ASTM F136 Implant Grade Titanium Circular Barbell Horseshoe
Pheenix utilizes Thickness, Diameter, Length, and Attachment Size as our standard measurements for jewelry. Please refer to our following piercing size chart as an example.
Ear Piercing Chart
- 'Thickness' is the distance through the wire which is usually covered by the skin.
- 'Diameter' measures the distance from one side to the opposite side of a straight line passing through the center of the inner circle of a ring.
- 'Length' represents the distance between attachments.
- 'Attachment' refers to the distance of the widest dimension of the decorative end of a piece of jewelry.
In order to provide you with precise information about our product sizes, we utilize the Metric system which measures in millimeters (mm), as you can see below in one of our piercing size chart (specifically ear piercing chart). This ensures an accurate understanding of our products' dimensions.
| Gauge | Metric | Inch |
| 22 | 0.6mm | 0.024 |
| 20 | 0.8mm | 0.031 |
| 18 | 1.0mm | 0.039 |
| 16 | 1.2mm | 0.047 |
| 14 | 1.6mm | 0.063 |
| 12 | 2.0mm | 0.079 |
| 10 | 2.5mm | 0.098 |
| 8 | 3.0mm | 0.118 |
| 6 | 4.0mm | 0.157 |
| 4 | 5.0mm | 0.197 |
| 2 | 6.0mm | 0.236 |
| 0 | 8.0mm | 0.315 |
| 00 | 10.0mm | 0.394 |
Have further questions about our ear piercing chart? Either check out our FAQ or get in touch.
The Circular Barbell Horseshoe is a circular barbell horseshoe, a clean, simple piece with no stone or charm, just a well-made design that pairs easily with anything. The open horseshoe shape means each ball end screws onto the bar, so it's easy to resize, swap out, or clean. Either wear it in lip, labret, nose, septum, daith, rook, tragus, conch, orbital, helix, ear lobe, ear, or oral piercings. In a lip or labret piercing, the open ends sit close to the skin, which helps keep it comfortable when you're talking or eating. Its plain finish makes it the easiest piece to build a set around, sitting quietly next to your bolder gems and charms.
You're getting ASTM F136 implant grade titanium here, the same medical-grade material used in surgical implants, so it's hypoallergenic, nickel-free, and genuinely gentle on sensitive skin. It can be safely sterilised before your initial piercing, and it shrugs off corrosion and discolouration through normal daily life, whether that's showering, swimming, or sweating. It's noticeably lighter than surgical steel, and a firmer, more durable material. It wears well over time.
It comes in 16 gauge; diameters from 6mm to 10mm. Full options are listed above the Add to Cart button. Check the size guide first if you're not sure what you're currently wearing.
Specifications
- Design: Circular Barbell Horseshoe
- Material: Solid ASTM F136 implant grade titanium, hypoallergenic, nickel-free, safe to sterilise
- Fit: Externally threaded. Open horseshoe-shaped circular barbell whose ball ends screw onto the bar.
- Sizing: 16 gauge; diameters from 6mm to 10mm
- Suitable piercings: lip, labret, nose, septum, daith, rook, tragus, conch, orbital, helix, ear lobe, ear, and oral piercings
- Care: Clean with saline solution or Pheenix Piercing Spray; avoid alcohol, peroxide, and harsh chemical cleaners
FAQs
Is solid ASTM F136 Implant Grade Titanium safe for a new piercing?
Yes, you're covered, whether it's fresh or still healing. It's made from solid ASTM F136 implant grade titanium, the medical-grade standard piercers recommend for this stage. It's hypoallergenic and nickel-free, so you don't have to worry about a surface coating wearing away and exposing unknown metals underneath. It's a suitable choice for sensitive skin and people with metal allergies.
What size does this come in?
It comes in 16 gauge, the standard thickness for this type of jewellery. Diameters range from 6mm to 10mm to suit different piercings. Full options are listed above the Add to Cart button. Check the size guide if you're not sure what you're currently wearing.
Which piercings can I wear this in?
You can wear this in lip, labret, nose, septum, daith, rook, tragus, conch, orbital, helix, ear lobe, ear, and oral piercings. Check with your piercer if you're not sure it'll work for your specific placement or anatomy.
How do I clean and care for it?
A saline solution or Pheenix Piercing Spray is all it needs. Skip the alcohol, peroxide, and harsh chemical cleaners, since they'll dull the finish over time. Titanium won't corrode or discolour with normal wear.