Nose Rings

A nose stud sits flat against the side of the nose with just the decorative top visible, while a nose ring is a small hoop that wraps around the edge of the nostril or sits in the septum. Rings tend to be more of a statement — they catch the light and draw more attention. Studs are the more subtle option. Both work in a standard nostril piercing, so it comes down to the look you're going for.

Nose rings are measured by their external diameter — that's the distance from the outer edge on one side to the outer edge on the other. A smaller diameter sits tighter to the nose, while a larger one hangs a little looser. If you're unsure, measure a nose ring you already own, or ask your piercer what size they used. The diameter and gauge are listed on each product page.

Gently open the ring by twisting the ends apart slightly — don't pull them outwards as that can distort the shape. Slide one end through your piercing, then carefully twist the ends back together until they meet. It should feel snug but not tight. A mirror and clean hands make the process much easier, especially the first few times.

Yes — many of our nose rings work in septum piercings as well as nostril piercings. Just make sure the diameter and gauge match your septum piercing. Septum piercings typically use a slightly larger diameter than nostril piercings, so check the measurements on the product page before ordering.

Sterling silver is 92.5% silver - it is arguably the best composition of silver for jewellery making because it is a lot more durable and harder than pure silver, which is a very soft metal.

You may see .925 mentioned or stamped on some pieces, this refers to the 92.5% silver in the item.

The remaining 7.5% is usually made up of copper, zinc and other metals.

Read more in our guide to jewellery metals.

Yes — 9ct gold is solid, real gold. It's made up of 37.5% pure gold alloyed with other metals for strength and durability, which is why you'll see the 375 stamp on some of our pieces. It's the most popular gold purity in the UK because it strikes the perfect balance between a beautiful gold colour and everyday wearability. All our gold that is over the required weight is hallmarked at the Edinburgh Assay Office.

Read more in our guide to jewellery metals.

Of course, we offer 30 days returns on all our products, with the only exception being personalised or engraved items.

As these are custom and we're unable to sell them after they've been customised, we cannot accept returns of personalised or engraved items unless they are proved to be faulty

Please see our returns policy for details

The following times refer to UK shipping:

If you choose next day shipping and order before 4pm Monday To Friday, then you will receive your item the next day.

Tracked 24 usually takes 24-48 hours, Tracked 48 (Free Shipping, when you spend £30) takes 48-72 hours. These are typical estimates.

If you need the item for a wedding or event in a few days, we highly recommend choosing Next Day shipping to avoid disappointment!

International shipping can vary, please see our International Shipping page for estimates