EARRING SIZING GUIDE
MEASURING
EARRING WEIGHT
Every earring that punctures a pierced body part has a component called a post. This refers to the wire that passes through and sits inside your piercing hole.
Earring Weight
When selecting a new pair of earrings, comfort is just as important as style.
Prolonged, daily wear of earrings that are too heavy for your lobes can cause discomfort and even permanent damage to the soft tissue around your piercing. This includes stretching, elongation of the piercing hole, and potential splitting or tearing of the lobe.
The
Earring Weight Guide (Grams)
| Style | Single Earring |
Earring Pair |
Single Earring Feels Like |
Best for |
| Extra-Light Weight | 0.25 | 0.5 | Paper Staple | Perfect for people who enjoy a "bareley there" feeling. These are easy to forget about, and great for extended, all-day wear. |
| 0.5 | 1 | |||
| 0.75 | 1.5 | |||
| 1 | 2 | Paperclip | ||
| 1.5 | 3 | |||
| Light Weight | 2 | 4 | Dime | Perfect for a comfortable, yet noticeable style. These are great for all-day wear. |
| 2.5 | 5 | Penny | ||
| 3 | 6 | |||
| 3.5 | 7 | |||
| 4 | 8 | |||
| 4.5 | 9 | |||
| Mid Weight | 5 | 10 | Nickel | Perfect for an event or a night out. These are comfortable for about half of the day. |
| 6 | 12 | Quarter | ||
| 7 | 14 | |||
| 8 | 16 | |||
| 9 | 18 | |||
| Heavy Weight | 10 | 20 | #2 Pencil | Perfect for a photo-op or special occasion. These should be worn for very short durations (1-2 hours at a time) to avoid discomfort. |
| 11 | 22 | |||
| 12 | 24 | |||
| 13 | 26 | |||
| 14 | 28 | |||
| 15+ | 30+ |
MEASURING
EARRING POSTS
Every earring that punctures a pierced body part has a component called a post. This refers to the wire that passes through and sits inside your piercing hole.
Measuring the Post Gauge
The post gauge measurement refers to the thickness of the earring post.
The higher the gauge number, the thinner the post.
Post Gauge Guide
| Millimeters | Post Gauge | Size Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 22g | Thin and delicate |
| 0.8 | 20g | Standard |
| 1 | 18g | Sturdy - Common for starter piercings |
| 1.2 | 16g | Heavy - Often used for industrial, tragus, or cartilage piercings |
| 1.6 | 14g | Thick - Common for industrial piercings |
Measuring the Post Length
MEASURING
STUD EARRINGS
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Measuring the Stud Diameter or Length
MEASURING
HUGGIE & HOOP EARRINGS
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Measuring Huggie & Hoop Diameter
Hoops are measured by their inner diameter, which determines how they fit around the ear.
Measuring Huggie & Hoop Gauge
MEASURING
DROP & DANGLE EARRINGS
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Measuring Drop & Dangle Length
Measure Another Necklace
Already have a favorite? You can measure the length of a necklace you know you love to help determine the size of your next purchase.
Choose a necklace of the same length as your favorite for a replacement style, or find a great length to layer with your current favorite by adding or subtracting a necklace size.
Measuring the Full Chain Length
Use this method to find the true length of your necklace’s chain.
All you need to get started is a ruler or tape measure, a necklace you love wearing, and a flat surface.
Unfasten your necklace and lay it down on a smooth, flat surface. Pull the two ends of your necklace as far apart as you can, making a straight line with the chain.
Measure the entire length of the chain, including the clasp and ring on either end.
If your necklace uses a chain extension, measure to the point where you usually clasp your necklace, even if that is not the end of the chain.Make a note of your measurement so you can have it on hand while shopping.
Measuring the Necklace Drop Length
Use this method to find the wearing length of your necklace: the combined length of your chain and pendant.
All you need to get started is a ruler or tape measure, a necklace you love wearing, and a flat surface.
Fasten the clasp of your necklace and lay it down on a smooth, flat surface. Pull the clasped end and the pendant end of your necklace as far apart as you can, making a straight line with the chain.
Measure the entire length of the necklace, from the clasp to the tip of the pendant, and double the number.
Make a note of your measurement so you can have it on hand while shopping.