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20G surgical steel captive bead ring with a fixed 3mm ball, designed for various piercings including cartilage and nostrils.
20G surgical steel captive bead ring with fixed 3mm ball for cartilage, earlobe, tragus, and nostril piercings
20G surgical steel captive bead ring with a fixed 3mm ball, designed for various piercings including cartilage and nostrils.
20G surgical steel captive bead ring with fixed 3mm ball for cartilage, earlobe, tragus, and nostril piercings

18G/20G Surgical Steel Captive Bead Ring - Fixed Ball

by Vital Body Jewelry
4.9 (47 reviews)
$8.99 - $8.99
$8.99
$8.99 - $8.99
$8.99
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Size guide

Body jewelry is sized by thickness (gauge) and by length or inner diameter.

Gauge conversion

Gauge Thickness
20G 0.8mm
18G 1.0mm
16G 1.2mm
14G 1.6mm

How to measure

  • Gauge (thickness)

    The thickness of the bar or wire. A smaller gauge number means thicker jewelry.

  • Hoop inner diameter

    Measured straight across the inside of the ring, from inner edge to inner edge.

  • Straight post length

    The wearable length of the post, measured between the ends. Balls and gems are not included.

Match your existing jewelry’s measurements. If you’re unsure, ask your piercer to confirm your size.

Read the full size guide
  • Material: Surgical Steel
  • Gauge / Thickness: 20G (0.8mm) & 18GA (1mm)
  • Diameter: 1/4" (6mm), 5/16" (8mm) & 3/8" (10mm)
  • Ball Size: 3mm
  • Style: Fixed Ball / Captive Bead Ring

A polished surgical steel captive bead ring with a 3mm ball fixed to the ring.

  • Two gauges: 18G (1mm) or 20G (0.8mm).
  • Three diameters: 1/4" (6mm), 5/16" (8mm) or 3/8" (10mm).
  • The ball is fixed in place, so there is no loose bead to lose.
  • Fits nostril, septum, earlobe, tragus, helix, rook, conch and other cartilage piercings.

Surgical steel contains a small amount of nickel, so this piece is best worn in a fully healed piercing. If nickel bothers your skin, choose titanium instead.

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