How to know what size post you will need?

Each piercing has a unique thickness of cartilage or tissue.

Consult our size guide below as a reference for standard size posts for different cartilage piercings.

Most Cura cartilage jewellery (helix, tragus, conch, rook, etc.) is 16G (Gauge or thickness) and designed for piercings done with a needle. Nose, nipple, and gun-pierced lobe jewellery use different gauges — see the sections below. *No returns or refunds for incorrect sizes purchased.

Nose Jewellery — 18G

Cura nose studs and screws are 18G / 1.0mm, with a standard 6mm length and stone sizes typically around 2.5mm. This is a finer gauge than our cartilage jewellery, matching the standard for professional nose piercings.

Nipple Jewellery — 14G

Cura nipple bars are 14G / 1.6mm, thicker than cartilage jewellery to match the standard nipple piercing gauge. The standard bar length is 12mm, with 14mm also available separately for those needing extra room.

Gun-Pierced Lobe & Butterfly-Back Jewellery — 20G

For standard lobe piercings done with a piercing gun (rather than a needle), we offer butterfly-back studs at 20G / 0.8mm with an 11mm pin length and a secure butterfly clutch back. This gauge is specifically sized for gun-pierced lobes — our 16G needle-piercing jewellery will not fit a gun-pierced lobe without an appropriate adapter.

Not sure which gauge your piercing is? See our How to Measure Your Piercing Gauge & Post Length at Home guide, or check our full Piercing Size & Gauge Guide for an overview of every gauge we carry.

Ships within 24 working hours • Delivery within 3-5 working days in SA • Free delivery over R1500 • Flat Rate R100 delivery nationwide on orders under R1500

Refunds, Returns and Exchanges:

Please note: We DO NOT ACCEPT returns, refunds or exchanges on piercing jewellery for hygienic and safety reasons.

Please ensure that you have chosen the right size earrings for your piercing and that your piercing is suitable for a 16G/1,2mm gauge (standard size of cartilage piercings done by a professional piercer) before your purchase as we cannot exchange or refund earrings that do not fit your piercing.

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Domestic Shipping:

We offer Nationwide shipping in South Africa.
Standard Delivery within 3-4 workings days of payment being received.

Flat shipping rate of R100.00 nationwide in South Africa
Free delivery on orders over R1500.00 for South Africa ONLY

International Shipping:

We now offer international shipping to USA, Europe, UAE and Australia.

International Shipping Zones and Rates:

Europe: France, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom - R300.00

UAE: Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Dubai - R300.00

Australia - R600.00

Shipping takes 10- 15 working days after order is confirmed, tracking numbers are provided within 24 working hours.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: You may be liable to pay import duties/local taxes and handling charges on delivery. The customer is responsible for settling any import duties/local taxes and handling charges and these are not included in our shipping costs. The duties/local taxes will be calculated based on the type of goods and their declared value.

NO FREE Shipping for International orders

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Hypoallergenic Happiness Guarantee

Every pair of Cura Titanium earrings is backed by our 30-Day Hypoallergenic Happiness Guarantee.

We guarantee that our Implant Grade Titanium will not cause allergic reactions, itchiness, or sore ears — even for the most sensitive ears. If you experience any irritation, redness, or discomfort within 30 days of your purchase, we'll refund you in full, no questions asked.

How it works

• 30 days to decide. The guarantee runs from your delivery date.
• No proof required. We won't ask for photos, doctor's notes, or explanations. If your ears aren't happy, we're not happy.
• For hygiene reasons, we don't require the earrings back. Because these are pierced jewellery items, we don't ask you to return them to us — refunds are processed once your request is confirmed.
• Refund covers the product price only. Original shipping costs are non-refundable, and we're unable to cover return shipping where applicable.
• One guarantee claim per order. If your order includes multiple items, only one item per order qualifies for a no-questions-asked refund under this guarantee. Any additional items from the same order can still be returned, but must be unopened, unworn and in original packaging to qualify for a refund. This keeps the guarantee sustainable so we can keep offering it hassle-free.

How to claim

Email info@curashop.co.za with your order number and we'll process your refund within 5 business days — no forms, no back-and-forth.

This guarantee covers reactions to the metal itself. It does not cover damage from misuse, loss, incorrect size purchased or normal wear and tear.