Hidden Helix Ring

Not sure which you have? A clear whole-ear photo can help us discuss the location. It cannot confirm the exact size or whether this hoop will fit.

6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm and 10mm are available inner diameters — not a fit recommendation for every helix placement.

For an outer-rim helix, look at how far the piercing is from the edge the hoop will go around.

1. Tuck your hair aside and let your ear sit naturally. Do not pull or flatten the rim.
2. Hold a small millimetre ruler beside the ear without pressing into the skin.
3. Note the distance from the centre of the hole to the rim the hoop needs to clear.

This is a placement reference, not automatically the inner diameter to order. It leaves out the back of the ear, the folded edge and the angle of the piercing.

Do not put measuring tools or paper through the hole. There is no universal “add 1mm” rule. This outer-rim measurement should not be used to size a Forward or Hidden Helix.

For your first hoop, a piercer can check a round ring around your actual placement and write down both the gauge and inner diameter.

Available inner diameters are 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm and 10mm. A 6mm ring may sit comfortably on one ear and press into another. No single diameter suits every helix piercing.

The hole-to-edge distance, the rim’s fold and the channel angle all affect the fit. A high helix is not automatically farther from the edge than a lower one.

If you have no known hoop size: start with the placement check above and have the fit assessed. Do not select the smallest ring just because you want a delicate look.

For a double or triple helix, check each hole separately. Neighbouring piercings can need different diameters, even when you want a matching set.

Check your piercing record or previous jewellery order for gauge / G or wire thickness. If it is unknown, ask your piercer to measure the jewellery.

A photo of your jewellery being worn, an ordinary ruler or the size of an earlobe earring cannot reliably tell you your helix gauge.

Currently wearing 16G? That is 1.2mm wire, so neither listed option is the same thickness. Ask your piercer whether changing to a finer gauge suits your piercing before ordering.

Do not force thicker wire through a narrower channel. Thinner wire does not make a too-small diameter fit around your ear.

A comfortable hoop should clear the rim without pinching, squeezing the fold or pulling at the hole. Check the front and back of the ear.

If the hoop points outward, the channel angle can be part of the reason. A smaller ring will not necessarily make it lie flat, and may add pressure.

Comfortable but too roomy-looking? First confirm your current diameter. Compare a nearby size while keeping the gauge the same.

Pressure, an indentation or discomfort needs a fit assessment. Do not bend the ring against your ear or keep sizing down to remove every visible gap.

You can contact us even if you don’t know your size. Show the whole ear with the exact hole identified, then a side or back view if you can take one comfortably.

Tell us whether you wear a stud or hoop, and whether you want a closer fit, more space or help with a part that presses or catches. Keep the ear relaxed and hair tucked aside.

A photo helps explain your question, but cannot reliably identify an unknown gauge or exact inner diameter. We may suggest an in-person fitting before you order.

A model’s photo can show a look you like. Their ring size may not create that look on your ear.

First check the original order for the stated gauge and inner diameter.

If your piercing is fully healed and you can comfortably change the jewellery, lay the removed round hoop flat beside a millimetre ruler. Measure straight across from inner edge to inner edge.

An 18G ring with a 6mm inner diameter is approximately 8mm across the outside. Ordering an 8mm inner diameter would give you a larger ring.

If your current piece is oval or has a straight wearable bar, compare its usable internal shape as well. Its labelled diameter may not transfer directly to a true circular hoop.

A 6mm stud does not mean you need a 6mm hoop. The post passes through your ear; the ring also needs room to curve around its edge.

STEPOY seamless hoops are for fully healed piercings. Elapsed time alone does not confirm readiness. If the piercing is tender, crusting or swollen, or you’re unsure whether it has healed, ask your piercer to check it before changing jewellery.

For your first hoop, a piercer can assess the placement, confirm fit and help with insertion. Forward and Hidden Helix placements need their own assessment rather than the same outer-rim size.

Compare the stated gauge and inner diameter on each product page, whether you are choosing Solis, Ember or another helix design.

If you already wear a comfortable round hoop, its measurements are useful context. Also check where the new design will sit against your ear, especially around a tight fold or beside other jewellery.

Matching size numbers or the word “helix” do not guarantee an identical fit for every design or placement. If you are unsure, show us the product you want and the hole you intend to wear it in.