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16 Gauge Crystal Lightning Bolt Cartilage Stud
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This piece is 16G / 1.2mm with a 6mm / 8mm post length.
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This versatile little lightning bolt is made with a durable 316L surgical steel straight barbell and comfortable flat back. It features a dainty, internally threaded lightning bolt-shaped topper filled with tiny sparkling crystals. This stud works beautifully in multiple cartilage piercings, including the tragus, helix and conch, as well as a range of labret piercings.
- Material: 316L Surgical steel post with brass topper
- Gold PVD or Rhodium plated
- Stone: Cubic zirconia
- Thickness: 16 Gauge / 1.2MM
- Length: 6MM or 8MM
- Internally threaded topper
- Flat back
- Suitable for helix, tragus, conch, forward helix, flat helix and upper lobe piercings
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gauge / Thickness
16G (1.2MM)
Post Length
6MM / 8MM
Topper Size
10MM
Threading
INTERNAL
Core Material
316L SURGICAL STEEL
Finish / Coating
GOLD PVD
Accent / Charm
BRASS
Stone Type
CUBIC ZIRCONIA
Pack Quantity
1 X STUD
WHERE CAN I WEAR THIS?
The highlighted areas below show typical compatible placements for this jewellery.
Fit guidance
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.
DELIVERY & RETURNS
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.
JEWELLERY CARE & MATERIALS
JEWELLERY CARE & MATERIALS
A little care helps keep your jewellery looking its best. The right routine depends on the materials used in each piece, so always follow the guidance for its most delicate component.
Materials used in this piece
Base metal
316L SURGICAL STEEL
Accent / charm
BRASS
HOW TO CARE FOR THIS PIECE
IMPORTANT FOR THIS PIECE
This design contains brass. Keep it dry and away from sweat, perfume and other chemicals. Remove before showering, swimming, exercising or sleeping. Brass jewellery is best suited to fully healed piercings and occasional wear.
Keep it clean
Wipe jewellery gently with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to remove oils and residue.
Avoid chemicals
Keep perfume, hairspray, lotions and household cleaning products away from your jewellery where possible.
Keep it dry
Dry jewellery thoroughly after exposure to moisture. If the piece contains brass, keep it dry at all times.
Store carefully
Store clean jewellery separately in a dry place to help protect the finish and reduce scratches.
ABOUT THE MATERIALS IN THIS PIECE
316L Surgical Steel
Strong & durable
Best for
Healed piercings
Care
Easy care
316L surgical steel is a durable choice for healed piercings. Surgical steel contains nickel, so titanium may be a better option if you have a known nickel sensitivity.
Brass
Detailed decorative designs
Best for
Fully healed
Care
Keep dry
Brass allows for intricate, decorative designs but requires more care. Keep it away from water, sweat, perfume and other chemicals, and use it only in fully healed piercings.
Mixed-material jewellery
When a piece contains more than one material, follow the care guidance for its most delicate component. Because this design includes brass, keep the whole piece dry and use it only in fully healed piercings.
A note about healing piercings
Material is only one part of choosing jewellery for a healing piercing. Gauge, length, threading, design and surface finish must also suit your anatomy. If your piercing is still healing, speak to a professional piercer before changing your jewellery.
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Overall rating: 4.125 / 5 from 16 reviews.
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Great Earring! Perfect size
"Great Earring! Perfect size"
Received my order within 2
"Received my order within 2 days. Earrings were great absolutely beautiful and great quality. My daughter was delighted with them"
I ordered 4 styles of
"I ordered 4 styles of earrings. They look better on the website. The hypoallergenic earrings still irritate slightly so I'm disappointed by that. I appreciate they are not particularly expensive earrings but this is the second time I have purchased at this level (first time from Twilight London) and they are much of a muchness. I would recommend buying more expensive versions (gold /silver) from places like Laura Bond. They might cost a lot more but our ears are worth it."
Significantly tiny and almost impossible
"Significantly tiny and almost impossible to screw on to piercing"
"Arrived well packaged and looks amazing. However I keep ordering the wrong size! Will look lovely when I manage to get it to fit!"
Lightning bolt earring
"Very cute, and sparkly would buy from cherry Diva again 😊"
Pretty and easy to use
"Gorgeous little stud, internally threaded so very easy to put in and wear! looks so pretty"
"Cool design but piece is very small"
"The bar is so incredibly thick and small I don’t understand how it’s supposed to fit in a tiny hole in my ear and even if it did manage to get it my ear (which it didn’t) it’s so small it would have been so tight in my ear."
Q&A
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 Crystal Lightning Bolt Cartilage Stud
What you say about our jewellery
What you say about our jewellery
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