Braided Nose Hoop Piercing in 18K Gold

A braided hoop nose piercing in 18K gold — the continuous circle with texture, for the nostril.

The braided nose hoop takes the plain circle and applies a twisted or braided texture to the wire — the result is a nose hoop that reads differently at close range than a smooth alternative, the texture creating a visual interest that plain gold hoops cannot provide. In 18K yellow gold at 0.17 grams, the piece is calibrated for nostril placement.

The braided texture also creates a slightly more substantial visual presence than a plain hoop of the same weight — the texture adding dimension without adding mass. A nose hoop with more character at the same minimal weight.

The braided nose hoop. Texture at the nostril.

Ricca Jewelry. 18K gold. The braided circle, for the nose.