About your star tragus ring
A clean outline gives this little star a bright, recognisable shape. Because the tragus sits close to the face, the approximately 3mm motif is easy to notice up close while still staying small enough for this compact piercing placement.
There is no centre stone or dangling part, so the star stays smooth, polished and easy to pair with plain gold, a crescent moon or another tiny celestial motif elsewhere in the ear. We’ll make each ring to order in the gold colour, gauge and size you choose.
1. Why you’ll love it
If you like star jewellery but want something small enough for the tragus, this design gives you one clear celestial detail without taking over the front of the ear. Its approximately 3mm size keeps it neat, while the fixed polished motif avoids movement around the piercing.
Wear it on its own for one bright detail close to the face, or pair it with plain lobe and helix jewellery for a simple celestial stack.
2. Solid gold, never plated
The star and ring are both made from genuine 14ct solid gold, rather than a gold coating over another metal. It’s nickel-free and handmade to order for a fully healed tragus piercing.
- Yellow gold for a warm, classic tone
- White gold for a cooler, silvery look
- Rose gold for a softer pink tone
The star is approximately 3mm, with a clean polished outline and no centre stone, gemstones, prongs or dangling parts.
3. Choose your tragus fit
Tragus sizing depends on how close your piercing sits to the cartilage edge, how thick your tragus is and the angle of the piercing.
- 5mm: a very close option for piercings sitting nearer the tragus edge, with less cartilage to clear
- 6mm: gives a little more room and can be a useful middle starting point for many tragus placements
- 7mm: offers more clearance for thicker cartilage, piercings sitting further inward or anyone who prefers a slightly less snug look
Every ear is different, so these are starting points rather than fixed sizing rules. If you already have a tragus ring that fits comfortably, measure straight across its inside edge and choose the same inner diameter.
For wire thickness, match the jewellery you already wear: 18G = 1.0mm or 20G = 0.8mm. If you are unsure which gauge you currently wear, ask your piercer before ordering.
4. How to wear it
This seamless star ring is made for a fully healed tragus piercing.
Gently twist the two ends sideways in opposite directions. Try not to pull them straight apart, as that can change the shape of the ring. Hold the ring itself rather than using the star as a handle.
Guide one end through the piercing, twist the ends back into alignment, then rotate the ring until the star sits where you like it. Tragus piercings can sit at different angles, so the final position can vary slightly from ear to ear. If fitting feels difficult, a professional piercer can help fit it safely.
If you regularly wear in-ear headphones, keep in mind that tragus anatomy, ring size and earbud shape vary, so some earbuds may sit differently with tragus jewellery in place.
5. What’s included
Your star tragus ring is handmade to order in the size, gauge and gold colour you choose. Your order includes:
- One Star 14ct Solid Gold Tragus Ring
- Approximately 3mm fixed polished star motif
- Your selected yellow, white or rose gold
- Your selected 18G or 20G gauge
- Your selected 5–7mm inner diameter
- STEPOY jewellery box
- STEPOY gift bag
- Thank-you card