What gauge is a cartilage piercing??

Question

I got my cartilage pierced 8 years ago with a piercing gun(Yes, I know worse thing I could've done!!) I have a hard time finding earrings that are comfortable. I can only wear 14kt gold and I cannot wear any earring that has the post exposed(They dig into my head when I sleep) I was thinking of looking for other body jewelry to fit it and of course they are in gauge sizes. I tried calling the place I had it pierced and all they can tell me is that it is standard earring size. My question is what gauge is a cartilage piercing and can I get other body jewelry to fit in it without stretching it?? Thanks

Answer 1

16 gauge

Answer 2

I can assure you its not a 16 gauge like others are saying since you have gotten it pierced with a piercing gun. Usually when the cartilage is pierced with a piercing gun, the stud is a regular ear stud meaning the gauge is a 20G which is the smallest. If it were done by a pro piercer using a hollow needle than the guage would have been a 16G. Go to a piercing shop that sells body jewelry or a store that sells a variety of body jewelry such as Spencer's & Hot Topic they have CBR 's that are 20G, CBR's are usually much more comfortable for cartilage piercings. Good Luck.

Answer 3

It's most likely 18g or 20g. There's not much difference between the two.