The short answer is yes– however, there are some things that you should know before you try!
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Belly button rings are a fun way to upgrade your ear stack OR make use of jewelry that you aren’t wearing in your navel. Even if you don't have a belly piercing, this is a method to take advantage of all the cute belly rings there are out there!
What's the difference between a belly button ring and a traditional earring?
Belly button rings are typically 14 gauge, whereas the standard ear piercing jewelry is 16g-20g.
Therefore, wearing belly rings in your lobes will require them to be stretched to a 14g!
20 gauge ring versus 14 gauge belly ring
How do I stretch my ears to wear belly rings?
The size of your lobe piercing will depend on how you got pierced (gun or needle) and how long you’ve had your piercing for. If you were pierced 15 years ago and have made a habit of wearing heavy jewelry, your ears will probably already be a bit stretched.
To stretch your ears, we recommend referring to our blog post "Ear Stretching 101: Tips For Stretching Your Ears."
FYI: Don't be intimidated by stretching your ears to a 14 gauge! You will still be able to wear studs and small earrings-- and your ears will not look "stretched."
My ears are already 14 gauge. What now?
If your piercing can fit a 14g, you are ready to wear belly ring earrings!
Next, you can pick out a new belly ring!
Here are some of our favs...
How do I put a belly ring in my ear?
Many belly rings unscrew from the top. If so, you will need to insert the jewelry from the backside of your ear. Once the bar is in, you can screw the top ball back on!
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