16 Gauge Titanium Threadless Ball Top Cartilage Stud
✓ Waterproof ✓ Hypoallergenic ✓ Tarnish Free
Keep your piercing stack clean and minimal with this 16 Gauge Threadless Titanium Ball Top Flat Back Stud. Crafted from ASTM F136 titanium with a polished 3mm ball top, it’s available with a 6mm or 8mm post for a simple everyday fit across compatible healed piercings.
✨ Why You'll Love It
✔ Minimal 3mm Ball Top: The smooth polished ball creates a clean, understated finish that works beautifully alone or alongside more decorative jewellery.
✔ ASTM F136 Titanium: Crafted from lightweight ASTM F136 titanium for a premium material upgrade from standard surgical steel studs.
✔ 6mm or 8mm Flat-Back Posts: Choose the post length that best matches your existing jewellery, piercing placement and individual anatomy.
💎 The Detail
Simple, polished and incredibly versatile, this ball-top stud is an ideal foundation piece for a curated ear stack. Its plain 3mm top keeps the look minimal while the threadless fitting makes it easy to pair with compatible push-fit jewellery systems.
This stud is 16 gauge (1.2mm) with a choice of 6mm or 8mm post lengths, crafted from ASTM F136 titanium with a 3mm threadless ball top and smooth flat-back post. Sold individually and designed for compatible healed cartilage, lobe and labret piercings where the selected post length suits your anatomy.
Make changing your jewellery easier
Stainless steel piercing forceps help grip jewellery securely when opening hoops or unscrewing tight posts or ball ends.
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.
Titanium is highly resistant to corrosion and suitable for everyday wear. Rinse and dry after exposure to sweat, seawater or chlorinated water.
Titanium is well suited to everyday wear. Check your jewellery regularly and make sure threaded or push-in 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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