16 Gauge Prong Set Crystal Bioflex Stud for Labret & Cartilage
Delivery £30+
✔️ Water, sweat and heat proof
✔️ Hypoallergenic
✔️ Tarnish free and won't discolour
This versatile stud is suitable for a wide range of piercings, including cartilage, labret, medusa and monroe. This comfortable flat back stud is made from bioflex, which is a great choice for lip piercings as this soft, plastic style stud is less abrasive against teeth and gums. Available with an easy to use push fit crystal topper available in silver or gold.
- Material 316L Surgical Steel / Bioflex
- Gold PVD coating
- Stone: Cubic zirconia
- Thickness: 1.2MM (16 Gauge)
- Length: 6MM - 8MM
- Crystal size: 3MM
- Threadless topper
- Sold individually
- Suitable for labret, medusa, monroe, snakebite and cartilage piercings.
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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.
MATERIALS & CARE
Care guidance based on the materials and finish used in this piece.
Surgical steel is durable and easy to maintain. Keep it clean and dry thoroughly after exposure to water or sweat.
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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