14ct Yellow Gold
Classic, warm and timeless for everyday wear.
14ct Solid Gold
Not plated, not filled
Handmade to Order
Your exact gauge and colour
For Healed Piercings
Designed for stable piercings only
Free UK Delivery
Tracked and insured
Fit Helper
Is 8.5mm the right hoop size for you?
Choose 8.5mm if 8mm feels a little too close, but 9mm leaves more visible space than you want. It gives a balanced fit with slightly more room than 8mm, without looking as open as 9mm.
SizeFit feelBest for
8mmClose everyday fitWhen you want a neater, closer look
8.5mmBalanced comfort fitWhen 8mm feels tight but 9mm looks too loose
9mmSlightly more relaxedWhen you want more visible space or easier movement
8.5mm gives you balanced comfort: slightly more room than 8mm, without moving up to a visibly looser 9mm fit.
Half Size Fit
When 8mm is too tight and 9mm is too loose
On a small piercing, a full 1mm size jump can change how the hoop sits, moves and looks. 8.5mm gives you the middle ground: more comfortable than 8mm, but still neater than 9mm.
8.5mm is the in-between size for healed piercings that need a little more breathing room than 8mm without moving up to a visibly looser 9mm fit.
Suitable Placements
May suit small to medium fully healed placements
8.5mm can suit small to medium healed piercings that need more room than 8mm while still keeping a close everyday look.
Nostril piercings that need more room than 8mm
Helix piercings that feel too tight in 8mm
Some tragus piercings
Some septum piercings that need a close fit
Small daith placements
Small lobe piercings
8.5mm is still a close-fitting hoop for many placements. If your piercing sits deeper, passes through thicker tissue, or you prefer a relaxed look, choose 9mm, 9.5mm or larger.
Size Difference
8mm vs 8.5mm vs 9mm: which size should you choose?
This is the key fit question for a balanced everyday half size. Choose 8.5mm when 8mm feels tight but 9mm looks too open.
DiameterHow it looksChoose it if
8mmClose and neatYou want a smaller everyday fit and already know 8mm feels comfortable
8.5mmBalanced with slightly more room8mm feels tight but 9mm looks too open
9mmMore relaxedYou want easier movement or a little more visible space
Gauge Guide
Choose your gauge
If you are replacing an existing hoop, choose the same gauge you already wear.
GaugeLook / feelBest for
22GVery fine and delicateUltra-subtle healed piercings
20GDelicate everyday choiceMany nostril and small cartilage piercings
18GSlightly stronger lookNostril, helix, tragus or septum piercings already fitted for 18G
16GThicker and more structuredOnly if your piercing already wears 16G
Metal Colour
Choose 14ct yellow gold or 14ct rose gold
Both options are solid 14ct gold, not plated or filled. Choose the colour that works best with your skin tone and the jewellery you already wear.
Material Trust
A close everyday hoop deserves real solid gold
A close-fitting hoop sits near the skin every day, so the metal matters. This 8.5mm seamless hoop is made from solid 14ct gold wire for long-term wear in fully healed piercings.
14ct Solid Gold
Not plated, not filled, made for long-term wear.
Gold-Plated
Surface coating can wear away over time, exposing the base metal underneath.
Surgical Steel
Some alloys may not suit everyone with sensitive healed piercings.
Important Fit Note
For fully healed piercings only
This 8.5mm seamless hoop is designed for fully healed piercings only. Do not wear it in a fresh, healing, irritated or swollen piercing.
Measure Before Ordering
How to check if 8.5mm may fit
Check the inner diameter of the hoop you currently wear.
If 8mm feels tight, presses into the skin, or feels restrictive, 8.5mm may give you slightly more room.
If 9mm looks too loose or leaves more visible space than you want, 8.5mm may give you a neater look.
For a nostril piercing, measure from the centre of the piercing hole to the lower edge of the nostril where the hoop will sit.
For septum or daith piercings, compare against the size you already wear rather than guessing from photos.
If you are unsure between two sizes, choose the larger size or ask your piercer.
Common Questions
About the 8.5mm seamless hoop
Who should choose an 8.5mm seamless hoop?
Choose 8.5mm if your piercing is fully healed and 8mm feels slightly tight but 9mm looks too loose.
Is 8.5mm a common hoop size?
8.5mm is a half size, so it is less common than standard 8mm or 9mm hoops. It is useful when standard sizes do not give the fit you want.
Is 8.5mm good for nostril piercings?
It can suit healed nostril piercings that need slightly more room than 8mm but still want a close look. If your piercing sits higher or your nostril tissue is thicker, choose 9mm or larger.
Is 8.5mm better than 8mm?
Not always. 8.5mm is better if 8mm feels tight, presses into the skin, or feels restrictive. If 8mm already feels comfortable and looks right, you may not need to size up.
Is 8.5mm better than 9mm?
Choose 8.5mm if 9mm looks too open or leaves more visible space than you want. Choose 9mm if you prefer easier movement or a more relaxed fit.
Can I wear 8.5mm in a septum piercing?
It may suit some fully healed septum piercings that need a close fit, but many septum piercings need 9mm, 10mm or larger. Check your current jewellery size before choosing 8.5mm.
Is rose gold still solid gold?
Yes. Choose 14ct rose gold if you prefer a softer colour. It is solid 14ct rose gold, not rose gold plated.
What gauge should I choose?
Choose the same gauge you already wear. 20G gives a delicate look, 18G is slightly thicker, 22G is very fine, and 16G should only be chosen if your piercing already wears 16G.
Can I wear 8.5mm in a daith piercing?
It may suit some small, fully healed daith piercings, but daith sizing depends heavily on anatomy and placement. If you are unsure, choose a larger size or ask your piercer.
Can I wear 8.5mm in a new piercing?
No. This seamless hoop is for fully healed piercings only.