{"product_id":"gold-cartilage-hoop","title":"Gold Cartilage Hoop","description":"\u003c!-- BLOC 1: DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egold cartilage hoop\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hinged clicker ring with a small cubic-zirconia charm that dangles from its base — a \u003cstrong\u003ehelix hoop\u003c\/strong\u003e that catches the light every time you move. Worn in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/helix-piercing\"\u003ehelix\u003c\/a\u003e, it looks just as good in a conch, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tragus-piercing\"\u003etragus\u003c\/a\u003e, daith or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rook-piercing\"\u003erook\u003c\/a\u003e, in implant-grade titanium that stays kind to healing cartilage. Prefer a silver tone? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/titanium-cartilage-hoop\"\u003enatural titanium hoop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is machined from \u003cstrong\u003eASTM F136 titanium (grade 23)\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished in \u003cstrong\u003ePVD gold\u003c\/strong\u003e over that titanium core — nickel-free and cobalt-free, the warm colour of gold with the skin-safety of titanium, never plated brass. See how it \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/which-material-for-your-piercing\"\u003ecompares with solid gold and plated steel\u003c\/a\u003e. The material piercers recommend for a fresh piercing and for sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehinge\u003c\/strong\u003e is what makes it easy: one side swings open, slides through the piercing and snaps locked, so there's no captive bead to lose and no bending a seamless ring open and closed. Once shut it reads as one clean circle, with the charm swinging softly below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your charm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree faceted cubic-zirconia charms hang from the hoop, each cut to sparkle: a \u003cstrong\u003ekite\u003c\/strong\u003e (an elongated, pointed drop), a \u003cstrong\u003eheart\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003epear\u003c\/strong\u003e teardrop. The kite and heart come in two sizes, the pear in one — pick the shape that feels like you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple or crystal ring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen choose the ring to match: \u003cstrong\u003eSimple\u003c\/strong\u003e is a clean, polished band, while \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal\u003c\/strong\u003e sets a row of cubic-zirconia along the front of the hoop for extra sparkle. Same charm, two moods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to wear your cartilage hoop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hoop, many piercings: the same ring suits a \u003cstrong\u003ehelix\u003c\/strong\u003e, forward helix, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conch-piercing\"\u003econch\u003c\/a\u003e, tragus, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/daith-piercing\"\u003edaith\u003c\/a\u003e, rook or lobe. Match the \u003cstrong\u003einner diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e to the spot — smaller for a tight helix, a touch larger for a conch or lobe — and keep the gauge your piercer used. Pair it with the matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-pave-seamless-ring\"\u003egold pavé ring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing your size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach option shows the \u003cstrong\u003echarm size\u003c\/strong\u003e in millimetres (height × width) — for example a 6 × 3 mm kite or a 4 × 4 mm heart. The hoop itself is a standard cartilage clicker; if you're matching an existing piercing, our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/piercing-gauge-and-size\"\u003egauge and size guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains how to measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions about the cartilage hoop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe on a fresh piercing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — implant-grade ASTM F136 titanium is nickel-free and biocompatible, the recommended choice for new or sensitive cartilage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the hinge work?\u003c\/strong\u003e One side swings open on a tiny hinge; you pass it through the piercing, then press it shut until it clicks locked. No tools, no separate bead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill the charm fall off?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the charm hangs from a soldered jump ring at the base of the hoop and moves freely without coming loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPLIT --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BLOC 2: SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: implant-grade ASTM F136 titanium (G23)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-free and cobalt-free — hypoallergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: hinged clicker hoop with a dangling cubic-zirconia charm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing: Simple (plain band) or Crystal (cubic-zirconia pavé)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharm shapes: kite (6×3, 10×5 mm), heart (4×4, 6×6 mm), pear (7×5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: PVD gold over an implant-grade titanium core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacements: helix, forward helix, conch, tragus, daith, rook, lobe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: clean with sterile saline and pat dry. Wash your hands before opening the hinge, and leave the jewellery in until the piercing has fully healed. 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