Collection: Gold Belly Bars

Gold belly bars bring a warm, polished finish to one of the most visible body piercings. Every piece in this collection is made from ASTM F136 implant-grade titanium with an 18K Gold PVD finish, so you get a genuine gold appearance without the nickel, reactions, or discolouration that comes with lower-grade metals. The 18K Gold PVD coating is applied in a vacuum chamber and fuses to the titanium surface, making it far more durable than conventional gold plating.

This collection covers the full range of gold belly bar styles: curved barbells with plain gold balls for a clean, minimal look; crystal-set pieces with CZ stones on the top or bottom ball for added detail; hinged clicker belly bars for easier insertion without tools; and reverse belly bars with the decorative element sitting above the navel. All standard pieces are 14G (1.6mm), which is the universal belly piercing gauge.

Gold belly bars are particularly popular during summer and festival season, where the warm tone catches light naturally against skin. A gold belly bar pairs well with gold body chains, gold lobe earrings, or other gold body jewellery for a cohesive, intentional look rather than a mix of finishes. For healed piercings, curved barbells are the most comfortable for extended daily wear.

Being implant-grade titanium, these gold belly bars are suitable for wear during healing as well as after. Clean around the piercing with sterile saline spray twice daily; avoid submerging the piercing in baths, pools, or the sea until fully healed. Titanium is non-reactive, so it will not cause the redness and crusting that surgical steel or gold-plated pieces can produce.

Explore related collections:

• Belly Bars: the full belly bar range across all colours and styles
• Curved Barbells: all curved barbells for belly and body piercings
• Gold Helix Earrings: match your belly bar with gold ear jewellery
• Gold Nose Rings: complete the gold look with a gold nose ring
• Segment & Clicker Rings: hinged options for easy belly bar changes

Frequently Asked Questions

What gauge are belly bars?

The standard belly bar gauge is 14G (1.6mm). This is the gauge used for the vast majority of navel piercings and fits all standard curved barbells and belly bar styles. If you had your piercing done at a different gauge, confirm with your piercer before buying.

Is 18K Gold PVD safe for a healing belly piercing?

Yes. Safety for a new piercing comes from the base material, which is ASTM F136 implant-grade titanium. This is nickel-free, biocompatible, and recommended by professional piercers for initial jewellery. The 18K Gold PVD finish does not affect the biocompatibility of the piece.

What length belly bar do I need?

Standard belly bar length is 10mm for a healed piercing and 12mm or 14mm for a fresh one, to allow for swelling. If your piercing is new, your piercer will have fitted you with a longer bar. Once healed and swelling has fully gone down, downsizing to 10mm gives a neater, more fitted look.

Can I wear a belly bar in the sea or pool?

For healed piercings, titanium is safe to wear in water without corroding or tarnishing. However, for healing piercings, submerging in pools, the sea, or baths is not recommended as it increases infection risk. For healed piercings, rinse with clean water after swimming to remove chlorine or salt.

How do I change a belly bar without losing the ball?

Hold the bar steady and unscrew the top ball anti-clockwise. A hinged clicker belly bar removes this problem entirely as it opens and closes on a hinge with no loose balls or threads. For curved barbells, a small silicone grip or clean dry hands help with the unscrew. Always change jewellery over a flat surface so any dropped ball is easy to retrieve.