Care: Keep dry
Brass allows us to create more detailed and decorative jewellery designs, but it requires more care than titanium or surgical steel. Jewellery containing brass should only be worn in fully healed piercings. Keep it dry and remove before showering, swimming, exercising or sleeping.
A note about fresh piercings
The metal is only one part of choosing jewellery for a fresh piercing. The jewellery's gauge, length, design, threading and surface finish also need to be appropriate for your piercing and anatomy.
If your piercing is still healing, we recommend checking with a professional piercer before changing your jewellery.
Mixed-material jewellery
If a piece contains more than one metal, always follow the care and wear guidance for the most sensitive material. For example, jewellery with a 316L Surgical Steel bar and a brass charm should be treated as brass jewellery and kept dry.
✨ Jewellery Care
Keep your jewellery looking its best with a little regular care.
316L Surgical Steel & Titanium
Jewellery marked as waterproof can be worn around water during normal everyday use. After exposure to swimming pools, seawater, cosmetics or sweat, rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Brass & Plated Jewellery
To help preserve the finish, keep brass and plated decorative pieces away from water, perfume, lotions and other chemicals. Remove before showering, swimming or exercising where possible.
Cleaning Your Jewellery
Gently clean with warm water and a mild, fragrance-free soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly. Avoid abrasive cleaners, alcohol, bleach and harsh chemicals, which may damage polished, plated or crystal finishes.
Storage
Store jewellery somewhere clean and dry, ideally separately from other pieces to help prevent scratches and tangling. The zip lock pouch provided with your order is perfect for this!
💡 Tip: Always check the material information shown on the product page, as care requirements can vary depending on the metal, plating and decorative components used.
Typical Sizes by Piercing
| Piercing | Common Gauge | Typical Post Length* |
|---|---|---|
| Lobe | 16G–20G | 6–8mm |
| Helix | 16G–18G | 6–8mm |
| Forward Helix | 16G–18G | 6mm |
| Flat | 16G–18G | 6–8mm |
| Tragus | 16G–18G | 6mm |
| Conch | 16G | 6–8mm |
| Nostril | 18G–20G | 6–8mm |
*Typical sizes are a guide for healed piercings only. Anatomy and piercing placement vary, so your ideal post length may differ. Where possible, measure jewellery that already fits comfortably or ask your piercer.
Gauge / Thickness
| Gauge | Thickness | Commonly Used For |
|---|---|---|
| 20G | 0.8mm | Fine piercing jewellery |
| 18G | 1.0mm | Nose and some ear piercings |
| 16G | 1.2mm | Common cartilage and flat back jewellery size |
| 14G | 1.6mm | Thicker piercing jewellery |
Bar Length
| Length | Fit |
|---|---|
| 4mm | Very short / close fit |
| 6mm | Close, neat fit for many healed piercings |
| 8mm | More room and a slightly looser fit |
| 10mm | Longer fit / additional room |
| 12mm+ | Extra length where required |
How is length measured?
Bar length is measured along the wearable post only, not including the decorative top or flat back.
Everyone’s anatomy is different. If possible, measure a piece of jewellery that already fits you comfortably.
16 Gauge Internally Threaded Star Top Cartilage Stud
What you say about our jewellery
What you say about our jewellery
Best nose ring jewellery I've found in years, it lasts so well still shining away definitely be buying more and package so nicely done thank you so much ❤️
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 14 reviews.
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Beautiful jewellery perfect sized ,
"Beautiful jewellery perfect sized , adds sparkle to ear , great priced . have my eye on a few other pieces also now . x"
Lovely piece of jewellery Good
"Lovely piece of jewellery Good price Quick delivery"
"Perfect for my tragus. Nice a sparkly. Would highly recommend."
"Totally worth buying, looks great"
Really great quality piece, easy
"Really great quality piece, easy to put in and it’s a great addition to my ear"
Absolutely love this stud! It’s
"Absolutely love this stud! It’s exactly like the picture and when it catches the light it has a perfect little glint"
"Great item, bit fiddly to put in, but no more than the usual, lovely sparkly design. Perfect!"
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"nice, fast delivery"
no irritation
"Stunning and doesn't irritate"
Q&A
- Hello, If I wore this piercing every day, night and in the shower would it turn green or damage? Sincerely,Erin
- Hi. Yes this could discolour over time as it contains brass. If you would prefer jewellery which will never discolour we suggest going for titanium.
