Which earring gauge is smallest?

20g
What is the smallest size gauge? A standard ear piercing is 20g or 18g so the smallest gauge size is 20g. Gauge sizes are always even numbers and the smaller the number the bigger the earring, so from 18g the next size up would be 16g. It would then go from there to 14g, then 12g, then 10g etc.

What are earrings for gauges called?

What is this? Plugs are sometimes called earplugs or earspools. In the world of body modification, plugs refer to the short, cylindrical jewelry worn with larger-gauge body piercings.

What are fake ear plugs?

Fake Gauges If you’re new to the world of body modification, chances are that you might refer to fake plugs as fake gauge earrings. The main difference between plugs and gauges is that plugs are the actual jewelry, and gauges are used to measure the size of said jewelry. But the terms are often used interchangeably.

What are faux gauges?

They are actually just regular earrings with fake gauges that give the appearance of having actual plugs. You can pick and choose between various fake gauge designs and change them every day, without having to wait to actually stretch your ears, or wait for them to shrink to a smaller gauge.

Do small gauges close?

Almost any hole in the ear eventually doesn’t close. When you say ‘gauges,’ I assume you mean people trying to extend the hole to be super large. So, for the people stretching their ear holes with the gauges, it’s a permanent thing. I don’t think they ever become significantly smaller.

Did Vikings wear gauges?

Scholars and historians theorize that contrary to popular belief, the Vikings were actually fashion-conscious and expressed themselves through their appearance. It is likely that some even had tattoos, but there is no evidence indicating that they wore earrings or had body piercings of any type.

What gauge are earrings?

Gauge Size: Insert a standard earring post through your piercing – this is going to be a 20G size post. If it fits snugly, then your gauge size will be 20G. If you can move it around a little bit, try an 18G size. If you can move it around quite a bit, then you probably want a 16G size.

How big is a double zero gauge?

about 3/8 of an inch
When you get to 0g, the next size is 00g (pronounced “double zero gauge”). 00g is equal to about 3/8 of an inch.

Do gauges ruin your ears?

Once you reach a certain point, ear gauging leaves permanent results. So, if you ever want to remove the gauges from your ears, you will be left with a big hole that can only be reversed with surgery. By working with a professional, your chances for closing gauged ears without surgery is greater.

What size ear gauge should I get?

Begin stretching your ear with a size 16 or 14 gauge. Ears are typically pierced using an 18 or 20 gauge, so 14 is the largest size you can start on and avoid damaging your ears. Starting at any larger than this size puts your ear at-risk of tearing.

What is the smallest size for an ear gauge?

If you are just starting to stretch, the bottom of the chart has the smallest sizes. Ear piercings that were done with a piercing gun are usually 18g or 20g. Basic earlobe piercings from a professional piercing shop are usually 14g.

What is the biggest gauge for ears?

According to EarGauges.net, a professional ear gauger evaluates your earlobes for elasticity and vascularity, determining how large a stretch they can safely take. For most people, a 00-gauge, or 10mm diameter, gauge is the largest they can safely tolerate.

What is the size of a regular earring?

The “standard” earring size is 20 gauge. Most body piercing in the lobe is done at 14 gauge today, and this piercing is also commonly stretched to larger gauges. The soft fleshy tissue of the ear lobe makes it very easy to stretch and heavy gauge ear lobe piercings are now very common.