Flat back earrings, also called labret studs, use a straight post with a smooth flat disc that rests against the back of your ear. There is no butterfly clutch to work loose or press into your skin while you sleep, which is the main reason people switch to them and stay. Most of what you will find here is threadless, meaning the top presses into the post instead of screwing in, so changing your jewelry is quick and there is nothing to cross-thread. Our guide to how threadless body jewelry works covers the difference.
Most of these are implant-grade titanium, the same material piercers use for fresh piercings and a common choice if your ears react to other jewelry. You will also find surgical steel and glass, with gem, moissanite, CZ, pearl, and stone tops, plus dangle styles. Sizes run 18g and 20g, which fit most lobe and cartilage piercings. If you are not sure which you wear, our guide to body jewelry gauge sizes shows you how to measure.
Flat backs are not just for lobes. They are a common choice for helix, forward helix, flat, tragus, and conch piercings, anywhere a flat disc sits more comfortably than a post end. New to them? Start with flat back versus butterfly back earrings.
