- Is the opal a real stone?
- No. It is a synthetic (imitation) opal, a 2mm lab-made stone set into the steel.
- What gauge and length is it?
- It is 20 gauge (0.8mm thick) with a 6mm wearable length, sized for a standard nostril piercing.
- How does a bone stud stay in?
- The post is slightly thicker at the end, so it holds by friction in the piercing. It pushes in and pulls out without a screw or bend.
- Will the gold or black finish wear off?
- The gold, rose gold and black versions are ion plated over steel. Plating on body jewelry can fade with prolonged wear, especially with friction or harsh soaps.
- Can I wear it in a fresh piercing?
- It is best for a healed nostril. A new piercing needs jewelry fitted by a professional piercer, and a friction-fit bone post is awkward to change while healing.
- Is it safe for sensitive skin?
- 316L surgical steel is widely used for piercings and tolerated by most people, but anyone with a known nickel allergy should check with a piercer first.
- Where is the 1pc Opal Set Nose Stud Bone Ring 316L Surgical Steel cheapest?
- At JSW Body Jewelry, for $1.30, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the 1pc Opal Set Nose Stud Bone Ring 316L Surgical Steel?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including JSW Body Jewelry, Amazon.