16 Gauge Hypoallergenic Hinged Tribal Hoop Ring
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✔️ Water, sweat and heat proof
✔️ Hypoallergenic
✔️ Tarnish free and won't discolour
If you are in need of a simple, yet fashionable addition to your style this 16 gauge circular ring is just the solution! Designed for a seamless fit, this hinged segment ring is the perfect versatile piece of body jewellery since it can fit in many different piercing locations, namely the lip, septum and ears. The 8MM diameter circular portion of this segment ring is made from strong and durable surgical grade stainless steel. Surgical grade steel is a great choice for most people with suitable for sensitive skin or allergies due to it's hypoallergenic properties.
- Material: 316L Surgical Steel
- Gold PVD plated
- Thickness: 1.2MM (16 gauge)
- Hoop diameter: 8MM-10MM
- Hinged closure
- Sold individually
- Suitable for a wide range of piercings including septum, cartilage, helix and more.
Our piercing forceps are a handy tool which can really help out with opening and closing jewellery, bending hoops and unscrewing ball ends. You can find them here.
Need help changing your new jewellery?
Our Stainless Steel Piercing Forceps make it incredibly easy to open hoops and unscrew tight ball ends safely.
Unsure about sizes? Match your piercing placement below to find your correct thickness.
| Gauge (G) | Millimetres (mm) | Common Piercing Placements |
|---|---|---|
| 20G | 0.8mm | Standard earlobes, dainty nose studs, screw-in nose rings. |
| 18G | 1.0mm | Nose hoops, septum rings, and very dainty cartilage or helix studs. |
| 16G | 1.2mm | Most Popular: Helix, tragus, conch, forward helix, and labret studs. |
| 14G | 1.6mm | Belly button bars, industrial bars, nipples, and tongue piercings. |
💡 Handy Sizing Tip: Gauge numbers work in reverse! The higher the gauge number, the thinner the jewellery wire actually is.
Shipping Methods & Delivery Times
All orders are shipped fully tracked and designed to fit right through your letterbox.
| Method | Delivery Estimate | Tracking | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
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Standard Tracked Royal Mail 48 |
2 - 4 Working Days | Fully Tracked | £2.95 FREE over £30 |
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Express Tracked Royal Mail 24 (Order by 2pm) |
1 - 2 Working Days | Fully Tracked | £3.95 |
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Next Day Delivery Special Delivery (Order by 2pm) |
Next Working Day | Guaranteed Delivery | £7.95 |
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International Tracked Rest of the World |
7 - 21 Days | Tracked & Signed | £7.95 FREE over £50 |
📦 Same-Day Dispatch: Order before 2:00 PM Monday to Friday for same-day shipping (excludes weekends, bank holidays, and multipack sets).
🔒 Discreet Packing: Sent out in a large letter box to ensure all deliveries fit through your letterbox.
Caring for your piercing jewellery
- Removing your jewellery before taking a shower, swimming or exercising which will cause you to sweat will keep your jewellery looking it's best.
- Put plated jewellery on after your beauty routine and avoid exposure to hairspray.
- Avoid contact with your jewellery to household cleaning products and chemicals.
- Give your jewellery a quick clean before storing it with mild soap and warm water. Make sure the jewellery is dry before storing it.
- Store your jewellery safely in a clean dry container, such as a jewellery box or the zip lock pouch provided with every order.
- Find our care guide for brass jewelllery here














































