20 Gauge Hypoallergenic Metallic Ball Stud Earrings
Delivery £30+
✓ Waterproof ✓ Hypoallergenic ✓ Tarnish Free
Available in silver or gold, these 20 Gauge Surgical Steel Ball Stud Earrings feature polished 4mm ball tops for a clean, minimalist finish. Crafted with 10mm straight posts and classic butterfly backs, their simple design makes them an easy everyday choice for healed earlobe piercings.
✨ Why You'll Love It
✔ Classic 4mm Ball Design: The smooth polished ball creates a clean, understated look that's easy to wear alone or combine with hoops, huggies and other lobe jewellery.
✔ Easy Butterfly Back Fit: Traditional 10mm straight posts and butterfly backs provide a familiar, straightforward earring construction for everyday wear.
✔ Sold as a Pair: Each pack contains two matching ball studs, giving you a complete coordinated pair in your choice of silver or gold.
💎 The Detail
Minimal, versatile and easy to style, these Ball Stud Earrings are a timeless alternative to crystal or decorative studs. The simple 4mm polished ball keeps the look clean and modern, making them particularly useful for everyday lobe styling and stacked-ear combinations.
Available in silver or gold, these 20 gauge (0.8mm) earrings are crafted from durable 316L surgical steel with 10mm straight posts, 4mm ball tops and traditional butterfly backs. Sold as a matching pair and designed for compatible, fully healed earlobe piercings.
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 bar 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.
MATERIALS & CARE
Care guidance based on the materials and finish used in this piece.
Avoid prolonged exposure to water, perfume, lotions and chemicals to help preserve the PVD finish.
Use this guide to understand stud earring sizing for healed earlobe piercings, including post thickness, gauge and post length. Whether you're choosing traditional butterfly back earrings or threaded screw back earrings, we'll show you how the measurements work and how to find a comfortable fit.
Typical Sizes for Earlobe Stud Earrings
| Earring Type | Common Gauge | Typical Post Length* |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Back Stud | 20G–18G | 8–11mm |
| Threaded / Screw Back Stud | 20G–16G | 6–10mm |
*Typical sizes are a guide for healed earlobe piercings only. Anatomy, piercing placement and earlobe thickness vary, so your ideal post length may differ. Where possible, measure an earring that already fits you comfortably.
Gauge / Post Thickness
| Gauge | Thickness | Commonly Used For |
|---|---|---|
| 20G | 0.8mm | Traditional stud earrings and many healed lobe piercings |
| 18G | 1.0mm | Thicker stud earrings and some lobe jewellery |
| 16G | 1.2mm | Thicker piercing-style earrings and threaded jewellery |
Post Length
| Length | Fit |
|---|---|
| 6mm | Very close fit for thinner earlobes |
| 8mm | Close, neat fit for many healed earlobe piercings |
| 10mm | Comfortable standard length for many traditional stud earrings |
| 11–12mm | More room for thicker earlobes or a looser fit |
Butterfly Back Earrings
Butterfly back earrings use a traditional straight post with a push-on backing. The butterfly back slides onto the post and can usually be positioned to give a comfortable fit behind the earlobe.
The post should leave enough room for the earlobe without feeling tight or pressing into the skin.
Threaded / Screw Back Earrings
Threaded earrings use a backing that screws onto the end of the post rather than pushing into place. This gives the earring a more secure closure and can help reduce the chance of the backing coming loose during everyday wear.
Always check the individual product specifications for the exact gauge and post length, as these can vary between designs.
How is post length measured?
Post length is measured from the back of the decorative front to the end of the wearable earring post.
The decorative front and butterfly or screw-on backing are not included in the post length measurement.
Everyone’s anatomy is different. If possible, measure a pair of earrings that already fits you comfortably before choosing your size.
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