This category brings together the piercing balls and accessories used to complete, repair or personalise an existing piece of jewellery. A small screw-on part, the ball ensures the closure and hold of a labret, a barbell or a banana, while accessories — gem or motif ends, small chains, clip-on pendants — enhance the look. As a specialist supplier of piercing equipment, ITC Piercing selects reliable parts with precise threading, designed for everyday studio work as much as for resale.
Here you will find balls in surgical steel and titanium, smooth or set, as well as internal and decorative accessories, in the thread sizes most common in studio (1.2 and 1.6 mm).
How to choose the right piercing ball?
The choice of a ball depends above all on the thread size of the jewellery and the type of screwing. A ball with a suitable thread guarantees a clean closure and a secure hold, with no play or risk of loosening. The diameter of the sphere, in turn, adjusts the visual balance of the piece according to the area.
Keeping an assortment of replacement balls and ends on hand lets the piercer replace a lost part, adapt a piece to a client's request or offer instant personalisation at the counter.
Internal or external threading: what is the difference?
With internal threading, the thread is carried by the ball and fits into the bar: the pass through the piercing is smoother, which is appreciated during insertion. With external threading, the thread is on the bar. Checking compatibility between ball and bar is essential before any pairing.
Which quality criteria should you check before buying?
The quality of a ball or accessory comes down to the cleanness of the thread, the regularity of the finishes and the compliance of materials with European standards, in particular REACH. Surgical steel and titanium ASTM F-136 remain the references for their skin tolerance and resistance. A careful gem setting prevents losses and preserves the sparkle over time.
Why offer a balls-and-accessories section in the studio?
Often bought as an add-on, balls and accessories generate additional sales and build loyalty: a client gladly comes back to change an end, add a pendant or replace a lost part. Well sorted by size and thread, this section streamlines advice and speeds up counter sales.
FAQ – Piercing balls and accessories
Which thread size should you choose?
The 1.2 and 1.6 mm threads are the most widespread; the choice depends on the bar gauge of the jewellery to be fitted.
Are balls compatible with every piece of jewellery?
No: the diameter and the type of threading, internal or external, of the ball must match those of the bar.
Why keep replacement balls in stock?
A ball can be lost or come loose; having replacement parts on hand lets you quickly help a client and secure the hold of the jewellery.
