Scrap Metal 23 316L Surgical Steel Bent Curved Barbell 18g 18 Gauge

I ordered this in the .31 inches; if you hold it up to a ruler, from one end of ball to the other it measures to half an inch plus the line right after the half inch mark. (hope that made sense). Or if u want it simpler, it measures the first 10 black lines on the inch side of a ruler. The reason I'm being technical about that is because I was unsure of how long each measurement was, so I had to guess. I ordered this for a smiley piercing (skin Web connecting top lip to gums) and I wanted the smallest gauge in eyebrow rings possible. 18G was the smallest I could find anywhere. It's lightweight and thin, and I hope the metal wears well in my mouth (if not I'll update). I ordered it on the shorter side so it wouldn't touch my teeth and possibly damage them. It came a day earlier than estimated delivery date, and I'm very happy the bar is thin. There's so many different piercings you can use this ring for. I'd recommend to anyone for a smaller gauge piercing, and someone whose freshly piercing, because surgical steel is the best jewelry for a new piercing and the healing process. I also ordered a 16g needle to pierce it with, and either the needle was really 18g or this ring is a 16g, but the ring did not fit into the hollow needle.

These were just what I needed for my Rook piercings. They seem well made. I'd prefer only one ball screwed off but they both do.I had a hard time getting them in my ears because the type of piercing makes it hard to get them in, not the earrings fault however.When it's time to replace these, I hope to find them in white gold. Other then that, great for Rooks when you don't want snaggly hoops.This is the 3rd one I've bought. These are great for rook piercings. One I lost because I did not tighten enough, my fault. Other than that, great product. Exactly what I wanted.

It was the exact gauge and length I needed. I was a little concerned that that ball caps would be a little small, but I was able to switch them out for larger caps I already had on other 18 gauge pieces. Worked out great!

Loved this! I purchased this for my Rook. I accidentally bought this way too large (0.5 was too long for me, I really hard no idea and just guessed)But I love the quality, the end balls are not too large. I already ordered a smaller length but don't mind having this one as an extra.

Fits perfect, no reactions from my sensitive skin, looks great/just as pictured. I accidentally ordered the wrong size (totally my fault) but they were extremely helpful and allowed me to exchange it.

I got this for my rook and it wasn't quite long enough but that was my own error. I was just kind of taking a wild guess and hoping that it would work. I still think it's a good quality barbell and it was shipped super quickly! I gave it to my best friend because it worked perfectly for her piercing. Thanks!

Exactly as advertised! Perfect tragus piercings!

For the price, this is exactly what I was looking for. It is difficult to secure, but that is simply a result of the small size, not a flaw in the product.