16G Titanium PVD Curved Barbell
Available in four colours, this 16 Gauge Titanium PVD Curved Barbell is crafted from premium ASTM F136 titanium with a choice of 14mm or 16mm wearable lengths. Finished with smooth 3mm ball ends and a durable PVD colour coating, its clean curved silhouette combines lightweight titanium with versatile styling for compatible curved-barbell piercings.
✨ Why You'll Love It
✔ Four PVD Colour Finishes: Choose from four eye-catching finishes to coordinate with your existing jewellery, create contrast within your piercing collection or add a bolder pop of colour.
✔ ASTM F136 Titanium: Lightweight, durable and highly resistant to corrosion, titanium is an excellent choice for customers concerned about nickel sensitivity and jewellery designed for regular wear.
✔ Classic Curved Barbell: The simple curved profile and matching 3mm ball ends create a clean, minimal look that's easy to style across compatible piercings where a longer curved barbell is suitable.
💎 The Detail
Simple, lightweight and effortlessly versatile, this Titanium Curved Barbell is a clean everyday option for anyone who prefers minimal body jewellery with a little extra colour. The polished 3mm ball ends keep the design understated, while the PVD finish gives the classic curved-barbell shape a more distinctive look.
Available in four colours with a choice of 14mm or 16mm wearable lengths, this 16 gauge (1.2mm) curved barbell is crafted from ASTM F136 titanium with external threading. It can be worn in compatible curved-barbell piercings such as vertical labret, surface piercings, tongue, eyebrow or nipples - where these longer lengths suit your anatomy and piercing placement. Always compare the size with jewellery that already fits comfortably before ordering.
Need help changing your new jewellery?
Our Stainless Steel Piercing Forceps make it incredibly easy to open hoops and unscrew tight ball ends safely.
These are the measurements for this exact piece of jewellery. Compare them 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.
Materials used in this piece
Base metal: TITANIUM F-136
Good to know: This piece contains titanium, our preferred metal for customers with sensitive skin or concerns about nickel sensitivity.
Choosing the right metal can make a big difference to the comfort, care and longevity of your piercing jewellery. Here's how our three main jewellery metals compare.
TITANIUM — BEST FOR SENSITIVE SKIN • USED IN THIS PIECE
Skin sensitivity: Excellent choice for sensitive skin
Best for: Fresh* or healed piercings
Everyday wear: Excellent
Care: Low maintenance
Titanium is lightweight, durable and highly resistant to corrosion. It's our recommended choice if you have sensitive skin or are concerned about nickel sensitivity.
316L SURGICAL STEEL — DURABLE EVERYDAY CHOICE
Skin sensitivity: Suitable for many people
Best for: Healed piercings
Everyday wear: Very good
Care: Easy care
316L Surgical Steel is strong, durable and resistant to everyday wear, making it a popular choice for body jewellery. Surgical steel contains nickel, so if you have a known nickel sensitivity or particularly sensitive skin, we recommend choosing titanium instead.
BRASS — STATEMENT JEWELLERY
Skin sensitivity: Not recommended for sensitive skin
Best for: Fully healed piercings
Everyday wear: Occasional wear
Care: Keep dry
Brass allows us to create more detailed and decorative jewellery designs, but it requires more care than titanium or surgical steel. Jewellery containing brass should only be worn in fully healed piercings. Keep it dry and remove before showering, swimming, exercising or sleeping.
A note about fresh piercings
The metal is only one part of choosing jewellery for a fresh piercing. The jewellery's gauge, length, design, threading and surface finish also need to be appropriate for your piercing and anatomy.
If your piercing is still healing, we recommend checking with a professional piercer before changing your jewellery.
Mixed-material jewellery
If a piece contains more than one metal, always follow the care and wear guidance for the most sensitive material. For example, jewellery with a 316L Surgical Steel bar and a brass charm should be treated as brass jewellery and kept dry.
✨ Jewellery Care
Keep your jewellery looking its best with a little regular care.
316L Surgical Steel & Titanium
Jewellery marked as waterproof can be worn around water during normal everyday use. After exposure to swimming pools, seawater, cosmetics or sweat, rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Brass & Plated Jewellery
To help preserve the finish, keep brass and plated decorative pieces away from water, perfume, lotions and other chemicals. Remove before showering, swimming or exercising where possible.
Cleaning Your Jewellery
Gently clean with warm water and a mild, fragrance-free soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly. Avoid abrasive cleaners, alcohol, bleach and harsh chemicals, which may damage polished, plated or crystal finishes.
Storage
Store jewellery somewhere clean and dry, ideally separately from other pieces to help prevent scratches and tangling. The zip lock pouch provided with your order is perfect for this!
💡 Tip: Always check the material information shown on the product page, as care requirements can vary depending on the metal, plating and decorative components used.
Typical Barbell Sizes by Piercing
| Piercing | Common Gauge | Typical Bar Length* |
|---|---|---|
| Eyebrow | 16G | 8–10mm |
| Tongue | 14G | 12–16mm |
| Nipple | 14G | 12–16mm |
| Industrial | 14G | 32–38mm |
*Typical sizes are a guide for healed piercings only. Anatomy, piercing placement and piercing depth vary, so your ideal bar length may differ. Where possible, measure jewellery that already fits comfortably or ask your piercer.
Gauge / Thickness
| Gauge | Thickness |
|---|---|
| 18G | 1.0mm |
| 16G | 1.2mm |
| 14G | 1.6mm |
| 12G | 2.0mm |
Standard Bar Length
| Length | Common Use / Fit |
|---|---|
| 6mm | Short / close-fitting barbell |
| 8mm | Common shorter curved barbell length |
| 10mm | Longer curved barbell / additional room |
| 12mm | Shorter straight barbell option |
| 14mm | Medium straight barbell length |
| 16mm | Common longer straight barbell length |
| 18mm+ | Longer fit where required |
| 32–38mm | Long industrial-style barbells |
Nipple Barbell Sizing
| Length | General Fit |
|---|---|
| 12mm | Shorter / closer fit |
| 14mm | Medium nipple barbell length |
| 16mm | Longer / roomier nipple barbell length |
Nipple anatomy and piercing placement vary considerably. Choose a bar that allows a comfortable fit without compressing the piercing.
How is barbell length measured?
Straight barbells: Measure the wearable bar between the two balls or attachments. Do not include the balls or decorative ends in the measurement.
Curved barbells: Measure the wearable section of the curved bar between the two attachments.
Nipple barbells: Measure the wearable straight bar between the two ends. For decorative nipple shields or specialised designs, check the product specifications because the wearable length can differ from the overall bar measurement.
Everyone’s anatomy is different. If possible, measure jewellery that already fits comfortably.
Best nose ring jewellery I've found in years, it lasts so well still shining away definitely be buying more and package so nicely done thank you so much ❤️
