FreshTrends Rose Cartilage Earring Sterling Silver -16 Gauge Stainless Steel Cartilage Piercing Barbell QUALITY MATERIALS - This cartilage stud is made from 925 Sterling Silver with a stainless steel barbell, perfect for those with sensitive ears. The sterling part of the earring is stamped 925. UNIQUE DESIGN - The rose and stem backing make the earring look like the stem is passing through your cartilage helix piercing. SIZE - This rose is 8mm in diameter (5/16"). The barbell is 16 gauge 1/4" (6 mm). The stem backing is 5mm long. PACKAGING - This FreshTrends cartilage earring comes in tamper proof branded packing, is brand new and never used, and guaranteed against manufacturers defects. WHICH PIERCING? - use this item for your cartilage helix earring as it tucks into the fold of your ear nicely and is surprisingly comfortable to sleep in. We feel the item is not ideally suited for Tragus and other cartilage piercings because of the stem design.