Bodysparkle

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Is the Body Sparkle Internet Store secure? -Do you have a printed catalog? What Size or Gauge Body Jewelry Should I Order?-It is impossible for us to tell what size body jewelry you need for your particular piercing. There is no "standard" size that all Piercing Professionals use. We can tell you the most common sizes and gauges used for a particular piercing, but that will not necessarily be the size that you have. The only way to accurately determine the size you need is to contact the piercer and ask what gauge you were pierced with or measure the jewelry you are wearing and use that as a guide line for new body jewelry purchases. We provide a free measuring chart (Click Here) that you can print and use to measure your jewelry. This chart also includes instructions on how to accurately measure your jewelry. If you cannot print the chart, you can view it on your computer screen and follow the measuring instructions using a ruler. Or you can go to a local Piercing Professional and have them measure the jewelry for you. DO NOT MEASURE JEWELRY ON THE COMPUTER SCREEN! THE SCALE WILL NOT BE ACCURATE AND MEASUREMENTS WILL BE INCORRECT. Here are some of the sizes for more common body piercings: Lip-16 gauge, 5/16" length is the most common size for lip rings after the piercing has fully healed. Usually you are pierced with a lip ring (labret stud) that is 3/8" or longer to compensate for swelling after piercing. When the piercing heals, most people can use a 5/16" length, but not everyone! Again, this is a guide line. If your lip is thicker, you may need a longer length lip ring. Some piercers are also using 18 gauge for lip piercings. The only way to properly determine the size you need is to measure! Nose-The most common gauge for a nose piercing is 18 gauge. That is the gauge most piercers use. Many people want a smaller gauge hole in their nose, so they go down to 20 gauge or 22 gauge which are thinner than 18 gauge. Some nose piercings are 16 gauge (thicker than 18 gauge), but they are less common. There is no "right" type of nose ring. The customer usually chooses what style they want (screw, bone, stud or ring) based on personal preference, comfort, ease of use etc. We recommend you consult with a local piercing professional if you are not sure how to use a certain type of nose ring. Some nose rings come in different lengths, diameters, etc. The size you need is based on where your piercing is placed on the nose and how thick your nose is, etc. The only way to properly determine the size you need is to measure a piece of jewelry that fits properly and use it as a guide line! Ear Cartilage Piercings-The most common gauge for a cartilage piercing is 16 gauge, unless pierced at Claire's or Walmart, etc. They pierce with a 20 gauge needle. Many people want a smaller gauge hole in their nose, so they go down to 18 gauge which is thinner than 16 gauge. 20 gauge & 22 gauge are the thickness of regular earring studs. For cartilage hoops, 1/4" dia. is tiny and usually OK for a tiny ear, piercing close to edge of the ear. 5/16" is slightly larger and most common. 3/8" is good for a piercing farther away from the edge of the ear. The only way to properly determine the size you need is to measure a piece of jewelry that fits properly and use it as a guide line! Navel-14 gauge 5/16"" or 3/8" length is the most common size for belly button rings after piercing is fully healed. Usually you are pierced with a barbell or ring that is longer than 3/8" (7/16", 1/2", 5/8" or longer) to compensate for swelling after piercing. When the piercing heals, most people can use a 5/16" OR 3/8" length, but not everyone! Again, this is a guide line. If your piercing is shallow, you may need a shorter length barbell (1/4" (6mm). Deeper navel piercings may need a 1/2" (12mm) or 5/8" (16mm). If you have had your piercing for several years, you may have a 16 gauge piercing, which is thinner than 14 gauge. The only way to properly determine the size you need is to measure! Tongue-14 gauge 5/8" length is the most common size. Usually you are pierced with a barbell that is longer than 5/8" (3/4" 7/8" or 1") to compensate for the swelling of the tongue after piercing. When the tongue heals, most people can use a 5/8" length, but not everyone! Again, this is a guide line. Eyebrow-16 gauge 5/168" length is the most common size for eyebrow piercing, but many people need the 3/8" length, which is usually the length you are pierced with. We sell lengths from 1/4" to 1/2". The only way to properly determine the size you need is to measure a piece of jewelry that fits properly and use it as a guide line. Back to Questions How quickly will I receive my order?--We usually ship all orders within 24-48 hours of receipt of the order. We do not ship on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays. If we are out of stock on an item that you order, we will contact you immediately via email with an estimated ship date. You will not be charged for a back ordered item until it ships. We usually receive stock within 3-5 days (with the exception of custom made 14K gold pieces. See 14K gold policies for details). We send a free piece of jewelry with every back order for the inconvenience. Back to Questions Shipping Information Please be sure enter the correct and complete shipping address when placing your order. Include Company Name (if applicable), Apartment number, Suite number, etc. Body Sparkle is not responsible for orders shipped to incomplete or incorrect addresses. Many shipments are returned to us, or lost in the mail because of incomplete or incorrect shipping addresses. We charge a $1.99 (withing the US) shipping fee to re-ship orders due to incorrect address via first class mail. Orders shipping outside the United States with incorrect addresses will be charged the full shipping amount to re-ship order. We have a few choices for shipping your order: First Class Mail $2.99-free for orders $25.00 and over.This service is available only for orders shipping within the United States, US Territories, APO and FPO addresses. US Postal Service (US, APO & FPO addresses only). It takes approximately 2-10 days delivery, depending on your location (not guaranteed within 10 days). lease note that these delivery times are not guaranteed, and may be longer during peak or holiday mailing times. We provide tracking numbers for all first class mail shipments. Insurance is included for all shipments where appropriate.

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