And you can always take it outit will eventually heal. Got a favorite place online for nose studs? Im a total failure at that. Do tell. The pluses of these studs are that the ends are extremely smooth making them very comfy to change and the prongs are nearly snag-proof. (LogOut/ I havent had to buy any new ones in a long time and have actually been downsizing as I find that some I just never wear (like the Alluring Hessonite garnet or a Freshtrends hoop) because as much as I like them, they dont look right to me. Sits on my nose perfectly. I am looking at the Alluring body diamond studs in either 1.2 mm or the 1.6 mm. I just cant help myself! Whether you want there to be a small gap, or you want your piercing to be snug on your nose we ALWAYS recommend measuring your personal piercing. What I received was a Yellow Gold nose hoop, and a Plain Diamond, even though the Order Note enclosed with the delivery reflected that I should have received a Rose Gold nose hoop, and a Cognac Diamond nose stud (i.e. Got my new TV from them as well, go figure. The hoop is one with a tiny ball on the end that you are supposed to thread through backward (that right there is an impossible task for me) and the ball keeps it in place so I cut, bent and filed the hoop into an awesome teeny rose gold ball. ), and I created a nice wardrobe of nose ringssome pretty big, but lovely. The purple is cooler in reality and the mandarin garnet is not orange but yellow. Just got my piercing 2 months ago. Parents were not thrilled but then, parents really arent supposed to be happy about tattoos and piercings, no matter what your age. Right now I am actually wearing a tiny gold ball Alluring stud. In my case, it sort of turned nicely after I made peace with the decision not to get it done for so many years. It was simple to insert and does not come out, and the post isn't visible inside my nose. Did it hurt? Hi! Color is another thing so hard to tell by shopping online. Bodycandy usually has a coupon code and free shipping on orders over $20. (I now use them both as earrings for an odd piercing.) One is the 2mm white opal in white gold that I am currently wearing. Im 46 and decided to go for it! My next find was Alluring Body Jewelry out of New Hope, PA http://www.alluringbody.com/ . They have great, cheap stainless steel with crystals bezel set as well and those are the blue and green ones in the picture. Not quite the cognac color of the photo but it has great sparkle. You were right on with your advice. Now that I can change my jewelry without the urge to faint (99% of the time), I think Ive gotten obsessed. Here is the link, Admit I may becoming a little obsessed with nose rings also, but there too many cute gemstones and such to chose from and I only have one nose piercinghumhadnt thought about a double nose piercing yet, but will wait to hear a report from you . But then it was done. They make me happy everytime I see them. It was totally worth it, I have had no regrets or problems. Since you have a new piercing I would def. It came straight and I bent it myself so I could customize the fit. The first few months of changing things felt very weird to me but eventually I go more comfortable with it. sigh* wasted my moneyo well now i know. Ever thought of wearing a nose ring vs. stud? The best ones I got from them would be the white gold ball and the yellow gold dome. Finding your perfect fit can be a little hard. However, I keep searching for reasons that a 40 something woman should get her nose pierced facing this dilemma, but still wanting to feel sexy and attractive to my husband. In any case, they take Paypal and I got free shipping which made me stupidly happy, even though the coupon code I had was not allowed for gold jewelry. Im probably done shopping with them at this point because I want more colored gemstones and dont care for their high settings, but when one of my gold studs broke in my hands right out of the package they were great about sending me a new one fast. What was the tipping point that made you finally go ahead and do it unlike me constantly obsessing about it. I have no regrets about the tattoo or the piercings. I had ordered correctly, and hence the mistake was on the part of the company). You were right, if I had wanted it since college, I should just ahead and try it! Ive been considering AlluringBody, Fresh Trends, Nose Jewelry and Body Candy. I will mail your correct order, and refund your card $25 to cover the time and cost of shipping the order you have back to us. I also have no formal jewelry training in makingthingslike prong settings, so I defer to the pros. The most hilarious thing is these studs are all so tiny, they pretty much all look alike when Im wearing them. Ive always really liked the idea of a small nose stud, but I never did it because Im was a corporate diva and didnt want to hassle with spacers or covering it. I just wish it sat flatter. Since Ive tried a few places I thought I would give you a review of my purchases. Thank you Julia I wrote this because no one else was! Yes, it hurt I was surprised at how much. This solid gold nose piercing is the perfect hoop ring for every day. I am 48 and got a tattoo on my 44th birthday (which was a coincidenceI decided and it turned out they have a 72 hour cooling off period so you can come to your senses). Does this solution work for you? UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: Because I was playing with a lightbox yesterday and wanted to torture myself by taking pictures of things too tiny to focus on (and because someone asked), I bring you the general line up of the most often worn nose studswith the exception of the congac diamond because Im almost always wearing it. How did you feel and are you still happy with the decision? Sixteen nose studs and one hole. you probably have a lot more now. Freshtrends sits lower, it has more of a martini shape. I could not wait the full 2 months I was told to wait before I changed it, and like DFY said, it was painful enough to make me want to passout. Last but not least is my new favorite, http://www.freshtrends.com/ . The smoky quartz is on the right, next to the clear retainer. Some are a tighter fit than others. I suppose everything comes from different manufacturers with different standards of normal. When hubby gave me a gift card for my 42nd Birthday to a local piercing studio where my BFF had hers done! I have a few and their diamonds are beautiful. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Am searching for some advice when you had your nose pierced. I actually cut the hoop in half, reshaped it with the ball on the end as a tiny stud and its one of my favorites. Was reading your blog and looking at your pictures. Follow the tutorial below as a guide to help you find your personal measurement! One of the first places I shopped online was, oddly enough, http://www.newegg.com/ not really a place body jewelry comes to mind but it turns out they have a ton. Odd thing is, its supposedly 1.5mm but the quartz and the diamond on the other side are 1.2mm and they actually look BIGGER. Was it worth it? say to try alluringbody the ends of the studs have always been the most comfortable that Ive tried. yeahi bent my 9.5mm fishtail from fresh trends into 6mm at the bend and that left me with 3mm at the L bottom. Amy I crazy? I noted how well the nose stud seems to suit your face and nose. Not pictured because I ordered it after this photo, but I have a 3mm clear topaz too. I had swelling, but I haven't had anything in my nose for a while now because I lost my previous nose ring around the beginning of the pandemic, so that might be why. It is very inspiring. The diamond setting was nice and low so I expect to like it tomorrow. When I wipe my face with a cloth or cotton, it does not snag. Most of these are from Freshtrends and the blue diamond is probably my runner up favorite. Made of Real 14 karat gold, our solid gold nose piercing is the ideal nose jewelry for those with sensitive nose piercings. I got a 1.2mm smoky quartz in 14k gold that is still one of my favorites, even though the prongs are a little wonky. Almost more like an earring and I dont want to look like Ive stuck an earring in my nose. I will ship it out as soon as I hear from you. . I keep seeing others in their 40s, 50s and even one women with all grey hair, cut short who must have been 60+. Looks great on. A few stand out, like the 2mm white opal I just got today, but mostly because I think 2mm is too large a stone for my face. You can wear these perfectly dainty and durable nose hoop rings anywhere you go even in the water! Thanks! Last but not least is a comparison for you1.5mm cognac diamond and 3mm clear topaz, both from freshtrends. I dont think it matters when you get it only that you want it and theres no reason not to try it. This is a GREAT nose ring, I'm not sure if I should buy another because I don't know if I'll even need another one for a long time once I have this! Pricey treats, but extremely well made. Whats inconsistent about their studs though are the post lengths. It was the smallest stud they had but it still sat up a little high for my taste. I do it all online, especially if I can use jewelry sale money through Paypal. Love your blog and your jewelry on Etsy. Carolyn. I got the red ruby and the pink sapphire from them and their setting is a little high. A ton of choices in not only stones but sizes, gauges, and even the clarity of some of the stones. Since you have so many I figured you might be the expert to ask. It might also just be because it's a big ball, and getting it in could cause that, but it exactly the right length once the swelling went away. Also What is your favorite go to these days? I cant afford solid 14k gold wire and I wouldnt use anything of a lower quality for a nose stud because I dont make/sell things that I wouldnt wear myself. You dont have to worry about the color rubbing off, because it never will. They too have the problem of pictures having different colors than reality. I have had this in for about 2 weeks and I can rinse my face and not even notice it at all! Another personal preference is that when I can buy the stud straight I do and bend it myself, to get a tighter fit, but most people are not comfortable doing that. We carry three types of gauges: 24 gauge, 22 gauge and 20 gauge. its funny how many of us have struggled with that balance of honoring ourselves and our spouses in this particular scenario. Oh, and the plastic retainer came from them too! That is one of my favorites, along with the blue bezel-set tiny stud from Bodycandy and the cognac diamond from Freshtrends. Thank you! ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active? i cant even insert an L shaped lol. Great fit, not too tiny and not too big. I would suggest removing while sleeping, showering or washing your face because it could slip out. Of course, bezel set is nice for not having to worry about prongs catching on your sweater when changing. (I also did not like the loop or the backward way to get it in place). Plus they were only $1.99! (LogOut/ Really enjoyed your post! I keep obsessing about getting a nose piercing and keep promising myself to just get it done. UPDATE: Its been over a year and I thought Id just let you know that cognac diamond stud became my absolute favorite of everything. I have to be careful washing my face because the prongs are long and love cotton balls. For me, Alluring doesnt sit as flat as the Freshtrends martini-type mount, but the quality of their work is very high. I dont go to malls much so Im not trying to find cheap studs at Hot Topic or Spencers. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Still cant get a hoop to go in backwards though. The ruby looks more the color of a garnet which disappointed me. Maybe settings make a difference or maybe its ridiculously hard to be that exact when talking about such small things. Overall, the transaction cost me ~AUD$205 and I have neither of the items that I ordered. would u be able to do an update? I know that you wrote this quite a while ago, but this is the most for helpful review on nose studs that I have ever seen! Those are the only companies I know. I never wear the big pearl flower or turquoise and CZ to work, just a discrete little diamond, or a cz flower cluster. I am always fighting the urge to seek out new body jewelry sites and find the perfect stuff. Do it for you, not for others. Will it look like a mid-life crisis thing? Anyway, Newegg. I ordered two studs to start with to see if I like their work and they came in today. Its my everyday stud for the low profile, sparkle, and mellow color that blends in well with my skin tone. I went with the Tiny (1.2) in white but I also have purple in 1.6. I started only with the screw type, but have a few straight ones. The topaz is way too big for my face, unless I plan to be telling fortunes, but it is pretty. Or, it might look great to everyone who sees it but your perception might be that its huge. 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Im kind of a snob about materials ideally, I want solid 14k or 18k gold so it doesnt irritate the piercing like silver would. My husband didnt say much but he was just happy it wasnt another tattoo. Also, Im preoccupied with getting a nose piercing:) I dont have any yet, but Alluringbody.com seems to have some absolutely lovely ones that I lust after. Hi Kate, I am so sorry to hear that you received the wrong order. Thanks! Your first question is hard to answer because a 1.6 might look great on someone else but too big on you. Im 42 and just got my nose pierced 6 months ago. Would you do it again? Part of that was a long post so it would be comfortable with newly pierced swelling but as soon as I could I swapped it out. From my personal experience, I would not recommend buying from Alluring Body http://www.alluringbody.com I was excited to order two items from them a Rose Gold nose hoop, and a Cognac Diamond nose stud. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); FOOD: Chocolate Peanut Butter PaleoAwesome Stuff, Gets All Nature Girl and Makes BeautyShit. I suspect you faced all these questions. just curious if you ever had this problem. Just wanted to let you know after obsessing about having my nose pierced, I finally went ahead and got my nose pierced. The first stud in the top picture on the left is what I got pierced with, a bezel set diamond in stainless steel, 20 gauge. Dont give up you can try it later on when you are more confident with changing the studs. Im wondering if diamond nose studs are worth the extra $ over CZ. The thicker the gauge, the lower the number. However, thats not perfect either because I have to try and line up the bend with one I already have thats a good size not as foolproof as it sounds. Admit as you said, I found it tricky to put in until I found this great video which made it look easy and simplified the approach to inserting a nose ring. Im thinking that for something like a 1.5mm diamond, how much difference in clarity will there noticeably be between the cheapest and most expensive? Our 24 gauge is our thinnest hoop nose ring, our 20 gauge is the average size for all nose hoop piercings and our 20 gauge is our thickest hoop piercing. Im 42. thanks. It was perfect and not something Id been able to find in any store in that size and color. i ordered a white gold fishtail from fresh trends which was 9.5mm in length and bent into an L shape.turns out its too short for me since i have a bump on the inside of my nose due to previous trauma. 1.2 has subtle sparkle that people notice up close. Freshtrends seems to have become my go-to place for studs, even though their gold jewelry is made to order so I dont get gratification as instant as other places. The website has a refund policy; however, they do not provide a Reply Paid address. I called the next day and had it done. Overall, people liked it (my sister did notloudly! I know people my age who have them, but theyve had them quite a while. I am thinking about investing in a diamond stud but not sure if it is worth the extra money over the CZ. The stones are sooooo tiny but the photos you see show them huge and well lit, not like reality. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. and if you order fishtails, what length is a good length? The sapphire is beautiful and sparkly though. The three from Alluring Body Jewelry would be the small clear diamond farthest on the left, the purple diamond, and the 2mmorange garnet (which unfortunately looks more of a sickly yellow on me they have citrine now and Im tempted to try it and see if it is more flattering). If youre looking for something a little more dainty, then youll want a thinner gauge. now that is a pain. Ive found that an issue at every place Ive shopped. And what company do you recommend? My tipping point was just the realization that its not as big a deal as I was making it, and if I still wanted to try something after 20 years I should go ahead and try it. It was so cuteI was obsessed, researched it, waited two months to see if the urge would pass, then did it. by the way.i LOVE your nose ring collection! People ask me now and then if I make and sell nose studs yet in my Etsy store I dont. They should definitely make these fishtails at least 11mm! I kept going through the tough question, am I too old? Would this look like a mid-life crisis thing [?] I order straight fishtails and bend them myself because I found typical L-shapes from someplace like Hot Topic were too small for me. From left to right: 1.2mm diamond, 2mm diamond, pink sapphire (I have two this is the freshtrends one which sits flatter, but the bodycandy one is brighter), purple diamond, blue diamond, emerald, yellow diamond, garnet, ruby (again, I have two this is the freshtrends one that sits lower and looks more ruby in color), opal and opal. I found both of your emails had been automatically filtered to our junk mail, and I am very sorry for not responding earlier. About 6 months later he walked out (because he was having an affair, but the official reason was I suck), and a month later I saw a picture of a friends daughters new nose piercing. Because my nose and I have an agreement that I will not poke it more than once a day, I will try on the cognac diamond tomorrow (thats the one to the left of the smoky quartz). Wear it in the ocean, when your shower and everywhere you go. Only you matter. Which nose jewelry company do you like the best for CZ or diamond studs and gold jewelry? Wondering if maybe Im a bit too old to just be getting one. This was expensive and I thought I might be paying too much, but I assure you, it was worth the price! Speaking of which, I hope I never have to use that retainer since it would mean Im having surgery, an MRI, or a job interview with people who wouldnt approve of me being me. Really happy with it. They dont sit as high as the gemstones, especially the blue micro stud. I have had a nose piercing for many many years, and this is my FAVORITE ever! Change). Ive got four studs from them in 18k gold a tiny clear diamond, a 1.6mm purple diamond, a 2mm mandarin garnet, and wellthey might not be pleased to know this but I modified a rose gold hoop I bought because it turns out that hoops look TERRIBLE on me. Thank you! Given that I have received no acknowledgement or reply from the company at all, I expect that if I returned the items for refund, I would receive neither a refund or the correct items, and hence would only lose additional costs to shipping the items back. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. ), switching to normal mode, 14K White Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, 14K Rose Gold, 24g (thin), 22g (thin), 20g (average), 18g (thick). No two people are the same, and neither are their piercings! Were they supportive? I think for people who know me, they realized it was a me thing but even if they didnt it doesnt matter. (LogOut/ They make me happy, and if someone thinks I am too old, or that as a professional I should not have one, well eff-them. Hm. It was a bit hard to get in, using lube and a tissue on my nose inside made it easier to get in. You are free to choose which type of gauge that you would like in our nose piercings. Probably, but you cant control what people think and even if it is, who cares? Workmanship is excellent! We gladly offer three different materials for our solid gold nose piercing hoops: 14K White Gold, 14K Rose Gold and 14K Yellow Gold. As a business owner myself, I am confused as to how a business can operate when they provide entirely wrong products to their clients, and also then ignore their clients. I would like it to sit fairly flat, but still have a bit of sparkle. I became a SAHM recently and it occurred to me there is really nothing stopping me anymore. I also tried contacting you through FaceBook on June 24. Most I buy are 9.5, sometimes I can find a 10 or 11mm. have u ever removed a nose screw before? This type of wire material is built to last. I know alluring body jewelry (alluringbody.com) is currently having a sale until December 1 and if you can afford them, their diamonds are quality! I dont have any CZ nose studs so I cant say for sure if the sparkle is any different. Small and unobtrusive. This nose ring is just the perfect dimensions, it sits on the nose exactly right, and no falling out or moving, just a perfect snug fit. Hope you dont mind me writing you an e-mail, but I feel somewhat weve shared a common question about wanting to have our noses pierced at 40 something. I was afraid that might make the stud less secure when wearing but I havent had any problems so far. My (now ex) husband was surprised but liked it because I went with grey and white ink and it looks like it was embroidered. Which setting sits lower, the fresh trends or the alluring body? I just have a shorter L bottom for some to accommodate. I dont really want it to overwhelm my face. Good for work. The L bottom ended up being too short for me to feel it pass through the hole on the inside of my nose and I was afraid if i tried shoving it in, it might cause more trauma so I gave up (first time changing my nose ring). Nice stud, pretty color and fits perfectly. Being comfortable with a nose stud, I purchased a nose ring, just to see how Id look with one. (I should note that AlluringDOES now offer tiny ball studs in gold and platinum!!!!) By far I think the most studs have come from http://www.bodycandy.com/ seven in all, although the two gemstone ones Im not too happy with. It looks like you have both sizes from them. Very comfortable. How did friends and family handle it? Very noticeable because of the size and color but I like it. hii was wondering if you prefer ordering your nose rings as fishtails and bending them yourself or if you order them already bent? I have several more things I plan to get from them now that I see their stuff and once the Paypal account balance is back up. I sent the company two polite emails, both of which were ignored. You really look fabulous with it as if it had been there for years. Mine was a pinch when it was pierced but took a bit more than a year to heal (I am a slow healer). Again, my apologies. What size do you like best? This isjust what I needed. You were the one to help me decide . I look at that as a positive, because it will not slip out. After that, I got my tragus on both ears done, an upper lobe (which I let close) and a belly ring (this never healed, so I gave it upplus I have a flabtastic belly, so not one would ever see it!). Hi! Originally he was opposed saying I was too old at 42 to have a pierced nose, however, now he thinks I look cute with a little pierced nose. Go figure. At Christmas, I went to the alluringbody.com and fell in love with the 1.6mm perfect diamond stud. They are a bit pricey, but L-O-V-E how they look and how shiny the diamond appears. I did buy a rose gold hoop from alluringbody and it looked terrible on me (plus, to wear it correctly you have to insert it from inside which I just cant handle doing).