14k Gold Crystal Cartilage Stud 16g

14 karat gold Austrian Crystal Claw-set External Lobes, helix, tragus, and more! Each piece sold individually. The 14k Gold Crystal Cartilage Stud is a high-quality piece designed especially for cartilage piercings. This piece goes through your piercing from the front and screws into the back with an bead. This bead is more secure and more comfortable than a traditional earring with a butterfly backing. The 14k Gold Crystal Cartilage Stud is . Gold must be at least 14 karats for use in body jewelry safely. Gold has a high-quality look, but it's important to be away from the drawbacks of body jewelry. Perspiration can corrode gold. This creates spaces that harbour bacteria. Because of this, we recommend you change your gold jewelry before a workout or other activities that may lead to sweating. Gold is not recommended for healing piercings, but it's safe for healed piercings. Gold discolours over time but goes back to its original colour with some polishing. This piece is 16g. 16g is the standard size for a cartilage piercing done with a needle. If your piercing was done by a gun, your piercing may be too small for this. You can shop our for options that fit you better. This piece is a favourite for cartilage piercings (like we said before). Here are a few examples: helix, tragus, flat, and even ear lobes! Show us where you chose to wear yours with #BodyModsFamous on Instagram. We LOVE seeing our jewelry out in the real world. Don't forget to follow us on and for updates on new jewelry, product info, sales, and more.