Paw Print Internally Threaded Cartilage Earring

MEASURING YOUR TRAGUS/HELIX PIERCING FOR A HOOP EARRING

This is a really easy measurement to take! In a straight line, measure the distance from the piercing hole to the edge of the cartilage - this will be the smallest inner diameter that you can wear, and it will fit snugly. If you are going to get a beaded hoop, make sure that you add 1mm to this measurement to accommodate the size of the beads that I use.  

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR TRAGUS, HELIX, CONCH OR LOBE PIERCING FOR A LABRET STUD

To purchase a labret stud for your cartilage piercing or earlobe, you will need to know the following: 

1. The gauge that you wear. Gauge is how thick the post is.
2. How much wearable length you need. Wearable length is the part of the post that is actually inside your piercing - this is different from the total length of the post. 

The easiest way to obtain these measurements is to simply ask your piercer to help you, but if that isn't an option you're not out of luck. 

HOW TO MEASURE THE GAUGE OF YOUR EARRING

To find out what gauge you wear, simply use a caliper to measure how thick the stud is that you are currently wearing - the two most common gauges used for tragus piercings are 18 gauge (approx. 1.0mm thick) and 16 gauge (approx. 1.3mm thick). You must use a caliper to measure the gauge, a ruler will not work for this step.

How to Determine Which Wearable Length You Need

Next, you can move on to finding out how much wearable length you need. There are three ways to do this:

• Caliper method: Use a caliper to measure how thick the cartilage is in the location of your piercing - this will be the wearable length that you wear. This method of measuring will work best for lobe, tragus, and some helix piercings (not all). 
• Ruler method: Use a regular post earring and a marker. Insert the earring, mark where the post comes out of your piercing, then take the earring out. Now, you will be able to measure the marked portion of the post with a ruler (in millimeters).
• Measuring a labret stud you already have: If you already have a labret post that fits you very well but you can't remember what size it is just use a ruler to measure the length. Don't forget - the back disc of the labret stud is not included when you're measuring the length!

My current fabrication time is 7 business days for all items except solid gold pieces. 

With the exception of solid gold items, please expect to wait 7 business days (Mon-Fri) prior to your order shipping. Orders for solid gold jewelry have a current fabrication time of 10 business days. Business days are Monday-Friday, weekends excluded. 

Your item will be shipped first class using USPS in a small gift box. A tracking # is included for all shipments. Transit time within the United States typically takes 3-5 business days, while international shipping typically takes 2-3 weeks.

If your item was damaged during transit, then I'm more than happy to make it right! Should your item(s) arrive broken or damaged in any way, please send me a picture immediately upon arrival - include both the item and the packaging in the photo. I will replace your jewelry at no cost to you - please allow up to the standard fabrication time (7 business days, M-F) for a replacement to be made and shipped out.

PIERCING JEWELRY RETURN POLICY:

For the safety of all my customers, returns are not accepted on piercing jewelry. This is a standard policy in the body jewelry industry that protects the health of the consumer. I only sell completely new, unworn pieces. Custom orders are not returnable. All jewelry in this shop is made to order, shipping costs are nonrefundable.

I want you to love your new jewelry just as much as I love making it, so please get in touch and ask all questions about sizing prior to purchasing if you are unsure what size will fit you. 

If you have ordered the wrong size, I'm happy to send you a 15% off coupon should you decide to reorder the correct size.