Indian Rainbow Moonstone Belly Bar - 316l Steel - 4 bar lengths - 14 gauge - Belly Ring

In the event of goods being unsuitable, a refund will be given, provided opalKobus receives notification from the customer within 14 days of receipt, and that the goods are returned unworn and in a new condition by Royal Mail signed for service. (or other trackable service if outside UK)

If goods are damaged or lost in the post, it may be possible to make a claim on Royal mail if I am notified within 7 days of receipt for UK shipments and 7 days of receipt for export orders. In case goods are damaged, photographic proof will be needed for the insurance claim. I may also ask you to return the item (I will refund postage in this case)

I will certainly do my best to resolve any issues to our mutual satisfaction.

All orders sent outside of The United Kingdom will be sent large letter signed for service which is insured and trackable (where possible) and will take anything from 5 - 30 days to arrive depending on country. For example, parcels sent to the USA usually take about 10-12 working days from posting.

Any Customs duties/taxes payable are the sole responsibility of the buyer.

If you require an express delivery I can quote you the extra for this service which will also include tracking and insurance.

Please be aware that shipping charges for international buyers are a close approximation of what the post office charge us. I don't try to make money on shipping. Also, I charge only for shipping (and not for handling.)

We recommend you remove all jewellery when washing, bathing, sleeping and swimming- keeping contact with water to a minimum. Avoid direct contact with perfumes and sprays.

Sterling Silver or Gold Jewellery

To keep your sterling silver or gold jewellery in pristine condition for as long as possible we recommend the use of suitable jewellery polishing cloth.

Please see the section on Opal Care for further details for cleaning these gemstones.

Surgical Steel Belly Bars and Labrets

When cleaning your belly bar or labret, you only need to use a little clean water and antibacterial soap. Dry carefully after doing so.

Ethiopian Opals

Ethiopian opals should not be cleaned by steam, in an ultrasonic cleaner, or with any harsh cleaning agents.

They should also not be cleaned with warm soapy water because of its hydrophane nature (meaning it absorbs water)

Short-term contact with plain water does not tend to harm Ethiopian opals. If a hydrophane opal gets wet from rain or other cause, simply dry off surface with a clean cloth and then let the stone naturally air dry for 24-48 hours – any absorbed water will leave the stone and its play of color should be restored.

Australian Opals

Solid opal should be cleaned gently with mild detergent in warm water and a soft toothbrush or cloth. Avoid bleach, and other harsh chemicals.

We are following the advice given to us by Royal Mail who we use for all our domestic and international post. The below is copied from their website and is official advice.

Public Health England (PHE) has advised that people receiving parcels are not at risk of contracting the coronavirus. From experience with other coronaviruses, we know that these types of viruses don’t survive long on objects, such as letters or parcels. This complements the highly publicised guidance from PHE for people to wash their hands more often than than usual using soap and hot water.

We are doing so in line with preventative guidance from Public Health England.

As a jeweller, and maker of body jewellery especially we are already well used to keeping our working environment clean using various cleaning products, including disinfectants and anti-bacterials. Our products are also all cleaned before sending, although as always we advise our recipients to clean their body jewellery in warm soapy water before use. (or a suitable body jewellery specific cleanser)

Belly Bar Sizing

Sizing for both belly bars and labrets can sometimes be slightly confusing, and that's absolutely ok. Please don't hesitate to ask me about this, if you you need advice.

Belly bars are nearly always 14 gauge (1.6mm) in diameter (bar width)

Industry standard bar length is 10mm. We offer a range of sizes from 6-12mm to allow for better fit. Measure from tip to tip in a straight line and don't include the gem setting or ball end.

Our most popular sizes are either 8 or 10mm

Labret Sizing

Labret sizing will vary quite significantly due to various factors including the type of piercing and your own body

If you're not sure what size you require, your first stop should ideally be your piercer to check.

Bar gauge (width) will vary. We supply 18 gauge, 16 and 14. (1.0, 1 2, 1.6mm).

It does vary but for an idea,

* Lobe: 20/18 gauge
* Tragus/Helix/Rook/Conch/Daith: 16/18
* Nose 20/18/16

Bar length is determined by your own body. Helix, Conch, Tragus usually 6, 8mm but can be longer. Lobe more usually 8, 10.

If you have a bar you're happy with, just measure the bar itself, not including the gem setting or end disc

Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.