Silver tragus earrings at Camden Body Jewellery are made from ASTM F136 implant-grade titanium with a natural silver finish, offering a nickel-free choice for both fresh and healed tragus piercings. All pieces are 16G (1.2mm), the standard gauge for tragus piercings. Titanium is the recommended material for cartilage piercings because it is lightweight, non-reactive, and will not tarnish at a placement where skin contact is constant.
The collection includes flat back labret studs and small hoops in silver titanium. Flat back labrets are the most commonly recommended style for fresh tragus piercings because the flat disc at the back sits flush against the inner ear without protruding. Tragus hoops and clicker rings offer a different look once healed and are available in smaller diameters suited to the compact tragus placement.
Silver tragus earrings work particularly well in curated ear stacks where a subtle, consistent metal tone ties multiple piercings together. The tragus sits at the front of the ear canal and draws attention to the lower cartilage area, complementing helix and conch piercings above it. Because titanium does not change colour over time, a silver tragus earring worn for years will look the same as the day it was first put in.
Tragus piercings typically take 6 to 12 months to heal. Keep the area clean with sterile saline spray, be careful when using headphones or earphones (which can press against the tragus), and avoid sleeping on the pierced side where possible. Opt for in-ear rather than over-ear headphones during healing to minimise contact with the bar.
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Helix Piercing Jewellery: the full helix collection
Frequently Asked Questions
What gauge are tragus earrings?
Tragus piercings are typically 16G (1.2mm). This is the most common gauge used by piercers for the tragus, the same as other cartilage placements such as the helix and daith. Always confirm the gauge your piercing was done at before purchasing replacement jewellery.
What style of jewellery is best for a fresh tragus piercing?
Flat back labret studs are the most widely recommended style for a fresh tragus piercing. The flat disc at the back sits flush against the inner ear without pressing against the ear canal, reducing pressure and irritation. A small CZ or plain titanium end keeps the front profile minimal during healing.
Are silver titanium tragus earrings safe for sensitive ears?
Yes. ASTM F136 implant-grade titanium is completely nickel-free, which is the primary cause of metal sensitivity in piercings. It is inert and non-reactive, making it the safest readily available material for cartilage piercings and the one most frequently recommended by professional piercers worldwide.
Can I use headphones with a tragus piercing?
During healing, in-ear headphones that press directly against the tragus can cause irritation and slow the healing process. Over-ear or bone-conduction headphones are a better option during healing. Once the piercing is fully healed, most earphone styles can be worn without issue.
How long does a tragus piercing take to heal?
Tragus piercings take between 6 and 12 months to fully heal. Cartilage piercings generally take longer than lobe piercings because cartilage has a lower blood supply. Avoid sleeping on the pierced side, keep earphones away from the area, and clean twice daily with sterile saline spray throughout the healing period.