Nose Bones

Nose Bone Studs for a Flat, Simple Fit

How a Nose Bone Stays In

A nose bone is a short straight post with a slightly wider ball on the end. You push the ball through the piercing with a little pressure, and it rests inside the nostril to keep the stud from sliding out. Because there's no bend or twist, a nose bone sits flatter than a corkscrew or L-bend. Nose bones are made for healed piercings, since pushing the ball through can irritate a fresh one.

Stone and CZ Nose Bones

For color, our 20G sterling silver nose bones carry small semi-precious stones like turquoise, tiger eye, and jade. The 18G surgical steel nose bones come with a 3mm CZ gem in clear, aqua, pink, purple, blue, green, red, or black. If you want a simpler look, choose the 18G surgical steel nose bone with a ball, dome, flat disk, or spike top.

18G vs 20G Nose Bones

Our nose bones come in 18G and 20G, the two most common nostril gauges. An 18G nose bone is slightly thicker and a good fit for piercings done at 18G, while 20G is slimmer. Wearing a thinner nose bone in a larger piercing can let it slip out, so match your gauge. Not sure of your size? See our body jewelry gauge size chart, or ask your piercer to confirm your gauge and fit. Prefer a stud that twists in? Browse all nose studs.