16G Swirly Lace Square Red CZ Gem Brass Septum Clicker, $10, Amazon This super pretty brass ring features a CZ gem stone. It is a 316L stainless steel 16g bar that is covered in a Rhodium brass shell.

For septum piercings, however, your piercer will use a sterile, single-use needle. This is for two reasons – more precision in the control of placement and for hygiene safety reasons.