What’s the Perfect Size for Conch Earrings?

Conch earrings are one of the hottest trends right now, with conch hoop earrings being the most popular! Whether it’s teenagers or women in their 30s, pretty conch earrings give an edgy yet elegant look. However, with so many sizes available for conch earrings, it gets a little confusing to determine the perfect size.

If you are here to get an idea of what size earrings are ideal for conch, then keep scrolling, as we have all the answers you need.

How Do You Measure the Best Size for a Conch Earring?

Before you venture into conch piercing, you must know the appropriate measurement. Determining the perfect size for your pretty conch earrings depends on two basic factors.

1. Ear Type:

Since no two ears are identical, the jewellery diameter depends on your ear shape and skin thickness. What works for one person may or may not work for the other.

2. Placement of the Conch Piercing:

The piercing close to the ear’s edge or the middle section determines the style and the size, and this is an important factor when finalizing the correct size for the conch piercing.

The most popular conch piercings are usually around 16g (1.2mm). A conch earring’s inner diameter ranges from 10 to 15mm depending on how far the conch piercing is from the ear’s edge. That said, embracing a one size fits all approach is a mistake, so be careful and avoid making this mistake. Individual measurements ensure a good fit, but the initial piercing hole is always slightly bigger in order to accommodate any swelling that may happen. Here are the standard measurements that you can keep in mind:

• Gauge: 16g (1.2mm)
• Bar length: 6mm to 8mm
• The hoop’s inner diameter: is 10mm to 14mm

Based on this, conch rings are generally 10mm to 14mm. A 10mm sized conch earring is ideal for a tight fit if your ears are small and the conch piercing is close to the edge. The 6mm or 8mm bar length works for a lot of people, depending on their cartilage thickness.

Determining the Gauge of Your Conch Piercing

How do you decide on the right gauge for a conch piercing? The answer is – either to measure your existing earring or to ask the person who is piercing your ear.  A lot of people tend to use a ruler, but a ruler’s measurement is inaccurate and fails to pick the minute gauge differences in pierced conch earrings.

Hence, A caliper or the micrometer is a better tool for measuring, as it does a more accurate job in determining your jewellery’s gauge, essentially its thickness. Consider the following in order to understand this better:

• Gauge 14g: 1.6mm thick
• Gauge 16g: 1.2mm thick
• Gauge 18g: 1.00mm thick

How Do You Figure Out the Perfect Conch Ring Size?

Other than seeking the assistance of the person piercing your ear, the only reliable way to find out what size fits best is by measuring the piercing or the piece of jewellery in your possession. The distance from the piercing hole to your ear’s edge is the correct basis to figure out the size. A straight horizontal line is the smallest inner diameter and is perfect for your earring without being tight. However, avoid using a ruler to measure; instead, use paper and place it against a ruler for greater accuracy.

If you have forgotten the gauge of your existing hoop, do not fret. Instead, place the ring on the top end of the ruler with ‘mm’ markings and count them from the inside of the hoop earring. Measuring from the outer edge is inaccurate, and you will end up with loose earrings.

Also Read: Which Earrings Are Suitable for Inner Conch Piercings?

How Big a Hoop Do You Need?

The answer to this would be based on your hoop size and where the piercing is on your ear. Small-sized hoops would be apt if the piercing is close to the edge, and likewise, deeper placements would need larger inner diameters, or in other words, large-sized hoops.

You may require a large hoop even if your ear is small if the piercing is further inside. However, the reverse is valid for a large ear, and the perfect hoop ring for you, in this case, would be one that has a smaller inner diameter.

Which Jewellery Is Perfect for Conch Piercing?

After diving deep into the various aspects surrounding conch piercing and the different sizes, let’s explore the type of jewellery that goes well with a conch piercing.

• Studs: Classic, simple and absolutely beautiful, diamond or gemstone studs are a great option for conch piercings. As young teenagers, we’ve often resorted to buying ‘cheap diamond earrings’, but now is the time to choose high quality diamond studs that look classy and pretty.
  If you would like, then you can consider labret and barbell studs with a ball on the back if you choose to get earrings for an inner conch piercing.

• Hoops: We love hoops, and we know you do too! Hoops are a great option for conch piercing, however, when you pick a pair, ensure that the inner diameter is large enough with a proper gauge to fit on your ear. You can also consider clickers, captive bead rings, segment rings, horseshoes, and seamless hoops.

Before we sum it up, there is one important thing that you must know and that is how to clean a conch earring Since we tend to wear conch earrings for an extended period of time, it is important to follow basic hygiene and clean them from time to time.

Conclusion:

Measuring your conch piercing at home is neither complicated nor difficult. A few simple tools, a piece of paper, a ruler, a pen and a mirror are all that you need. If this however seems too exhausting, then you can visit your local jeweller’s and have an expert measure your ear in order to give you the most accurate size for a conch earring.