About your dolphin conch ring
The dolphin’s curved outline suggests a leap through the water. Its rounded snout, dorsal fin and forked tail make the animal recognisable, while the smooth gold surface keeps the design simple. There are no gemstones or engraved details.
If you enjoy ocean-inspired jewellery, this tiny dolphin conch hoop brings a coastal detail to your ear stack. Pair it with plain gold pieces, or choose it as a thoughtful gift for a dolphin lover.
1. Why you’ll love it
This dolphin cartilage hoop adds a small sea-life detail to the simplicity of a polished gold ring. The approximately 3mm motif is fixed to the hoop itself, so there is no dangling charm.
Wear it alone in your conch piercing, or pair it with plain gold hoops and studs elsewhere on your ear. Its curved silhouette gives your ear stack a subtle coastal touch that is easy to enjoy throughout the year.
2. Solid gold, never plated
The dolphin and hoop are both made from genuine 14ct solid gold, rather than a gold coating over another metal. This solid gold dolphin conch hoop is nickel-free and handmade to order for a fully healed conch piercing.
- Yellow gold for a warm, sunny glow
- White gold for a cool, clean finish
- Rose gold for a soft hint of pink
The dolphin is a polished solid-gold shape with no gemstone or stone setting, allowing its curved silhouette to remain the main detail.
3. Choose your fit
A conch hoop passes through the piercing in the inner bowl of your ear and curves around the outer rim. The distance between your piercing and the edge of your ear determines how much room the ring needs. A smaller diameter can sit closer, while a larger one gives more space.
You can choose a 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13mm inner diameter. If you already have a conch ring that fits well, measure across its inside edge as a starting point. Your ear anatomy and piercing position affect the fit, so your piercer can help check the diameter you need.
For the wire thickness, choose the same gauge as the jewellery you already wear:
- 18G = 1.0mm
- 16G = 1.2mm
The dolphin measures approximately 3mm and does not change the stated inner diameter. If you are unsure about your gauge, your piercer can check it for you.
4. How to wear it
This dolphin conch ring is made for a fully healed piercing in the inner bowl of your ear, with the hoop curving around the outer rim.
When you are ready to put it in, gently twist the two ends sideways in opposite directions. Pulling them straight apart can change the shape of the circle, so hold the hoop itself rather than the dolphin motif.
Once one end is through your piercing, gently twist the ends back into alignment. The ring should have enough space to sit without pressing into the edge of your ear. If the angle is difficult to reach or you would prefer help, a professional piercer can fit it for you.
5. What’s included
Your dolphin conch ring is handmade to order and arrives with the following items, ready to give as a gift or enjoy yourself:
- Your 14ct solid gold dolphin conch ring
- STEPOY jewellery box
- STEPOY gift bag
- Thank-you card
If you are choosing it as a gift for a dolphin lover, check their conch hoop size and gauge before ordering.