Style guide
Every grillz style, explained
A set of grillz is really three decisions: how many teeth, which metal, and whether it carries stones. This guide walks through each one so you arrive at your fitting appointment with a real specification, not just a vibe.
The short version
- ◆Silver is the most affordable entry point; gold holds its shine and colour for years.
- ◆Most first pieces are a single tooth or the top two — a low-cost way to try real metal before committing to a bigger set.
- ◆Stone-set pieces price on stone type and count, not just the metal: moissanite and lab diamond sit far apart in cost.
- ◆Every piece is cast from a mould of your own teeth — no drilling, no filing, fully removable.
Step 1 — coverage: how many teeth
Coverage drives both the look and the price, because metal is priced per tooth. A full top row costs roughly four times a single cap in the same material. Start with what shows when you smile and talk naturally — for most people that's four to six teeth on top.
A single cap on one canine is the cheapest way to wear real gold. A full set of eight on the bottom row reads as the boldest statement per euro spent, because the lower teeth are what people see when you talk.
| Coverage | Who it suits | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|
| Single cap (1 tooth) | A first piece, worn daily, understated | Lowest |
| Top two | Classic starter set, centre teeth only | Low |
| Top six / bottom six | The smile-line set most people order | Medium |
| Bottom eight | Maximum impact when speaking | Medium-high |
| Full top and bottom | Statement and event sets | Highest |
How many teeth should my first grillz cover?
Six on top is the usual safe default — it covers the full smile line without the weight or cost of a full row. If the budget is tighter, a top two or a single canine cap is a real-metal start you can extend later at your next appointment.
Step 2 — metal: silver, gold and karat
Silver is the entry material. It polishes to a bright mirror finish, it's light in the mouth, and it's affordable enough to try a shape before committing to gold. It will tarnish gently over time — that's normal for silver — and a quick polish brings it straight back.
Gold is priced by karat and by weight, so the same design costs different money in 9K and 18K. Karat is a colour and hardness trade-off: 9K is the hardest and palest, 14K is the everyday sweet spot, 18K is the deepest yellow and the softest. White, yellow and rose gold all cost the same at the same karat — the colour is a finishing choice, not a price change.
Dental gold / chrome is a durable budget metal popular for everyday single caps. If you want the gold look for years rather than months, solid karat gold — even a small single cap — is the honest recommendation over any plated piece.
| Metal | Character | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | Bright white mirror finish, lowest cost | Tarnishes gently; polish occasionally |
| Dental gold / chrome | Warm tone, hard-wearing everyday metal | Very low |
| 9K gold | Palest yellow, hardest, most scratch-resistant | Very low |
| 14K gold | The daily-wear standard — good colour, good durability | Very low |
| 18K gold | Deepest yellow, softest, most premium feel | Handle with care |
| White / rose gold | Same price as yellow at the same karat | Very low |
Is 14K or 18K better for grillz?
14K for a piece you wear regularly: it's harder, resists scratching from normal handling, and costs less than the same design in 18K. 18K if colour matters more than durability — it's noticeably richer in yellow and the usual choice for statement pieces.
Does white, yellow or rose gold change the price?
No. White, yellow and rose gold cost exactly the same at the same karat — the tone comes from the alloy mix, not from a different amount of gold.
Step 3 — stones: moissanite or lab diamond
Setting stones is hand labour, so a stone-set piece is priced on the stone type and how many teeth carry them. Moissanite is the value pick — near-diamond hardness and plenty of fire, at a fraction of diamond's price. Lab diamonds and natural diamonds are for people who want the real stone and the value that goes with it.
Each stone option in the price table can be combined with silver, 9K, 14K or 18K — the final price per tooth is simply the combined figure from the menu.
Is moissanite a good choice for grillz?
Yes — it's the best value stone-set option. It's extremely hard, throws plenty of fire, and it lets you set a full row of teeth for what a couple of diamond teeth would cost.
Step 4 — finish and custom shapes
Finish is what stops a piece looking like a slab of metal. Open face frames the tooth and leaves the enamel showing through the middle — the most understated way to wear gold. A satin finish softens the mirror shine for a heavier look in photos and in person.
Shapes we're asked for most: pointed or extended canines, bar links running across two or more teeth, engraved lettering and initials, and mixed-metal sets where the canines are a different colour from the incisors.
- ·Open face — metal frame, natural tooth visible in the centre
- ·Satin finish — a softer, less mirror-like shine
- ·Bar link — one continuous piece across several teeth
- ·Engraving — initials, lettering or patterns cut into the face
- ·Mixed metal — gold canines with silver incisors, or similar combinations
Putting it together
A complete order reads like this: "top six, 14K yellow gold, moissanite on the two centre teeth." If you can say that, we can quote it the same day at your consultation. If you're not sure yet, bring a straight-on photo of your smile and your budget to the booking form — we'll suggest two or three specs that fit.
Common questions
What's the most popular grillz style?
A polished top six in silver or 14K gold, with the option of setting the two centre teeth. It's comfortable enough for a full evening out, and it's the price point most people start at.
Can you copy a style from a photo?
Yes. Send the reference and we'll tell you honestly what carries over to your teeth and what doesn't — tooth shape and spacing change how a design sits, so it's usually an adaptation rather than an exact copy.
Not sure what suits your smile?
Fill in the booking form with a straight-on photo of your smile and a budget. We'll come back with a coverage, metal and finish that work for you.
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