We get a lot of questions about our Teardrop Ear Gauges (and plugs), so we're here to share some information about our Teardrop shaped ear gauges...
Q: What size teardrop shaped ear gauges should I order?
A: The same size you normally wear your round shaped gauges!
Q: How are teardrop gauges measured?
A: Teardrop gauges are measured by circumference. This is why you'd order the same size of teardrop gauges that you normally wear in round shaped gauges.
Q: How do I check the size of a pair of teardrop gauges?
A: To check the size of a teardrop plug, wrap a string around the wearing surface and mark where one end on the string meets the other. Then measure that segment of string and divide by pi- 3.14 to get the diameter. Diameter is the measurement you see used for round plugs.
Q: How to put in Teardrop shaped ear gauges?
A: We recommend inserting the bottom (larger) part the teardrop in to your ear lobe first. Then gently pull down your ear lobe till you can slip the top (pointer) side of the teardrop in. Please keep in mind "DO NOT" pull hard or force jewelry into your ear lobe. They should easily slip in if inserting the correct size.
*Make sure your stretched ears are fully healed before wearing wood gauges and always wash your hands before changing ear jewelry.
Q: Does wearing teardrop gauges feel different?
A: In general, no, it feels the same as wearing round plugs. Wood is a light material that there is no noticeable difference in the feeling from round, oval, or teardrop shapes. At larger sizes, like over 1.5", teardrop gauges may feel a bit different because of the difference in weight distribution from "top to bottom".
Q: Can I wear round ear gauges again after wearing teardrop gauges?
A: Absolutely! Wearing Teardrop shaped ear gauges will in no way change the shape of your ears. Your ear lobe is stretchy and hyper elastic, it will return to normal form once teardrop shaped ear gauges are removed.
Check out our huge selection of wood Teardrop Ear Gauges and Plugs. Feel free to Contact Us if you have questions about teardrop plugs or body jewelry not covered in this post!
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