Sampson nose rings are delicate, durable, and easy to insert and remove
I got my nose pierced in February when I accompanied a friend who was getting a tattoo. After getting bored with the original nose ring and searching for a new one, I made some bad nose ring purchases. But then I found Sampson brand on Amazon. There has never been a problem inserting or removing any of my Sampson nose rings, and unlike complaints I have read about other brands, the Sampson nose rings do not fall out on their own.<br /><br />Here's what I did wrong, before I got it right:<br />My original piercing was 18 gauge; my learning curve included understanding that 18 is actually a larger gauge than 20. After searching for 18 gauge nose rings in various stores that carry jewelry from India, I realized getting a size 18 wasn't easy, and not necessary. So I bought my first post-piercing nose ring from one of these stores, a 20 gauge, L-shaped piece. I found it a challenge to put in, and ultimately gave up. It cost less than $5 and made of such thin silver, I just tossed it out. Next I bought a ball nose ring thinking that would be an improvement over the L-shape; I was instructed to put a little lotion on my nose and gently push it in. That worked fine, but three weeks later when I wanted to take it out, trying to remove it was so painful, I used jewelry scissors to cut the post. (Also thin silver and cheap, and thrown out.)<br /><br />I then moved my search to Amazon. Since buying my first nose ring from the Sampson company, I went on to buy 3 more, all different stones and all L-shaped. I have never had an adverse reaction, nor has the metal ever turned color. Each stone is just the right size to make a statement while still being delicate.
Rating: 5 stars