Ear lob stretching info?

well i am at a 12 right now and going to a 10 maybe. i went straight to a 14 from my reg pircing. i used tougne rings. i know they arent meant for ears but they do the trick and stretch your ears. i did not use tapers heck i didnt even know wha they were when i sarted stretching my ears ha. but you might have to use them if you want to go any bigger like to an 8