Technical Notes

Mbody specialize in decorative gold body piercing jewellery for a range of piercings. Please note that not all of the styles featured here will be suitable for all piercing sites. Consumers are advised to consult a professional piercer when choosing body piercing jewellery; particularly for a new piercing.

Belly-bars/Banana Bars

So called due to the curve in the bar, banana belly-bars bars are designed exclusively for use in naval piercings. Unless otherwise stated, all belly-bars are 9ct gold, and a standard 1.6mm gauge and approximately 10mm in length (not including the decorative portion). Please note that this measurement is taken from the decorative portion of the bar to the threaded ball, i.e. 10mm space between the decorative portion and the ball rather than the actual length of the bar, as the curve in the bar varies according to style.

A standard 10mm bar will suit the majority of piercings; unless the piercing is particularly small. Customers requiring a shorter bar can place a special order for an 8mm or 6mm bar.

Top or Reverse Dropper belly-bar

A reverse dropper inserts from the top of the piercing, allowing the decorative portion of the bar to cover the belly button and the piercing. Many of the reverse dropper gold body piercing styles featured have been shown from the side and from the front to give customers a clearer idea of how the item will sit on the body.

Ball Closure Rings

Ball closure rings are suitable for a wide variety of piercings; from facial, nipple and naval to both male and female genital piercings. Size and diameter vary according to the piercing site and personal preference. BCRs are either a standard 1.2mm or 1.6mm gauge.

Measurements given for BCRs  refer to the internal diameter; 1.2mm BCRs are available in 8mm, 10mm and 12mm internal diameter, 1.6mm BCRs are available in 10mm, 12mm and 15mm internal diameter.

Labret/Madonna Studs

Labret and Madonna studs are designed specifically for piercings above and below the lip. Labret/Madonna studs have a flat disc that sits inside the mouth to reduce friction of the bar against the gums

Labret/Madonna studs are available in 1.2mm gauge and in lengths ranging from 6mm-12mm according to the style of the bar.

Barbells

Barbells are suitable for a wide variety of piercings; from facial, nipple and naval to both male and female genital piercings. Barbell length varies according to the piercing site and personal preference. All the Barbells featured are a standard 1.6mm gauge.

Measurements given for Barbells refer to the length of the actual bar, not including the decorative portion at either end; 1.6mm Barbells are available in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm lengths.

Nose-studs

Nose studs are very fine and as such are suitable for nasal piercings only. All nose studs are a standard 1mm gauge.

Toe rings

All toe rings are open at either the top or the under-side and can be adjustable to fit most sizes comfortably. All 9ct gold toe rings are sold according to weight. The weights are based on an average and so may vary slightly.