How to Choose Gemstones for Your Labret Stud

Your labret stud may be little, but it speaks about your personal aesthetic. It could be anything from understated to full-on sparkle, but your chosen gem can entirely change your look. With so many beautiful options—from glistening CZs to dreamy opals—how do you know which one to choose?

Let’s simplify it and help you sort out the right gem for your style.

1. Start with Your Skin Tone

The key to choosing a stone that looks great with your skin tone.

For warm skin tones (golden or olive undertones), yellow, orange, and red colored gems will look great. Topaz, citrine, or garnet, for example.
Cool skin tones (pink or blue undertones) will bring green, purple, or blue colored gems to life: amethyst, emerald, or aquamarine come to mind.
If you are neutral, you are in luck—everything looks great! Go ahead and mix and match to your heart’s content.

Quick tip: if gold looks like a better option for you, then you’re more than likely warm-toned. If silver is the best color for you, then you’re more than likely cool-toned.

2. Let Your Style Guide You

Your jewelry should feel like a part of your personality. What do you want your piercing to say about you?

If you like clean and classy, go with white CZ or diamond—they never go out of style and go with everything.
If you like color and creativity, go with Opal, Peridot, or Turquoise to add some eye-catching fun to your look.
If you like bold and edgy, you typically can’t go wrong with Black CZ or Onyx.
If you’re going for on-trend, Vitrial or Aurora Borealis gems are essential, as they give that modern holographic glimmer that is currently popular.

It’s your piercing! Own it.

3. Quality Matters (More Than You Think)

You may fall in love with the brilliance of the gemstones, but it really matters what is underneath. Always choose implant-grade titanium or solid gold labret studs—they are safe, hypoallergenic, and much more enduring than cheap metals.

Titanium is light and comfortable for everyday wear, while gold provides a silky glow. While you might save a few bucks with the cheaper metals, they can be irritating or become infected, which is never worth it.

4. Size and Shape Make a Big Difference

Not all gemstones will look identical when put in every piercing. A small 2 mm stone can look very beautiful on a lip or nose piercing, while a slightly larger cluster top is great for an ear piercing, giving it a more standout appearance, detracting from the size of the gemstone.

As for the different shapes:

Round and oval cuts = simple, classic, elegant.
Heart or star shapes = fun, flirty, and full of personality.
Geometric cut (triangle or square) = bold, fashion-forward.

The aim of the game… just pick something that blends the two together.

5. Think About Everyday Wear

If it’s a piercing you will be wearing every day, opt for stronger gemstones—cubics, diamonds, or sapphires. All are durable and easy to care for.

Softer stones like opal or pearl are stunning but require more care. Be sure to clean your jewelry with mild soap and water and always store it separately from your other jewelry to avoid scratches.

6. Mix, Match, and Make It Yours

The best part is labret studs are completely customizable. Mix and match metals, combine colors, or swap tops when you want a new look.

Try a gold post and a large and colorful green gem one week, then a titanium post and a crystal top the next week. Other than the traditional, the choice is all yours. It is your jewelry and should express who you are, not someone else’s rulebook.

Final Thoughts

Selecting a gemstone for your labret stud goes beyond sparkle—it’s about confidence. A gemstone has the ability to create a glow in your face, reflect your personality, and even brighten your mood every time you catch a glimpse in the mirror. So whether it’s the fire of Garnet, the cool calm of Sapphire, or the magic of Opal that resonates with you the most, pick the gemstone that expresses you, because when you wear something that you love, it shows.