16 Gauge Spooky Skeletal Hand Stud
Add a gothic finishing touch to your piercing with this Silver Skeletal Hand Flat Back Stud. Its elongated rhodium-plated hand topper creates a distinctive statement design, paired with a 316L surgical steel post.
✨ Why You’ll Love It
✓ Statement Skeletal Hand: The detailed 13mm hand topper creates an eye-catching gothic focal point with an antiqued silver-toned finish.
✓ Internally Threaded Flat Back: The smooth post passes through the piercing without exposed external threads, while the flat backing creates a neat finish.
✓ Two Post Lengths: Choose from a close-fitting 6mm post or a roomier 8mm option to suit your piercing placement and anatomy.
💎 The Detail
Spooky, distinctive and full of character, this skeletal hand stud is perfect for adding a darker edge to a curated ear or lip piercing. Its substantial 13mm design makes it noticeably more decorative than a traditional ball or crystal topper.
The stud measures 16 Gauge and is available with a 6mm or 8mm wearable post. Suitable placements can include the helix, flat, lobe and conch, as well as compatible labret or Monroe piercings, depending on your anatomy and the orientation of the topper.
The post is made from 316L surgical steel and the decorative skeletal hand has a rhodium-plated finish. The topper is relatively substantial, so check that there is sufficient space for it to sit comfortably without pressing against your ear, lip or surrounding jewellery.
To protect the plated decorative finish, reserve this piece for occasional wear in a fully healed piercing. Keep it dry and remove it before showering, swimming, exercising or sleeping. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after wear.
Sold individually.
WHERE CAN I WEAR THIS?
The highlighted areas below show typical compatible placements for this jewellery.
Suitable for the highlighted piercing placements shown above. Check the gauge and post length against jewellery that already fits your piercing comfortably.
Placement suitability and sizing can vary depending on your individual anatomy and piercing position.
These are the measurements for this piece of jewellery. If this product has multiple sizes, the guide will use your selected size where available. Compare with jewellery that already fits you comfortably if you're unsure.
Shipping & Delivery
We aim to dispatch orders within 24 hours, Monday–Friday. All UK delivery options are fully tracked.
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.
Returns
Changed your mind? Unopened piercing jewellery can be returned within 90 days of purchase.
Your statutory rights are not affected.
CARE & LONGEVITY
A little thoughtful care will help your jewellery look its best for longer.
Surgical steel is durable and easy to care for. Keep your jewellery clean and dry thoroughly after exposure to water or sweat.
Surgical steel is suitable for regular wear in healed piercings. Keep the jewellery clean and check that any removable ends remain secure.
After contact with sweat, seawater or chlorinated water, rinse your jewellery with clean water and dry it thoroughly using a soft cloth.
Clean gently using warm water and a mild, fragrance-free soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth before wearing or storing.
Avoid bleach, alcohol, abrasive cleaners and other harsh chemicals.
Store your jewellery somewhere clean and dry, ideally separately from other pieces to prevent scratches or tangling. The pouch provided with your order is perfect for keeping it protected.
Jewellery care is different from piercing aftercare. If your piercing is new, irritated or still healing, speak to a professional piercer before changing your jewellery.
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.
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