Septum Piercing Jewelry: The Complete 2026 Guide to Styles & Materials

Septum piercings are one of the most versatile piercings you can get — they can look subtle or dramatic, they're easy to hide, and they look amazing with a huge variety of jewelry styles.

Septum Jewelry Styles

• Horseshoe Barbells (CBR) — The classic septum look. Flip up to hide.
• Clicker Rings — Easy on/off with a hinge. Great for healed piercings.
• Seamless Rings — Minimal, clean look. No visible closure.
• Segment Rings — Like seamless but with a removable segment. More secure.

Gauge and Sizing

Standard septum gauge is 16g. Diameter is typically 8mm-10mm for a standard fit, 12mm+ for a dangling or dramatic look. Our studio pierces septums at 16g using a flat-back titanium retainer for healing, then you can switch to your desired style.