Pearl Blossom Labret gold-coloured

Pearl Blossom Labret gold-coloured

€27

Double Heart Drop Labret silver-coloured

Double Heart Drop Labret silver-coloured

€27

Crystal Trio Push-in 2.5 mm Labret silver-coloured

Crystal Trio Push-in 2.5 mm Labret silver-coloured

€23

Marquise Cascade Amethyst Labret gold-coloured

Marquise Cascade Amethyst Labret gold-coloured

€31

Marquise Cascade Emerald Labret silver-coloured

Marquise Cascade Emerald Labret silver-coloured

€31

Solitaire Push-in 3 mm Labret silver-coloured

Solitaire Push-in 3 mm Labret silver-coloured

€13

Solitaire Push-in 4 mm Labret silver-coloured

Solitaire Push-in 4 mm Labret silver-coloured

€13

Solitaire Push-in 4 mm Labret gold-coloured

Solitaire Push-in 4 mm Labret gold-coloured

€13

Solitaire Push-in 5 mm Labret silver-coloured

Solitaire Push-in 5 mm Labret silver-coloured

€13

Solitaire Push-in 5 mm Labret gold-coloured

Solitaire Push-in 5 mm Labret gold-coloured

€13

Emerald Twin Leaf Labret silver-coloured

Emerald Twin Leaf Labret silver-coloured

€20

Emerald Leaf Cluster Labret silver-coloured

Emerald Leaf Cluster Labret silver-coloured

€24

Emerald Leaf Cluster Labret gold-coloured

Emerald Leaf Cluster Labret gold-coloured

€24

Emerald Spike Curve Labret silver-coloured

Emerald Spike Curve Labret silver-coloured

€27

Emerald Spike Curve Labret gold-coloured

Emerald Spike Curve Labret gold-coloured

€27

Crystal Dreaming Emerald Labret silver-coloured

Crystal Dreaming Emerald Labret silver-coloured

€24

Crystal Dreaming Emerald Labret gold-coloured

Crystal Dreaming Emerald Labret gold-coloured

€24

Crystal Dreaming Amethyst Labret silver-coloured

Crystal Dreaming Amethyst Labret silver-coloured

€24

Twin Gem Curved Barbell silver-coloured 8 mm
Twin Gem Curved Barbell silver-coloured 8 mm

Twin Gem Curved Barbell silver-coloured 8 mm

€17

Twin Gem Curved Barbell silver-coloured 10 mm
Twin Gem Curved Barbell silver-coloured 10 mm

Twin Gem Curved Barbell silver-coloured 10 mm

€17

Flat back earrings

Flat back earrings for lobes and layered ears

Flat back earrings use a flat disc behind the ear instead of a traditional butterfly back. That low back can make small earrings sit more neatly when you wear several pieces in the lobe or build a layered ear look. Here, everything centres on flat backs and the lobe – other ear placements have their own collections.

BY CARA offers waterproof, nickel-free styles for healed lobes and compatible ear piercings. Gold-tone designs have an 18K or PVD coating. Silver-tone styles describe the appearance; selected real-silver products are identified separately in each product's material information.

Why the back matters

A standard stud is often closed with a butterfly back. A flat back, also called a labret in piercing contexts, has a small flat disc at the back and the visible design at the front. The front can be a ball, stone, heart, star or simple shape. This format is useful when several lobe holes sit close together and you want each piece to have its own space.

The fit is controlled by shaft thickness and wearable length. Rings are measured by inner diameter, so ring size and flat-back length cannot be compared directly. If you do not know your current length, measure jewellery that already fits or ask a piercer to check the healed hole.

From one lobe piercing to an ear stack

Flat backs work well as building blocks. A clear stone in the first lobe, a smooth ball in the second and a small hoop beside them can look structured without feeling too matched. Gold tone adds warmth, while silver tone keeps the look cooler and cleaner. If you mix metal colours, repeat the same stone or shape for continuity.

  • Flat-back jewellery for healed lobes and compatible ear piercings
  • Flat disc back instead of a visible butterfly closure
  • Small fronts with balls, stones, hearts or stars
  • Gold-tone 18K or PVD coating and clearly described silver looks
  • Check shaft thickness and wearable length on each product

Do not place new jewellery in a fresh, sore or irritated hole without professional guidance. With thicker lobes, angled holes or several close placements, a small difference in length can change the fit noticeably. Take your time with the selection and pick your favourite.

Flat back earrings FAQ

What are flat back earrings?

They have a flat disc behind the ear and a visible front design, such as a ball, stone or small shape.

Can flat backs fit normal lobe piercings?

Often, as long as the shaft thickness and length match the healed hole. Compare with jewellery that already fits or get measured.

Which length should I choose?

The right length depends on lobe thickness, piercing angle and how close the piece should sit. Use the product measurements as your guide.

Are gold-tone flat backs solid gold?

No. BY CARA gold-tone designs have an 18K or PVD coating. The base material is shown in the product details.

How do I style flat backs with other earrings?

Place small flat backs beside studs or hoops and repeat colour, stone or shape so several lobe holes feel connected.

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