Description
Description
Genuine Turquoise Labret Stud • Number 8 Turquoise • Surgical Steel Post with Sterling Silver Bezel • Screw‑On Ball Back
Old‑stock Number 8 Turquoise in 4mm, 5mm, or 6mm cabochons — each one hand‑set in a sterling‑silver bezel and finished with a smooth screw‑on ball back. Comfortable, low‑profile labret hardware for cartilage, tragus, helix, conch, or lobe wear. Sold as a single or pair.
💎 Stone Details
• Genuine Number 8 Turquoise (mine closed in the early 1970s)
• Old‑stock stones with natural matrix + color variation
• Stabilized for durability — color and matrix are natural
• Sterling‑silver (925) bezel — smooth or serrated wall
• Rustic‑minimal artisan finish
🛠️ Metal & Backing
• 316L surgical steel post with screw‑on ball back (labret‑style hardware, reversed for comfort)
• Post Length Options: 8mm (standard size) or 6mm (snug fit)
• Hypoallergenic for most sensitive ears
• Durable, non‑tarnish, everyday‑friendly
🪶 Post Length Notes (for new piercings)
8mm works for most lobes and most cartilage placements.
6mm sits closer to the ear — often used for tragus, forward helix, and thinner cartilage; best for healed piercings.
📏 Stone Size Options
• 4mm
• 5mm
• 6mm
📌 Post Gauge Options
• 16g
• 18g
• 20g
Choose the gauge and stone size that matches your piercing best.
✦ Facts to Know
All stainless steel and surgical‑grade steel naturally contain a small amount of nickel as part of the alloy. The nickel is tightly bound, which is why these metals are widely used for sensitive ears. Typical 316L surgical steel contains approximately 8% nickel within the alloy.
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