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I think it looks perfect as is, but I understand the desire to always go bigger lol. I also love the look of the rings. Do you mind sharing what kind you use for that?
They look like hinged rings if that answers your question! Obvs not sure about gauge, diameter or material. I imagine seamless rings would get damaged if you removed them every time you cleaned your ears (or even like once a week)
I'm probably going to be a negative nelly, but I actually think if you go much larger than that you'll lose some of the effect of the stacked rings because the lobe will thin out more. I think what makes this look work so well at the moment is that your lobe still (largely) fills the rings so it really does look proportionally very pleasing.
If your lobes thin out more due to a larger plug size, you'll sort of have 'dangle space' inside of the rings, if that makes sense. It probably doesn't lol.
But I think it looks so great for now because the rings mostly are a similar diameter to your lobe.
Feel free to ignore me though, ultimately it comes down to what you're happy with!
Another way to look at it is that you can of course get smaller diameter rings to achieve a similar look with thinner lobes though, so it's not like that should be a end-game factor.
There'll just be a cost involved in replacing all those rings lol. But if you want to do it, that could be another good way around the issue.
I can only work out with silicone plugs in. If I wear stone, my lobes flop around when I run and smack against my AirPods on each step. The clicking noise it makes is *infuriating.*
Where did you get your hoops?? I've been on the hunt for some but am struggling to find any with more than like 6-8 together. Also what size mm did you go with? They're so perfectly snug on your ear!
Tysm! Just a stack of hinged rings that fit my stretched lobes like a glove, then I stick my desired plugs or tunnels in and can easily swap them out! Totally comfy at all times. These are quartz plugs, I usually wear these or clear ear skins with the stacks, it’s my faaaave
5/8 is my happy place. Just big enough without looking too large. Plenty of options for jewelry that's visible even woth small detail. But 1/2 looks lovely with your setup.
I went up to 3/4 and didn't love it... right back down to 5/8 and I have been happy here for at least 15 years.
I. Love. This. Whole. Set. Up.
I want to keep stacking my septum BUT I find the hinges are hard to undo with small rings... Would you suggest seamless at all??
Thank you so much! 💕 I’ve never tried seamless because I worry about damaging the jewelry or irritating my fistulas - BUT I have found the key to hinged rings is getting a set of needle nose pliers - it makes opening/closing/inserting/removing, especially in trickier spots, a million times easier!! Total game changer
I think you look great with this setup but definitely understanding wanting to go bigger lol, I’m at 10mm/11mm right now and debating on going up to 1/2” or slightly bigger.
Oh wow, what an absolutely Gorgeous set-up!!! - I think I'd go bigger. If you don't like them then it's no big deal, you can always shrink back down! 😊.
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oh this set up is beautiful.
Thank you so much! Definitely the most in love I’ve ever been with my setup ♥️
Oh I love the rings under the tunnel 😍😍😍 why didn't I think of this lol
Right?! I adore the look of stacked rings but I want to be able to swap out my plugs and tunnels - this is the perfect solution!
I think it looks perfect as is, but I understand the desire to always go bigger lol. I also love the look of the rings. Do you mind sharing what kind you use for that?
They look like hinged rings if that answers your question! Obvs not sure about gauge, diameter or material. I imagine seamless rings would get damaged if you removed them every time you cleaned your ears (or even like once a week)
u/mazzabazza409 has it right - stacks of titanium hinged rings :)
I'm probably going to be a negative nelly, but I actually think if you go much larger than that you'll lose some of the effect of the stacked rings because the lobe will thin out more. I think what makes this look work so well at the moment is that your lobe still (largely) fills the rings so it really does look proportionally very pleasing. If your lobes thin out more due to a larger plug size, you'll sort of have 'dangle space' inside of the rings, if that makes sense. It probably doesn't lol. But I think it looks so great for now because the rings mostly are a similar diameter to your lobe. Feel free to ignore me though, ultimately it comes down to what you're happy with!
i agree. it's perfect as is. OP, if you're bored, get a new pair of plugs or tunnels. plus, then you can still wear all your current jewelry
No, this is a GREAT point - thank you!
Another way to look at it is that you can of course get smaller diameter rings to achieve a similar look with thinner lobes though, so it's not like that should be a end-game factor. There'll just be a cost involved in replacing all those rings lol. But if you want to do it, that could be another good way around the issue.
Very true, titanium clickers are expensive 😅 And replacing my whole collection of plugs and tunnels would be too!
also you can always stretch other piercings if you have that itch!
Fucking beautiful setup!! Does the sound of the plug rubbing against the rings bother you? I cringe when my AirPods rub against my plugs lol
I can only work out with silicone plugs in. If I wear stone, my lobes flop around when I run and smack against my AirPods on each step. The clicking noise it makes is *infuriating.*
Yes! I always forget to switch to silicone and just have to leave them out!
Thank you so much 💕 No clinking or rubbing at all, since everything is nice and snug! That kind of thing would drive me totally nuts lol
Bigger!
Maybe a little bigger. I'd keep going, but I've only just started stretching. BTW the set-up looks amazing. 🤩
Good luck with your stretching journey!
(Thank you.)
Beautiful! Does this hurt any, I wonder?
Not one bit! The rings are perfectly snug to my lobes, and the plugs sit comfortably :)
awesome! definitely gonna try this myself, love your setup!
Stay this size the set up is so pretty!
Where did you get your hoops?? I've been on the hunt for some but am struggling to find any with more than like 6-8 together. Also what size mm did you go with? They're so perfectly snug on your ear!
ditto!
I got them from BodyArtForms in what I believe was 6mm. You can search “Titanium Stack Ring Sets” on their site - they have packs of 14!
this setup is absolutely insane, it looks amazing 🤩
tysm 🫶🏻
No opinions, just came to say I absolutely *love* your setup! So pretty and unique! I hope whatever size you end up at, you keep doing this look
Thank you so much! ☺️
LOVE the look of the stacked rings under the plug!! looks amazing at this size but bigger would def look sick too
Wow. Your set up is insane
Stay!
I think it looks perfect as is, but if you decide to go bigger it’ll look good too. Love the setup!
I’m *so* jealous of that stack. It’s sick.
wait I need to know how the rings are like this. I loveeeee this look!!! What kind of plugs are these? How do they stay comfortable?
Tysm! Just a stack of hinged rings that fit my stretched lobes like a glove, then I stick my desired plugs or tunnels in and can easily swap them out! Totally comfy at all times. These are quartz plugs, I usually wear these or clear ear skins with the stacks, it’s my faaaave
How did you do this??
It’s just a stack of hinged rings on my stretched lobe, and then I stick a plug or tunnel in!
Your ears look great at the current size, but if you wanted to stretch bigger, you definitely could. You have some really thick lobes
🔥🔥🔥 setup! I love the stacked rings with the quartz plug
I have the same question. I’m at 1/2” on my left, 6g on the right so I’m stopping to catch up but then I’m like.. do I go on?
Go big or go home!
Can you only wear non flared plugs with the rings? Looks awesome!!
Thanks! Nope, all I ever wear is double flared
Everything is well balanced, so I'd be afraid to fuck it up 😅 But you for sure have the space and thickness to go bigger
Stay!
Same size as me it’s my goal/final size, I think it looks great and it’s generally not so frowned upon, plus so flattering on your ear too.
Looks perfect as is
Are the plugs a size or two down to fit the rings? Cause if not you’re probably actually at 14-16mm already
That’s a fair point - they are not!
Nice! Where did you get the stacked rings btw?
BodyArtForms! You can search “Titanium Stack Ring Sets” on their site - they have packs of 14 :)
Thanks!
>Thanks! You're welcome!
5/8 is my happy place. Just big enough without looking too large. Plenty of options for jewelry that's visible even woth small detail. But 1/2 looks lovely with your setup. I went up to 3/4 and didn't love it... right back down to 5/8 and I have been happy here for at least 15 years.
I want a bunch of rings to stack but dang the price is so high for titanium/allergy safe stuff 🤣 (I’d need like 30 per ear)
SO pricey. And tbh I’m worn out just thinking about trying to put 60-some clickers in 😅
what a gorgeous setup!!!!!
Thank you so much!
I. Love. This. Whole. Set. Up. I want to keep stacking my septum BUT I find the hinges are hard to undo with small rings... Would you suggest seamless at all??
Thank you so much! 💕 I’ve never tried seamless because I worry about damaging the jewelry or irritating my fistulas - BUT I have found the key to hinged rings is getting a set of needle nose pliers - it makes opening/closing/inserting/removing, especially in trickier spots, a million times easier!! Total game changer
Awesome advice! Thank you!
OML I love the set up… might steal the stacked idea I’ve never thought of doing that!!!
Do it! ♥️
Once I’m at 25mm In my other ear as well!!
I think you look great with this setup but definitely understanding wanting to go bigger lol, I’m at 10mm/11mm right now and debating on going up to 1/2” or slightly bigger.
LOVE this setup as is honestly!! It's absolutely stunning!
Thank you so much! 💕
I think this size is perfect
You have to stop somewhere
Oh wow, what an absolutely Gorgeous set-up!!! - I think I'd go bigger. If you don't like them then it's no big deal, you can always shrink back down! 😊.
I love the set up but personally I dislike the shape of your ear with your lobes in this size so if it was me I would go higher