Collection: Silver Flat Back Earrings

Silver flat back earrings at Camden Body Jewellery are made from ASTM F136 implant-grade titanium with a natural silver finish, providing a nickel-free and hypoallergenic option for cartilage and facial piercings. All flat back labret studs in this collection are 16G (1.2mm). Titanium is safer than sterling silver for flat back earrings because it will not tarnish against the skin, does not contain nickel, and is the material most widely recommended by professional piercers for both fresh and healed piercings.

Flat back earrings (also called labret studs) have a threaded decorative end at the front and a flat disc at the back that sits flush against the skin, eliminating the protruding butterfly back of traditional earrings. The collection includes silver titanium flat back studs with CZ stone ends, opal ends, plain disc ends, and star or floral shapes. All ends are interchangeable with other threaded pieces in the same gauge, so the back bar can be kept in place while the front end is swapped for a different look.

Silver flat back earrings are practical across multiple placements: helix, tragus, conch, forward helix, lobe, nose, and lip. Because the flat disc back does not catch on hair or clothing the way a butterfly back does, they are more comfortable for cartilage piercings and overnight wear. The natural silver titanium finish works with both gold and silver ear arrangements, making them a versatile base piece for any stacked ear.

Keep the piercing clean with sterile saline spray during healing and avoid rotating or touching the jewellery. Healing time varies by placement: lobes typically heal in 6 to 8 weeks, while cartilage placements take 6 to 12 months. Once healed, silver titanium flat back earrings need no special maintenance and will not tarnish.

Explore related collections:
Flat Back Earrings: the full flat back range in all finishes
Gold Flat Back Earrings: 18K Gold PVD flat back studs
Hidden Helix Jewellery: flat back labrets worn at the helix
Titanium Flat Back Earrings: the full titanium flat back range
Silver Helix Earrings: silver titanium helix pieces including studs

Frequently Asked Questions

Are silver flat back earrings made from sterling silver?

No. Silver flat back earrings at Camden Body Jewellery are made from ASTM F136 implant-grade titanium with a natural silver colour. Titanium is a better choice than sterling silver for flat back earrings because it will not tarnish, is completely nickel-free, and is recommended by professional piercers for cartilage and fresh piercings where sterling silver should not be used.

What gauge are flat back earrings?

Flat back labret studs in this collection are 16G (1.2mm), the standard gauge for most cartilage piercings. Nose flat back studs may be available in 18G or 20G. Always confirm the gauge your piercing was done at before purchasing replacement jewellery.

What placements can I wear flat back earrings in?

Flat back labret studs can be worn in helix, tragus, conch, daith, anti-tragus, lobe, nose (nostril), and lip piercings. They are particularly well suited to any piercing where a protruding back would be uncomfortable or catch on clothing or hair. The flat disc back lies flush against the skin regardless of placement.

How do I change the end on a flat back earring?

Hold the flat disc at the back firmly with one finger to stop the bar rotating, then unscrew the decorative front end anticlockwise until it releases. To fit a new end, thread it onto the bar and turn clockwise until secure. Do not overtighten. The ends are interchangeable between any bars of the same gauge and thread type.

Do silver titanium flat back earrings tarnish?

No. Implant-grade titanium does not tarnish or oxidise. Unlike sterling silver flat back earrings, which can discolour against the skin over time, titanium maintains its colour indefinitely without polishing or special care.