• 14K gold-filled or sterling silver.
• 20 gauge or 22 gauge (wire thickness).
Simple and seamless hypoallergenic mini huggie hoops. Handmade minimalist body piercing. Perfect for every-day wear, the kind of piercing you leave in for months or years. This hoop can be worn in the ear, tragus, helix, daith, nose, lip, or cartilage. High-quality, simple, and versatile.
SIZING
We measure these hoops by the inner diameter (from inner edge to inner edge).
Measure from your piercing to the outer edge of your earlobe.
Add 1 mm to the measurement for a snug fit.
Add 2+ mm for a looser fit.
MATERIALS
14K Gold Filled - is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission. It must have a layer of 14K gold that is mechanically heat bonded to a base metal, usually brass. The gold must be 1/20 (5%) of the item's total weight. It's value is greater than gold-plated jewelry because it has an actual layer of 14K gold bonded to the base metal rather than just a microscopic film of gold covering it. The gold layer makes the jewelry very tarnish resistant, much more so than sterling silver jewelry.
Sterling Silver - has a silver content that is at least 92.5% of its total weight. The other 7.5% is made up of copper. The copper is added for the purpose of hardening the silver. Pure silver is generally too soft to use for jewelry making.
