Gold PVD titanium and metal alloy Austrian crystal N/A External Lobes, helix, tragus, and more! Each piece is sold individually. The Elephant Cartilage Stud is a high-quality piece. This stud is designed for cartilage piercings. Put this stud through your piercing from the front and screw the bead on. The bead is more secure. It's also more comfortable than an earring with a butterfly backing. PVD is more durable than traditional plating. Therefore it lasts longer. We recommend wearing our anodized, blackline, or untreated titanium body jewelry instead if you have metal sensitivities. The charm is a metal alloy, which is ideal for casting and makes them perfect for jewelry with fine details. Many people have sensitivities to these alloys and may react. Metal Alloys with a PVD coating can help negate this reaction, but they may still irritate those with the strongest sensitivities. To avoid turning green, metal alloy jewelry is recommended to be cleaned often and not worn in moist/sweaty places. This cartilage stud is 16g. 16g is the standard size for a cartilage piercing done with a needle. However, if you were pierced with a gun, your piercing may be too small. Shop our for options that will fit you. As previously mentioned, this stud is a favourite for cartilage piercings. Here are a few examples: helix, tragus, flat, conch, or you can wear them in your ear lobes! Show us where you wear yours with #BodyModsFamous on Instagram. We LOVE seeing our jewelry out in the real world. Finally, don't forget to follow us on and for updates on new jewelry, product info, sales, and more.