Silver Leopard Gecko Nose Stud

Each nose stud listing is set up so that the drop-down selections match the example picture showing the different types of nose studs. For example, when you are looking directly at the charm, a right screw/L-bend will bend to the right, and a left screw/L-bend will bend to the left. This may be different from the way that you’re used to ordering your nose jewelry!

Do I need a left or a right bend for my nose piercing? 

Technically, either bend can be worn on either side of the nose. If you're used to wearing nostril screws that bend a specific direction, then you may find that it feels awkward or difficult to insert the opposite bend direction the first few times you try. Choose the bend direction you find the most comfortable to wear!

Right nostril piercings: a left bend will curve toward the back of the nose, and a right bend will curve toward the tip of your nose. 

Left nostril piercings: a right bend will curve toward the back of the nose, and a left bend will curve toward the tip of your nose. 

If you don't mind going to a piercing shop, you will find that a fishtail (straight post, no bend) gives you the most flexibility. You can pay to have it custom bent to fit your nose perfectly. I highly recommend this route for jewelry that you plan to keep for a long time and wear often.

Quick Tip: Buying a nose stud as a gift for someone and don't know what they like to wear? I highly recommend getting a straight post so they can have the stud bent to their preference.

If you aren't sure what type of bend you want, then another good choice is an L-bend. The direction of the bend can be altered if you made a mistake ordering, and the tail shortened without marring the metal irreversibly. 

How to Measure the Gauge

Not sure how thick the post of your nose stud is? No worries, that's easy to measure at home! 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 nose piercings are 18 gauge (approx. 1.0mm thick) and 20 gauge (approx. 0.81mm thick). You must use a caliper to measure the gauge. A ruler will not give you an accurate enough measurement because there's such a small difference between each gauge. 

All sterling silver jewelry will tarnish, becoming dull and turning dark brown or black. Sometimes, this happens very quickly depending on your individual body chemistry, your location, and how the jewelry is stored when not in use. Sterling silver is not intended for 24/7 wear (you must take it out to clean it), and should never be used in an unhealed piercing.

The following periodic maintenance will help to keep your sterling silver jewelry looking nice:

• Sterling silver requires regular cleaning to remain shiny. 
• Tarnish is easy to clean with a silver cleaner! Only use the dip or polish on the post of the nose stud because the stones or black details on your charm may be affected. Rinse the stud off thoroughly with soap and water, then dry it after cleaning. See my cleaning tutorial here: How to Clean Silver Nose Studs
• The charm portion of your jewelry should not be dipped in silver cleaner because the black details on the charm will be removed, as well. Instead, use a polishing pad or a polishing cloth meant for silver to restore the shine when it starts to look dull. I recommend washing your jewelry with warm, soapy water after using a polishing pad/cloth because some polishing products leave a residue behind.
• If you shower with your sterling silver jewelry in, remember to always completely dry it afterwards. I don't recommend doing this, though! Dropping the nose stud down a sink or shower drain is one of the most common ways that people lose their nose jewelry.
• Store your jewelry in an airtight bag with an anti-tarnish tab when not in use. The anti-tarnish tabs that I include in my packaging are good for approximately 6 months and will start to change color when they need to be replaced.

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.