Flat Back Earrings & Lip Rings

Flat back earrings — aka labret studs — are the most comfortable, versatile jewelry for cartilage, lobe, and lip piercings, with a smooth flat disc that sits flush against your skin.

Solid 14K Gold Flat Back Earrings & Labret Studs

Flat back earrings — also called labret studs — are the most comfortable, versatile jewelry you can wear in cartilage, lobe, and lip piercings. Instead of a poking butterfly back, a smooth flat disc sits flush behind your ear, so there's nothing to press into your skin when you sleep or stack multiple piercings. That's why they've become the gold standard for helix, tragus, conch, flat, and second-lobe piercings. Every flat back is handcrafted in nickel-free, solid 14k gold and internally threaded or threadless — the decorative top holds the threads while the post that passes through your piercing stays perfectly smooth. Because fit matters more with a flat back than almost any other style, we make each to order with anatomy-specific post lengths (most cartilage sits at 16g or 18g), plus custom sizing so nothing sits too tall or too tight. Choose from tiny plain gold discs, brilliant diamonds, colorful gemstones, and charm shapes. Whether you're building a curated ear or upgrading a healed piercing, a flat back is the piece you'll reach for first.

Shop by material: diamond flat back studs and gemstone flat backs. Explore cartilage earrings and lobe earrings. New to flat backs? See our flat back stud guide.

Flat Back Earring FAQs

What is a flat back earring?
A stud with a smooth flat disc backing instead of a butterfly back, worn in cartilage, lobe, and lip piercings.

Why are flat backs best for cartilage & new lobe piercings?
The flat disc sits flush and comfortable — ideal for sleeping and stacking, with nothing protruding behind the ear.

Flat back vs. regular stud?
A regular stud has a push or screw back that sticks out; a flat back is smooth and low-profile against your skin.

What gauge and size do I need?
Most cartilage is 16g or 18g, and post length matters — measure your current jewelry or use our size guide (custom sizing available).

Internally threaded vs. threadless?
Both keep the post smooth: threadless tops push in, internally threaded tops screw on. Both are safe, quality options.

Why solid 14k gold?
Nickel-free solid gold is biocompatible and gentle on healing cartilage, unlike plated metals.