Kit includes:- sterile needle, 16 or 18 gauge- needle holder- small round forceps- H2Ocean, 1.5 oz cleaning and healing sea salt solution- captive bead ring- needle receiving cork- sterile alcohol swab Captive bead ring:- best kind of jewelry for initial piercing- made of 316L surgical stainless steel- sterile- highly polished to eliminate bacteria growth- 16 or 18 gauge- 1/2" in diameter for comfort fit- with 3/16" ball