Titanium Septum Clicker

The titanium septum clicker is the piece people picture when they think of a septum: a hinged ring that sits under the nose and clicks shut into a clean circle. This one is a double hoop — two slim parallel bands instead of one — in implant-grade titanium that is safe against the skin, worn in the septum and just as happy in a daith, helix or nostril.

It is machined from ASTM F136 titanium (grade 23) — nickel-free and cobalt-free, light and corrosion-resistant. The material piercers recommend for a fresh piercing and for sensitive skin, with a polished finish that keeps its shine. Prefer gold? See the gold septum clicker.

The double hoop is what sets it apart: two parallel bands give more presence than a single ring while staying slim and comfortable. The hinge means no bending metal and no dropped bead — it swings open, slides through and snaps locked.

Septum clicker, horseshoe or captive bead: which to choose

Prefer an open U-shape you can flip up? Compare it with the septum horseshoe, or our guide to types of jewellery.

Choosing your gauge and size

This clicker is 16G (1.2 mm) with an 8 mm inner diameter — the standard septum fit. A daith or helix may take a slightly larger diameter. Always match the gauge your piercer set; forcing a thicker ring hurts the piercing. Unsure? Our gauge and size guide explains it simply.

Frequently asked questions about the titanium septum clicker

• Is it safe on a fresh piercing? Yes — implant-grade ASTM F136 titanium is nickel-free and biocompatible, the recommended choice for a new or sensitive piercing.
• How does the hinge work? One side swings open, you pass it through the piercing, then press it shut until it clicks locked. No tools, no separate parts.
• Can I wear it elsewhere? Yes — the same ring suits a daith, helix or nostril. Just pick the diameter that matches.